What Is The Best Way To Cleaning Your Kitchen?
Dec 31st, 2008 by admin
By Shawn Wilson
It’’s not my favorite thing to do, but I have to admit that having a sparkling clean kitchen does bring a certain amount of satisfaction. When the stainless is shining, the cupboards are organized and the floor is so clean I can eat from it, I pat myself on the back for a job well done, and pour myself a cold glass of white wine; I”ve earned it.
The dishes - The logical place to start is with the dishes. Most of us don”t want to do the dishes right after enjoying a good meal, but leaving them until leftover food has dried and hardened makes the job that much more unappealing. If you have a dishwasher, then there really is no excuse for not taking the five minutes necessary to load it up and turn it on.
The counters - To thoroughly clean your countertops, all that’’s really needed is a clean cloth and a solution of water with a small amount of bleach. Spray and wipe, it’’s that simple. If there are hardened bits of food or stubborn stains, try using a scrub brush or an old toothbrush. For hard to remove stains, let the water and bleach solution do the work for you. Spray the area and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe. Don”t forget to rinse the entire surface with clean water.
Stone or granite counters may not be able to handle bleaches so check the manufacturer’’s instructions if you”re unsure.
The oven - If you have a self cleaning oven, don”t use any type of cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’’s directions for cleaning. For a conventional oven, use oven cleaner or a homemade spray solution of orange cleaner and baking soda. Apply the oven cleaner or spray and allow to remain overnight. Alternatively, place a shallow container with 1/2 cup of ammonia in the bottom of the oven, and let stand overnight. The following day, use a sponge with a scouring pad to remove the mess from the oven, and finish with a warm water rinse. If you don”t rinse properly, your next batch of cookies will taste like oven cleaner.
The stove - Now that the oven is clean, don”t forget the rest of the stove! Start at the top and work down. Use an all purpose cleaner and soft cloths, removing knobs if possible. Finish with a warm water rinse and dry thoroughly.
The sink - Stainless steel sinks are easy to clean with baking soda or a commercial scouring cleanser. Rinse well. Corian or porcelain sinks require a bit more care and you shouldn”t use abrasive cleansers. Rather, an all purpose liquid cleaner applied with a soft cloth will do the job nicely.
The fridge - I find that the easiest way to clean my fridge is to start by taking everything out. Go through all your food and throw out anything that’’s past its due date, anything you know you”re not going to eat and anything that defies description. Remove the shelves, drawers and crispers (where possible) and clean the inside of the fridge with a solution of warm water and all purpose cleaner, rinse and wipe dry. Wash the shelves, drawers and crispers in warm water and dishwashing liquid, rinse and wipe dry. Don”t forget to clean the coils at the back of, and underneath, the fridge. They”re a natural gathering place for dust.
Floors, walls and cabinets can usually also be cleaned with a solution of warm water and all purpose cleaner.
About The Author
This article was written by a Shawn Wilson, a member of the customer support team at Datepad, where internet dating is always free. http://www.datepad.com, a free internet dating site.