How to Clean Absolutely Everything in Your Kitchen
Filthy kitchen? Have no fear, we're going to show you how to clean every corner of your dirty cooking space. There's no better way to kick off a fresh start than with a hardcore clean-off. Check out all our tips and tricks to get a clean kitchen!
Blender
This superquick way to clean your blender requires some hot water and a few squirts of dish soap.
Brass
A special blend of lemon and baking soda will clean the brass you have in your kitchen.
Burnt Pans
This concoction of hydrogen peroxide and dish soap will get any burnt residue off your pots and pans.
Cast-Iron Skillet
Cast-iron skillets can be difficult to tackle. Clean them with some vegetable oil and salt!
Cloudy Glasses
All types of clouded glasses, from dirty wine glasses to grimy vases, can be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide.
Coffee Pot
A coffee machine can be a confusing contraption to clean. Vinegar is the best way to clean one.
Coffee Mug Stains
The stains at the bottom of a coffee cup don't always come out in the dishwasher. Salt is the secret ingredient to removing stubborn coffee stains.
Coffee Grinder
Use stale bread to clean your coffee grinder.
Slow Cooker
Oven cleaner is a great way to remove slow cooker gunk.
Cutting Board
A wooden cutting board can be cleaned naturally with salt and lemon.
Dishwasher
Yes, your dishwasher can get dirty too. Follow these steps to clean it properly.
Garbage Disposal
Your garbage disposal goes through a lot. Use some baking soda to thoroughly clean it.
French Press
A French press can be cleaned with vinegar and warm water.
Glass Bakeware Grease
Make sure that your glass bakeware doesn't accumulate grease by using aluminum foil to scrape it off.
Glass Cooktop
Don't neglect your cooktop! Use some baking soda to clean the surface properly.
Granite Countertop
To thoroughly clean a granite countertop, isopropyl alcohol will do the trick. See other tips for cleaning granite here.
Kitchen-Sink Sponges
Clean sponges are an essential in the kitchen. Make sure your sponges are fresh by throwing them in the microwave or in the dishwasher.
Microwave
White vinegar is the secret ingredient to cleaning your microwave.
Muffin Pan
Muffin pans can be cleaned with a dryer sheet. Your pans will be as good as new.
Moldy Water Bottle
Gross! Moldy water bottles can be remedied with a healthy dose of bleach.
Oven Racks
Oven
This natural oven-cleaning method is easy and chemical-free.
Rusty Loaf Pans
If you've made your fair share of banana bread, then it's likely that your loaf pans need to be cleaned properly. A mix of baking soda and oil will do the trick!
Scuff Marks on Linoleum
Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove scuff marks from a linoleum floor (and it can be used in many other ways as well)!
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Distilled white vinegar will remove all dirt and fingerprints from your stainless steel appliances.
Stainless Steel Sink
Olive oil, lemon, and baking soda are the key ingredients to cleaning your stainless steel sink.
Range Top
Make sure you use the right cleaning spray when you clean your range top.
Toaster
Using a paintbrush or a toothbrush will help you get the hard-to-reach spots when you clean your toaster.