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Spring Cleaning your Kitchen!!!

Counters
To easily remove a stubborn stain from a countertop, soak a paper towel with hydrogen peroxide, fold it in half, then lay it over the stain. Cover the towel with a heavy object, such as a saucepan, to keep it in place. If the stain is not gone in an hour, repeat the process.
Abrasive cleansers will eventually scratch and dull your countertops. Instead of using them, pour lemon juice ovor the entire countertop and let it soak for half an hour. Sprinkle baking soda on a clean cloth and gently scrub. Stains will disappear and your kitchen will smell great.
Or pour club soda on the counter, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe with a clean cloth. Dampen a towel with warm water and wipe clean.
Baking soda is also an effective and gentle tile cleaner.

Sinks
Get rid of water spots and keep metal faucets shiny with toothpaste. Apply a small amount with a cloth. Let it dry, then buff to a shine with a clean cloth.
Rubbing alcohol and club soda also get rid of water spots.
It's easy to get rid of yellow stains in the sink. Just mix four tablespoons of baking soda and eight tablespoons of bleach with four cups of hot water until it forms a paste. Rub the mixture onto the spot and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.
Or soak paper towels with bleach and lay them on the bottom of the sink. Let the towels sit for a half hour and then rinse.
Deodorize your garbage disposal with leftover orange and lemon peels. Vinegar will also do the trick.
Pouring baking soda down the drain weekly will keep the pipes squeaky clean.

Refrigerator
Use a rubber band to attach an old sock to the end of a yardstick. Slide it under and behind the refrigerator to get rid of the dust and dirt that can interfere with the refrigerator's proper circulation.
Use plain (hot) water or an unscented detergent to clean the inside of your refrigerator and freezer. Heavily-scented cleansers may cause your food to retain odors.
Use warm water to clean the plastic and glass portions of your refrigerator. Hot water can cause them to crack.
Never use bleach to clean the refrigerator. It can cause delicate parts to crack.
Kill mildew and prevent its return by wiping down the wall and shelves with vinegar.

Ovens & Stoves
To easily clean a not-too-messy oven, place a small bowl of ammonia on the top shelf and a bowl of boiling water on the bottom shelf of a COLD oven. Leave it there overnight, then wipe clean in the morning.
Baking soda is a safe, gentle abrasive. Pour on a sponge and wipe.
Prevent messy stains from setting on your stovetop or in your oven by immediately covering the spill with salt. Wipe when the oven is cool.
Clean the stovetop with white vinegar. Grease and grime disappear, leaving it streak-free and shiny.
Wash removable stove parts in the dishwasher. Be sure to rinse or wipe off any stuck-on food particles first.

Dishwasher
Use a damp rag and baking soda to clean the inside.
To get rid of odors, sprinkle baking soda on the bottom and let stand overnight.
To get rid of the filmy residue on the inside of the dishwasher, fill a bowl with one cup bleach and place on the bottom rack. Run the wash cycle, but do not dry. Remove the bowl. Fill another with vinegar and run the entire cycle again.

Small Appliances
Clean the blender by filling it halfway with warm water, then add a few drops of dish washing detergent. Blend on high for a minute or two. Rinse well and allow to air dry.
Can openers are often the least cleaned item in the kitchen, making them a great breeding ground for germs. Use a toothbrush and hot, sudsy water to clean it after each use.
Clean a messy microwave easily. Immediately cover the spill with a layer of paper towels, then turn the microwave on high for 10 seconds. Use the towels to wipe up any remaining spill.

Pots, Pans & Plastic
Burnt pans are a breeze to clean. Coat the bottom of the pan with baking soda and add water to cover. Let stand for three hours, then gently scrape out the burnt food with a plastic spatula. To clean aluminum pans, fill them with water, add baking soda and bring the mixture to a slow boil. Simmer a few minutes, then wash as usual.
Or fill with water, add a few tablespoons of cream of tartar and boil.Clean copper pots by filling a spray bottle with two cups of vinegar and three tablespoons salt. Shake well, then spray liberally on the pot. Let stand for a while, then rub clean.
Rubbing copper with toothpaste also works well.
Non-stick pans clean up easily with plain soap and water. For a tough stain, boil a mixture of water, vinegar and baking soda until it forms a paste. Rub it into the pan and let stand for 20 minutes. Never use abrasive cleansers or steel wool.
Clean burnt cake tins by covering the bottom with a layer of lard, then place in a hot oven until the lard melts. Remove and let cool, then scrape off any remaining food with a plastic spatula. Wash in hot, soapy water.To clean dried egg from pans, use cold water. Hot water hardens the yolk.
Clean plastic containers in hot,soapy water and a few tablespoons of bleach. If they are heavily stained, let them soak overnight.
To get rid ofthe stale, musty smell in plastic containers, pour in a teaspoon of vanilla and wipe with a damp cloth. Wash as usual.
Or fill the container with crumpled-up newspaper. Cover tightly and leave overnight. By morning, the smell will be gone.

Glassware & Dishes
Always hand-wash crystal and other fine china. Line the sink with an old towel to prevent chipping and breaking.
Never put a delicate glass in hot water bottom first; it will crack. Slip it in sideways.
To easily remove stains or burnedon grease from glass cookware, fill with water, add one tablespoon ammonia and let soak overnight. Wash as usual.
To remove calcium deposits, soak glasses in distilled water and vinegar overnight.
Scratches will disappear if you gently buff with (white) toothpaste.
Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to wash water to cut grease and leave
glasses sparkling.
A paste of baking soda and water rubbed into coffee stains also does the trick.
Tea and coffee stains can easily be removed with a solution of two tablespoons bleach to one cup of warm water. Let soak for an hour or two.
Always let glasses air dry to eliminate the cloudy film that sometimes happens when you towel dry.

. . . & More
Wooden cutting boards can easily harbor germs. Disinfect with a solution of water and bleach.
Water can ruin a wooden cutting board, so don't let it soak in water. Dry thoroughly after cleaning.To prevent coffee from tasting acidic and bitter, clean the machine
by running a mixture of eight cups of water and a couple teaspoons baking soda through it.
Freshen a thermos bottle by filling it with warm water and a teaspoon of baking soda. Shake, rinse and dry.
Deodorize cabinets by combining a half cup baking soda and one quart warm water. Rub the paste into the wood. Dampen a towel with warm water and wipe thoroughly, then dry
with a clean towel. To restore the shine to wood, rub in linseed oil with a finegrade steel wool pad.
Don't throw out sponges after only a few uses. Just rinse them under
cold running water, squeeze, then place in the upper rack of the dishwasher next time you run it.
If you've dropped an egg on the floor, cover it with salt, wait five minutes, then sweep up the entire mess.
Cleaning the grater is easy if you spray it with cooking oil first. Use a toothbrush or nail brush (bought just for kitchen use) to clean up large food particles. Then wash in the dishwasher. Run a piece of bread through the meat grinder for easier clean up.
To clean a waffle iron, soak paper towels in ammonia and place on the grid. Close and leave overnight. Gently scrub with a scouring pad.
Remove lime deposits from a kettle by filling with equal parts vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and let stand overnight. Rinse in the morning.
To keep the kitchen smelling good, dampen a few cotton balls with vanilla and spread them around the room.
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