Kitchen Cleaning Tips That Save Time (And Work)

Tips and tricks to efficiently and sufficiently clean your microwave oven, cooktops and kitchen sinks.

To clean your Microwave Oven, mix together 2 tbsp. of lemon juice or vinegar and 2 cups of water in a 4 cup glass microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for two to three minutes. Carefully remove the bowl and wipe the microwave with paper towels. Repeat as necessary.

For Stove Burner Grates, wait for the burners to completely cool (we can’t stress this enough!), then remove them from the stove top. Lift off grates and burner caps; pile them in sink. Perform an initial wash in a slightly diluted solution of liquid dish detergent, using a non-abrasive sponge to remove the greasy film. Drain water from sink. Then, create a paste by combining one part vinegar and two parts baking soda with a few drops of dish soap. Coat the grates and caps with the paste. Let the mixture sit for at least 20 minutes before washing off the softened food with the sponge. Rinse thoroughly.

For mineral deposits on your Kitchen Sink Faucet, wrap vinegar-soaked paper towels around faucets for about an hour. This breaks down the mineral scale, and the chrome will be clean and shiny after buffing with a dry towel.