April 25, 2019

Hey Everyone!

Kitchen cleaning just got a whole lot easier! I have featured some of my favorite tips with you today, and even a eco-friendly tip too!

Have a place for everything. It's much easier to use a utensil or appliance, clean it and put it away when it has a home.

I have a special drawer that is used just for foil, plastic wrap, and parchment paper. Those items are always easy to find and are put away after each use because they have a special home.

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Hint 1: De-grime Granite Counters

It's not that hard to maintain delicate granite counter tops.

Simple combine:

1/4 c. rubbing alcohol
1 c. water
1 drop of dish soap

Add mixture to a spray bottle, lightly spritz your counter tops, and wipe with a clean rag.

This DIY cleaner is safe and won't damage your granite counters, but is strong enough to break up stains as well as disinfect.

Hint 2: Keeping stainless-steel sparkling is easy

It is super easy to clean stainless-steel sinks and appliances
with a spray of equal parts of vinegar and water.

And what's the secret to keeping stainless-steel pristine,
you ask?

Simply follow up with a little bit of olive oil. Sounds weird, right? Simply dab a small amount of olive oil on to a cleaning rag and buff onto your appliance. The will create a barrier that helps prevent dust, grime, and fingerprints from sticking.

'Go Green' Hint: Green Cleaning and Fresh Air

Don't kill yourself or your kids to get a fresh smelling house.

The NRDC tested 14 different household air fresheners and found that 12 contained the hormone-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates.

Keeping your house generally clean should eliminate any odors; or try natural odor-eaters like vinegar and baking soda. Best air freshener of all, crack a window!


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