Keeping a clean kitchen can be a challenge, but the task is a breeze when you have the ultimate kitchen cleaning guide
Bakeware
Material(s): Aluminum, Glass, & Nonstick
Common Problems: Food Mess, Grease
How to Clean: Remove and discard any loose debris. Wash with dish soap and hot water after each use; then rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
For burned surfaces soak in dish soap and hot water for 30 minutes up to overnight, then scrub with a stiff brush. Rinse thoroughly before drying.
Materials: Glass, Plastic, Wood
Common Problems: General Cleaning, Food Mess
How to Clean: Wash with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with hot water to remove excess soap. Air-dry or pat dry with clean cloth. Plastic or glass boards can be washed in the dishwasher.
Cautions: Wooden cutting boards cannot be put in the dishwasher as they will crack and weaken.
Butcher Blocks
Common Problems: General Cleaning
How to Clean: Spray with Surface Cleaner and wipe with a lint-free cleaning cloth. Treat unfinished wood at least once a month by rubbing oil into the wood. Apply and let sit overnight, remove excess oil off with a clean cloth.
Faucets, Fixtures, Countertops
Materials: Chrome, Stainless Steel, Stone, Formica
Common Problems: Food messes, Hard water Stains and Rust
How to Clean: To clean, spray faucets and showerheads with Surface Cleaner and wipe dry.
To remove rust or hard-water deposits, scrub metal fixtures with a solution of plain white vinegar and water. Rinse well and wipe dry.
Cautions: Do not use abrasive scrubs or pads. Be sure to keep dry after use.
Common Problems: General Cleaning and Food Mess
How to Clean: Remove and discard food from the sink and strainer. Wash with dish soap and hot water after each use.
Drain and Disposal Maintenance: To clean drains, mix 1 cup of white vinegar with a 1/4 cup of baking soda. Pour into the drain and let sit for 5 minutes then rinse with hot water.
Cautions: Steel wool brushes and pads can be damaging.
Common Problems: Streaking, Dirt, Fingerprints
How to Clean: Wash frames and screens first. Spray with Glass & Mirror Cleaner and wipe using horizontal strokes on one side and vertical strokes on the other. Polish with newspaper for a dirt-resistant finish.
When washing windows, do so on a cloudy day, sunlight will dry them too quickly and cause streaking.
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