We are currently working our way through the 8 Week Cleaning Challenge. This is our last week and we are headed into the kitchen. There is a lot that goes into a clean kitchen; everything from cleaning the dishwasher to the microwave to the sink. Over the years I have discovered some amazing kitchen cleaning hacks that actually work and require very little effort. Ready to clean that kitchen?!
To find each kitchen cleaning hack or recipe, simply click on the link below the image.
Cleaning Hacks for the Kitchen Sink
How to Remove Hard Water Stains… Naturally
Many of us get hard water stains and calcium build-up on our faucets. Luckily, there is a very easy cleaning hack to remove those hard water stains in no time… and all you need is vinegar!
How to Clean A Porcelain Sink… with Two Ingredients
I love the look of a porcelain sink, but they sure can get dirty. When our porcelain sink started to look stained and scratched, I decided to try a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to clean it… and my jaw was on the floor when I saw the results! My porcelain sink looked brand new!
DIY Garbage Disposal Bombs
Garbage disposals can start to smell a little funky sometimes. These DIY Garbage Disposal Bombs work to freshen things up in no time.
The Best Kitchen Cleaning Hacks for Ovens & Stovetops
How to Clean Gas Stovetop Burner Grates
If you have a gas stove, you probably know how dirty the burner grates can get. Unfortunately, soap and water aren’t strong enough to cut through all the greasy residue. Luckily, there is cleaning hack that cleans gas burner grates with hardly any effort. The process is a bit smelly, but the results are worth it.
How to Clean A Glass Stove Top
Unlike gas stovetops with their greasy grime, glass stovetops are notorious for burnt-on food. If left for any period of time, the burnt-on mess becomes harder and harder to clean. Fortunately, all you need to naturally clean a glass stovetop is some baking soda and water.
How to Clean An Oven Door
Honestly, I cannot believe I’m sharing such an embarrassing picture of our oven door. I hadn’t cleaned it in years… obviously. Because I like to go the natural route when it comes to cleaning, I grabbed some baking soda and got to work. Look at those results!
Cleaning Hacks for Kitchen Appliances
How to Clean A Dishwasher
We might not think much about cleaning the dishwasher. After all, they wash themselves with every cleaning cycle. Unfortunately, dishwashers are a great breeding ground for mold and bacteria because food residue builds up in the rubber seal and filter. Make sure to invest a little time into cleaning your dishwasher every month.
How to Clean Refrigerator Coils
If you don’t know what refrigerator coils are, don’t feel bad, I didn’t know about them either (as you can see by the before picture). Once I discovered what they were, and why they are so important to clean, I will forever have this on my annual to-do list.
How to Clean An Air Fryer
If you own an air fryer, chances are you have some burnt on grease that forms a sticky residue that seems impossible to clean. I was about to give up on mine because nothing was working, until…
How to Clean A Refrigerator Water Dispenser & Drip Tray
The drip trays and water dispensers on refrigerators are prone to hard water deposits. Luckily, the solution for removing them is easy. As you can see by the “before” image below, my drip tray got way out of hand. Even with that much build-up, I got it clean without harsh chemicals or scrubbing.
How to Clean A Coffee Maker
Remember those hard water stains / calcium build-up on the faucet? Those same deposits are building up in your coffee maker. Cleaning a coffee maker is not difficult to do. Make sure to clean it frequently in order for it to continue brewing great tasting coffee for years to come.
How to Clean A Microwave
I think we can all admit to having something explode in the microwave; whether spaghetti sauce or tomato soup. Over the years, I have found an easy way to clean the microwave in just minutes using a little water and vinegar.
How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
While stainless steel appliances are trendy, they are also known for showing smudges and fingerprints. Cleaning stainless steel appliances is actually quite easy to do; all you need is a stainless steel cleaning cloth and a little olive oil to get a streak-free shine.
How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen Cleaning Hack: Natural Degreaser
I don’t know about you, but the microwave above our stove gets caked with grease splatters; and when I try to clean it with soap and water, the grime just smears around. I finally figured out the best natural degreaser that removes greasy grime in seconds.
Best Natural Degreaser to Clean Kitchen
How to Naturally Freshen the Kitchen
DIY Fridge Deodorizer
Have you ever opened your refrigerator and it reeks of onions? This simple DIY uses baking soda and essential oil to naturally freshen up the fridge.
Freshen Trash Cans… Naturally
I cannot count the times I have walked into our kitchen to the smell of something rotting in the trash (pretty sure chicken is the worst culprit). This easy hack keeps trash cans smelling fresh without using scented trash bags.
How to Polish Tarnished Silverware
I don’t know how many people still have true silverware, but if you are one of them, you have got to see how well this cleaning hack works to polish silver. There is very little effort required, just some baking soda and boiling water.
How to Clean & Maintain Wood Cutting Boards
Truth be told, I didn’t know much about maintaining wood cutting boards… like, did you know you’re supposed to be oiling and waxing them regularly? I sure didn’t! As I researched more and more, I learned a whole lot and I’m sharing it all with you.
I hope these kitchen cleaning hacks were helpful!
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How and what do you clean the inside of your oven with. I seem to leave mine and last time I cooked a roast pork some oil must have spilled, I thought I clean it up by wiping, but it comes back each time I cook.
For cleaning the inside of my oven, I typically just use oven cleaning setting which heating the oven up to burn off all the grease and grime that builds up in the oven. After it has finished self-cleaning, I typically just wipe it down with water. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the easy tips, Erin! It’s amazing how doing things like scrubbing with the right cleaner and adding a refreshing scent can change the feel of the kitchen. It feels like I just spring cleaned my home!