How to Clean the Kitchen

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How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Granite

Clean the Kitchen

Clean out the refrigerator: Remove all products from the fridge, dispose of expired food, then wipe down the interior with two tbsps of baking soda and a quart of water.
Scrub the stove: Clean the surface of the stove with warm water and soap, removing the grates and cleaning them as well. Don’t forget to clean the interior too.
Wipe the cabinets: Using a wet rag, wipe down the exterior and interior of your cabinets. Check any food for expiration dates and dispose of when necessary.
Keep your countertops shining: Every night, wipe down the countertops with soapy water before wiping them dry, for countertops that will stay looking good as new.
Sweep the floor: A final step in cleaning your kitchen is to sweep the floors and mop when necessary.

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Top DIY Kitchen Cleaning Projects

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How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Granite

Are you frustrated by those chalky white streaks around your faucets? Want to remove those stubborn hard water stains from granite counter tops? Our simple tutorial gets the job done without using any harsh chemicals.Get more simple tips for your home and budget-friendly DIY projects on our blog.

Simply2Moms

The 6 Best Oven Cleaners to Tackle Stubborn Grime

The oven is one of those appliances that we use all the time, but for some reason, we always forget to clean it. We’ll remember to clean the stovetop and the outside of the oven, but the inside of the oven is always neglected.Most of today’s ovens are self-cleaning where they’ll use extreme heat to burn off crumbs and residue inside the oven. However, some people are wary about using that function. And there is still some grime the self-cleaning function does not completely get rid of, meaning you still need to go in with an oven cleaner at some point.If it’s been a while since you’ve shown the inside of your oven some love, the good news is there are lots of great oven cleaners on the market today that will help make the job pretty easy. And we’re here to help you out; this guide to the best oven cleaners will help you determine which one is best for your appliance and your lifestyle.

Corrie

A DIY Solution to Clean Black Kitchen Cabinets

I love the new black cabinets we installed in our kitchen. But if I'm being honest, I do have to say that our black cabinets show fingerprints, smudges, and dust. I knew what I was getting into when choosing this color, so I'm not turned off by this. To me, the gorgeous look of these cabinets far outweighs this minor negative. Luckily, I've created a DIY cleaning solution and gameplan to combat these smudges. And so far, it's working wonderfully!

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How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal and Get It Smelling Fresh Again

By Marilyn SyartoMaybe you notice a slow-draining kitchen sink, but it’s usually that smell that makes you remember that you have to clean your garbage disposal. Learning how to clean a garbage disposal, and when, will let you enjoy your kitchen while getting rid of bits of food in a more efficient way and without the worry of odor. Our guide gives you the best—and most natural—ways to clean your garbage disposal with minimal elbow grease.

Marilyn Syarto

How to Clean and Care for Quartz Countertops

By Marilyn SyartoThe decision is often hard— granite or quartz countertops? If you’ve chosen quartz for your kitchen or bathroom countertops and/or backsplashes, you’re already familiar with the material’s beauty and how easy it can be to maintain. We’ll emphasize the word “can” when it comes to maintaining.Although it’s not a demanding chore, learning how to clean quartz countertops properly is not quite as effortless as you may have expected. Our comprehensive guide gives you the invaluable tweaks, tips, and tricks you’ll need to keep in mind if you want to keep your quartz counters looking spectacular for years to come.

Marilyn Syarto

How to Clean Kitchen Faucet Buildup- The Easy Way!

Cleaning your kitchen faucet probably isn’t something you think of doing often. After all you barely ever see the spout as it is usually pointing down towards the sink. But I bet you, if you have never done this chore before you might be surprised at what your kitchen faucet spout looks like on the underside.This method for cleaning buildup off of a faucet has to be my absolute favorite. It is so simple and requires only a few supplies you likely already have on hand. Read below to find out how!

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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink So It Sparkles

By Marilyn SyartoLearning how to clean a stainless steel sink the right way will keep the no-fuss and durable material sleek and shiny for years. Stainless steel sinks have been around since the 1930s and continue to go through changes, both in design and thicknesses, and you’ll even see the trendiest farmhouse sinks in all stainless steel. But these sinks do have a few problems you need to contend with, mostly when it comes to cleaning mysterious stains that seem to appear out of the blue. Our guide gives you the best ways to clean a stainless steel sink so it stays looking surgically clean and corrosion-free.

Marilyn Syarto

How to Clean and Disinfect Granite Countertops

By Erin LindholmThere’s so much to love about granite countertops in a kitchen—from their luster and shine to the natural beauty of the stone, every slab is unique. When properly sealed and maintained, granite countertops are not only beautiful but resist bacteria and stains. On top of that, granite countertops are actually quite easy to keep clean.The only learning curve is actually understanding how to clean granite countertops. A natural material that’s sealed for durability, granite requires its own (simple) cleaning routine, similar to how hardwood floors need their own TLC. This essential guide covers everything you need to know about how you should clean granite countertops, including cleaning products to avoid; a disinfectant spray you can make at home; and how to remove stains from granite countertops.

Erin Lindholm

Removing Ink Stains From Laminate Countertop

Ok. So. One afternoon, I tossed the mail on my laminate kitchen counter and went about my business. Well, two days later when I finally got around to picking it up, I got a very unpleasant surprise. The counter must have been wet underneath the paper pile and the ink from a sale flier had leeched into my counter. Disaster.

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Dye Your Easter Eggs and Then Spring Clean the House!

Did you know that you can use Kool-Aid to clean your house?!?! Check out my step-by-step tutorial below and you'll be cleaning in color in no time! What's really great about this is the kids might like to help with some of the cleaning since it seems "magically cool" with Kool-Aid.

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How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Granite

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The 6 Best Oven Cleaners to Tackle Stubborn Grime

Corrie

A DIY Solution to Clean Black Kitchen Cabinets

The DIY Playbook

How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal and Get It Smelling Fresh Again

Marilyn Syarto

How to Clean and Care for Quartz Countertops

Marilyn Syarto

How to Clean Kitchen Faucet Buildup- The Easy Way!

Wren’s Little Nest

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink So It Sparkles

Marilyn Syarto

How to Clean and Disinfect Granite Countertops

Erin Lindholm

Removing Ink Stains From Laminate Countertop

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable

Dye Your Easter Eggs and Then Spring Clean the House!

Kelly-n-Tony

Kitchen Cleaning Videos

Are you looking for kitchen cleaning video tutorials for tips and hacks? Look here!

Remove Soap Scum With a Grapefruit and Kosher Salt

Remove that awful soap scum using all natural products which leaves behind a fresh citrus scent!

Alicia W

Alka-Seltzer Cleaning Hacks

I was recently challenged to clean with Alka-Seltzer. What I loved about this challenge is it taught me some tricks I didn't know as well as helped me speed clean some things, and save time and energy. You can see more of my crazy creations hereAlka Seltzer is made of baking soda, citric acid, and aspirin. These are great cleaners and deodorizers.

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Rubbing Alcohol Hacks

We all know rubbing alcohol is a great disinfectant for first aid, and I found some great other ways to use it in your home too! You can see more of my crazy creations here

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Popular Kitchen Cleaning Discussions

Have kitchen cleaning tips and hacks to share? Let us know on our discussion board.

How can I clean this old glass Pyrex dish?

/> Tammy Nichols

I have a Old glass Pyrex dish that belong to my mother who passed away and it has some kind of white residue on it and I have tried washing it and scrubbing it with an SOS pad and I still can’t get it off. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can get that off of there? HelpUPDATEI got the Pryrex dish, like new. I ended up coming up with the idea of using WD-40 and let it sit over night then washed it with dawn and a wool brush and it came clean of course I washed it three times to make sure the WD-40 was off of it. Thanks for all the ideas. New picture is the last one after cleaned.

How can I clean this old glass Pyrex dish?

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How do I get tomato stains out of my silicone drainer?

/> Ohiorn

I have tomato stains on my silicone drainer. How do I get this out. Thank you and Happily Hoeod

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How do I keep water spots off stainless steel sink?

/> Marybeth

I have a new stainless steel sink that is very deep and gets water spots everytime it is used. Is there something I can use to stop the stainless steel sink from getting water stains? I've been wiping down with a towel after every use, but that's getting old. it is a single square 30x18x10 - 16 gallon sink.