Appliances Scour and rinse out grease and food buildup that get stuck under the stove or gas range burner and inside the oven. Do this every night with soapy sponge or with 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Lift up the burners to get all the food particles and drippings. For ovens: baking soda paste and warm water will get rid of food and grime immediately. Apply paste, allow to dry, and wipe out with clean, warm water with a clean sponge or rag. For fresh oven spills, sprinkle salt over the spill for easier cleanup and to keep odors down. Wipe down the microwave oven with clean, soapy sponge and rinse off all soap residue very well. Periodically, put 1 c water + 2 tbsp baking soda inside microwave, turn on to high setting for two to three minutes to make food splatters easy to clean up. For refs: Remove food odors from your ref regularly. Empty out ref. Spritz down with solution of 1 quart water + 3 tbsp baking soda. After cleaning, leave an open box of baking soda or a small container of charcoal, or stuff crumpled paper or paper towels inside the ref to absorb food odor. Replace them quarterly or every other month, depending on the food load and type of food in the ref. Keep food in airtight containers. Throw out expired items. Check water dispensers and ice makers for leaks behind the ref. Counters and tabletops Make sure they are free from food residue and drippings for the night. Cleaning with soap and water every night will do the trick in keeping your kitchen smelling fresh and clean. Sink Wash sink regularly. Drain sink very well with soap and water. Remove all food debris trapped in the drain; it gives off a nasty odor, leaving the house smelling less than fresh. Try this for additional freshening: Once a month, pour a few tablespoons of baking soda down the drain, allow to set for 15 minutes before rinsing it out.
Posted on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 07:59:07 +0000
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