Brighten your kitchen this Diwali
Diwali is near and the time has come to clean the entire house. Most of the people complete the cleaning work and keep the kitchen till the last minute. It is one of the few parts of the house that is cleaned every day, yet it remains the dirtiest in the house. Grease stains, spices scattered here and there on the tiles, wet marks on the shelves, dirt accumulated on the upper shelves and what not.
Kitchen cleaning tips
Baking soda is one such kitchen ingredient that can help you clean spaces and get a spotless shine with minimal effort. However, you should plan your day accordingly because cleaning the kitchen is not an easy task.
How to clean grease stains
Grease stains are the most difficult to clean in the kitchen. You can find them under the cabinets just above or near the stove, around tiles, gas and, if space permits, on upper cabinets.
Sprinkle baking soda on stains
Instead of rubbing it with steel wool or a wet cloth, sprinkle baking soda on these stains and add boiling vinegar after at least 30 minutes. You can also prepare a mixture of baking soda, vinegar and water. Spray on the surfaces you want to clean. Scrub the surface and wipe it clean with a wet cloth.
Using lemon to scrub surfaces
You can also use lemon to clean the kitchen. Use the lemon to scrub the surface. For this you can also use steel wool or any other scrubber. You will see the sink get its shine back. Once you are happy with the results, rinse the sink with water and wipe with a dry cloth.
Baking Soda and White Vinegar Mixture
Mix baking soda and white vinegar and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Spray it on the surface. After 15-20 minutes, use a dishcloth to wipe down the surfaces. Your device will look as good as new.
Lemon and Baking Soda Mixture
Make a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda. Applying this mixture on the walls and surface of the sink will make it shine completely.
Clean kitchen rack like this
Diwali is often the time when we look inside the oven and find grease and water stains on the walls. We may not notice, but if not cleaned properly, the inside of the microwave can become a breeding ground for germs. Repeated cooling, heating, oil and spices often make it dirty.
clean kitchen shelves
If shelves and surfaces smell pungent or strange, you can get rid of it by using baking soda. Sprinkle some soda on the surface and wipe it with a piece of wet cloth after 15 minutes. Your shelves will smell fresh.
kitchen cleaning
Diwali cleaning is the time when you use these tips to make your work easier. You can also save time and money that you would otherwise spend on achieving an impeccable look.