Kitchen

Without doubt, kitchens see the most use and abuse in the average home. It doesn't matter if it is one of the traditional kitchens or the newer outdoor kitchens we are talking about (though this does seem to depend on the season) they are going to need to be cleaned. Outdoor kitchens are not necessarily cleaned in the same manner that normal kitchens are, nor are kitchen cabinets cleaned in the same manner as kitchen sinks. Each of these different parts of a kitchen is going to need different cleaning methods. Since it would be literally impossible for anyone to know the answers to the myriad of kitchen cleaning questions, take a look at our ever expanding library. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the results.

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Clean and Deodorize Your Wood Cutting Board
Wood cutting boards, especially those used for meat, can build up bacteria and stains quickly. Lemon juice is a huge help in cleaning and deodorizing the wood. Salt can act as a natural abrasive to help in scrubbing out stains.

Clean Behind Your Kitchen Appliances
Make a regular schedule to clean behind your large kitchen appliances, penciling it into your cleaning calendar once or twice yearly. Clean behind your small kitchen appliances once a week.

Cleaning a Dutch Oven
Used over an open campfire, a Dutch oven is a true oven; meaning that you can prepare pies, biscuits, cakes, and breads, just as you would at home in your range oven. When heated, a smaller baking pan can be placed inside the Dutch oven, with the lid tightly capped, to create a smaller outdoor version of your home oven. When cleaning a seasoned Dutch oven, simply wipe it out with a wet cloth, pat it dry with paper towels, and store it. New Dutch ovens require more care.

Cleaning a Rusty Knife
Knives often become dull or rusty. You can use a manual knife sharpener, a machine, or a whet stone to bring your knives to their original sharpness. To remove rust from a knife, simply chop up an onion.

Cleaning a Teapot
To keep your teapot functioning and looking its best, clean it by soaking it overnight in a solution of vinegar, baking soda, or denture tablets. Always remember to let it dry upside-down.

Cleaning Antique Silverware
To eliminate tarnish on your precious antique silverware, use the following method to clean and polish it. This article also mentions some important DON'Ts to avoid when it comes to caring for silverware.

Cleaning Kitchen Tile and Grout
Tile and grout can be found more and more frequently in the kitchen as well as in the bathroom. So it's not just the bathroom where you are going to find tile and grout anymore. Since this material is finding more use throughout the rest of the home, it only stands to reason that you want to learn how to clean it—here's how.

Cleaning Your Freezer
Cleaning your freezer doesn't need to be an all-day job. Keep your frozen foods cold by housing them in your kitchen sink, covered with a blanket, while you quickly use spray cleaner and paper towels to clean the freezer cabinet. Wipe up spills immediately when they happen, and you shouldn't have to deep-clean your freezer but twice a year.

Counteract Kitchen Stains with Bleach
Sometimes stains can penetrate the surface of a counter. In this case, you can use bleach-soaked paper towels to penetrate the counter's surface and counteract the stain. Bleach is dangerous, so use protective gloves and special care while using it.

Kitchen Cleaning
Cleaning your kitchen can be a very overwhelming thing, but it needn't be. After all, with all the different types of surfaces, appliances, and little nooks and crannies its no wonder that a person can be a little intimidated. Just take it one task at a time and you'll be done in no time!

Make Stainless Steel Sparkle
Anyone with stainless steel appliances knows that the metal isn't as "stainless" as the name would indicate. These easy methods to remove water spots and rust can help a well-used stainless steel sink or other fixture look great. Fluids from your refrigerator on a simple dish cloth can save your sink.

Outdoor Kitchen Cleaning Strategies
Because they differ from regular indoor kitchens, outdoor kitchens may require different cleaning methods. There are various strategies you can use to make your outdoor kitchen look beautifully clean.

Polishing Silver
Used to make flatware, jewelry, and dishes, silver is a versatile metal. While not as soft as gold, silver is soft and can scratch, dent, and bend. Use great care when washing and polishing silver when it tarnishes, and make sure that you use quality polishes and creams when you wash and polish your silver, and never use tarnish dips commonly hawked in television commercials.

Removing Bleach Stains from Stainless Steel
Everyone would like to think that having a stainless steel appliance or sink means that you will never have a stain again. However, this could not be further from the truth. One of the most common causes of stainless steel stains is bleach. Removing bleach stains from stainless steel may be a little difficult, but it can be done.

 

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