The kitchen is one of the most lived in rooms of your home and so it’s bound to be one of the dirtiest rooms in your home as well!
Keep is clean easily and quickly with these few tips.
Stone counter tops can be easily cleaned with a mix of hydrogen peroxide, water and a couple drops of ammonia and you can even buff away small scrapes and scratches with a super fine steel wool.
A mixture of baking soda and water will do the job great when it comes time to mop your floors and scrub the backsplash! If you want to add a little extra freshness to your home try adding a couple drops of essential oils to the mixture.
Cleaning a cast iron skillet can be a mystery to some people, but to keep it in great condition all you have to do is add 2 tablespoons of oil and place the pan on medium heat. Once the pan is heated through add 3 tablespoons of salt and scrub with paper towel and tongs! Give it a quick rinse and coat again with vegetable oil.
Keeping your wood floor clean and shiny has never been easier (or cheaper!) – all you have to do is mix 1 part vinegar with 9 part warm water and use a mop to spread around.
Keeping your walls nice and clean can be as easy as water! For any stains that are waterbased you can use a damp cloth or paper towel to clean, but if the stain is oily add a little bit of dishwash liquid to some water and scrub lightly until the stain is gone!
If you have brass or copper fixtures or pots and pans you can easily remove tarnish with a little bit of ketchup! Dab it onto the surface and gently rub with a soft cloth and rinse off with warm water.
If you’ve got some other tips and tricks for keeping your kitchen clean, we’d love to hear about them! Comment below!
FAQ
What’s a natural solution for mopping floors and scrubbing the backsplash?
A simple mixture of baking soda and water works great for mopping floors and scrubbing the backsplash. To add freshness, a few drops of essential oils can be added to the mix.
How should I clean a cast iron skillet without damaging it?
For cast iron skillets, heat the pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, add 3 tablespoons of salt, and scrub with a paper towel using tongs. After a quick rinse, coat the skillet with vegetable oil to maintain its condition.
What’s the best way to keep wood floors clean and shiny?
A budget-friendly way to clean and shine wood floors is by mixing 1 part vinegar with 9 parts warm water. Mop this solution onto the floors for a simple and effective clean.
How can I clean water-based stains from walls?
For water-based stains on walls, use a damp cloth or paper towel. If the stain is oily, add a bit of dishwashing liquid to water and scrub gently until the stain is removed.
How can I remove tarnish from brass or copper fixtures?
Tarnish on brass or copper can be removed using ketchup. Dab a little onto the tarnished surface, rub gently with a soft cloth, and rinse off with warm water for a sparkling finish.
