20 Lazy Day Kitchen Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Kitchen in Top Shape
1. Lemon Power: Cut a lemon in half and use it as an all-natural scrubber to remove stubborn stains and leave a fresh citrus scent behind.
2. Baking Soda Blast: Sprinkle some baking soda on a damp sponge and scrub away grease, grime, and odors from surfaces and appliances.
3. Microwave Magic: Microwave a cup of water with a few tablespoons of vinegar for 5 minutes, then let the steam loosen up splattered gunk. Wipe clean.
4. Dishwasher Multipurpose: Run your dishwasher on a hot cycle with vinegar to clean and deodorize it, and toss in oven racks, kickplates, and other removable parts.
5. Garbage Disposal Refresh: Drop a few lemon or orange peels down the disposal, run it with hot water, and enjoy a fresh citrus scent.
6. Oven Overnight: Mix baking soda and water into a paste, spread it over the oven interior, and let it sit overnight before wiping away baked-on grime.
7. Sink Sizzle: Pour boiling water down the sink drain, followed by baking soda and vinegar. Let it fizz, then rinse with more hot water.
8. Fridge Fadez: Soak a cloth in warm water and vinegar, wring it out, and wipe down fridge shelves and walls to remove spills and odors.
9. Pantry Purge: Take everything out of your pantry, wipe down the shelves, and discard any expired or stale items. Rearrange as you restock.
10. Appliance Shine: Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle, mist on appliances, and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
11. Cutting Board Care: Rub a cut lemon over wooden cutting boards to disinfect and deodorize. Sprinkle with coarse salt for extra scrubbing power.
12. Cabinet Cleanout: Remove everything from cabinets, vacuum out crumbs and debris, and wipe down shelves with a vinegar solution.
13. Burner Breeze: Soak burner grates and drip pans in hot, soapy water while you clean the stovetop. Scrub clean when cooled.
14. Window Wow: Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Mist on windows, let sit briefly, then wipe clean with crumpled newspaper.
15. Floor Finale: Sweep or vacuum first, then damp mop with a vinegar-water solution for a streak-free shine.
16. Utensil Unbake: Soak baked-on or crusty utensils in a baking soda and water solution for a few hours, then scrub clean.
17. Pot and Pan Power: Boil a solution of water, vinegar, and baking soda in stubborn pots and pans. Let cool slightly, then scrub away burnt-on messes.
18. Sponge Refresh: Microwave damp sponges for 2 minutes to kill bacteria and extend their lifespan.
19. Disinfect with Tea Tree: Add a few drops of tea tree oil to your vinegar cleaning solutions for extra germ-killing power.
20. Sweep and Stash: Keep a small broom and dustpan handy for quick sweeps before and after meal prep to minimize crumb buildup.
With these 20 lazy day kitchen cleaning and shortcut hacks, you can keep your kitchen sparkling without breaking too much of a sweat. Share your favorite tips and tricks in the comments below!
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