1. Clean Your Microwave with Steam
- What You Need: A microwave-safe bowl, water, lemon or vinegar.
- How to Do It:
- Fill a bowl with water and add a few lemon slices or a tablespoon of vinegar.
- Microwave it for 3-5 minutes until it steams up.
- Wipe down the softened grime with a cloth.
2. Remove Stains from Cutting Boards
- What You Need: Lemon, baking soda, or salt.
- How to Do It:
- Sprinkle baking soda or salt on the board.
- Rub it with a cut lemon. Let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse.
3. Shine Your Sink
- What You Need: Baking soda and vinegar.
- How to Do It:
- Sprinkle baking soda in the sink and scrub.
- Rinse with vinegar for a sparkling finish.
4. Degrease Your Stovetop
- What You Need: Dish soap and baking soda.
- How to Do It:
- Make a paste with baking soda and dish soap.
- Apply to greasy areas, let it sit for 15 minutes, then scrub and wipe clean.
5. Deodorize Your Garbage Disposal
- What You Need: Ice cubes, salt, and lemon peels.
- How to Do It:
- Put ice cubes, a handful of salt, and lemon peels in the disposal.
- Run it with cold water to remove odors.
6. Clean Your Blender Quickly
- What You Need: Dish soap and water.
- How to Do It:
- Add water and a drop of dish soap to the blender.
- Run it for 30 seconds, rinse, and you’re done.
7. Freshen Up Smelly Sponges
- What You Need: Microwave.
- How to Do It:
- Dampen the sponge and microwave it for 1-2 minutes to kill bacteria.
8. Remove Grease from Cabinets
- What You Need: Vinegar and water solution.
- How to Do It:
- Mix equal parts vinegar and water.
- Spray and wipe down the cabinets.
9. Polish Stainless Steel Appliances
- What You Need: Olive oil or baby oil.
- How to Do It:
- Apply a small amount of oil to a cloth and wipe in the direction of the grain.
10. Clean Your Oven Effortlessly
- What You Need: Baking soda, vinegar, and water.
- How to Do It:
- Make a paste with baking soda and water, spread it inside the oven, and let it sit overnight.
- Spray vinegar on the dried paste and wipe away the grime.
