Whether you want to keep your kitchen clean or organized, here are some DIY hacks that are easy to apply even when you don't have time. In 2023, we published a number of articles on kitchen hacks to help our readers keep their spaces sparkling clean and sanitary. Here's a quick guide to the top 6 kitchen hacks you should look out for to have a hassle-free 2024.
How to use old clothes in the kitchen?
If you have old clothes at home that you can't wear or donate, you can recycle them in your kitchen. You can use a large cloth to cover your refrigerator or microwave.
You can also make refrigerator and oven handle covers using other small pieces of clothing. Discarded cloth pieces can also be used to clean countertops, gas, cabinets, and dishes.
How to use old brushes in the kitchen?
Do you throw away old toothbrushes and laundry brushes? 2024 is supposed to be the year of reuse and recycling. What if I told you that you could save money by using old brushes in the kitchen?
An old toothbrush can be used to clean bottles, pressure cookers, blenders, grinders, and faucets. Similarly, you can use an old clothes cleaning brush in the kitchen to clean tiles, windows, doors, and countertops.
How to clean the kitchen sink using vinegar?
One of the best hacks for cleaning your sink is to prepare a mixture of 1 liter of warm water, 1 cup of detergent, and 6 tablespoons of vinegar. Pour it into the sink and use an old brush to remove the stain.
How to use baking soda to clean kitchen tiles?
Baking soda is the perfect magic ingredient for cleaning tiles. Fill a bottle with 1.5 cups of baking soda and 1 cup of vinegar (coffee maker vinegar) and spray the mixture on the tiles. Let the mixture set and remove any grease or food particles. After 15-20 minutes, wipe the tile with water using a paper towel or an old piece of cloth.
You can also spray the same mixture into your faucet. This is a natural exfoliant that helps remove limescale and rust from steel surfaces.
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How do I clean the burner using lemon juice, ENO, and detergent?
If your burner is caked with dirt and food particles, here are some simple tricks you can do using ingredients you already have at home. Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, half a cup of warm water, 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent, and a sachet of ENO. Let this mixture sit for at least 15 minutes and apply to the stained surface. After 20 minutes, use an old toothbrush to scrub away dirt, grime, and food particles, then wipe the burner clean with a damp cloth.
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How to care for brass products?
To clean dirty brassware, you need to prepare a mixture of half a cup of flour, half a tablespoon of salt, four tablespoons of vinegar and water and make a thick but sticky dough. Apply to brassware and scrub off with a brush after 10 minutes.
You can also add 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice and baking soda to a 1-liter water bottle. Spray this mixture on your dishes, let it sit for at least 15 minutes, then scrub it off and wash your brassware under running water.
These hacks will help you keep your kitchen sparkling clean throughout 2024 and save you money on cleaning services.
