KITCHEN TIPS
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Storing Dry Goods
- Paper bags of flour & sugar are prone to tears & holes
- Instead transfer dry goods from their original packaging into a gallon-size zipper-lock bag
- Don't forget to label the bag
- The plastic is sturdier than paper & more compact than a hard storage container
- Also the bag's large opening makes it easy to measure without making a mess
Easier Dish Soap
- If you're tired of having to pop open your liquid dish soap cover try this instead
- A clear plastic squeeze bottle (like a ketchup bottle) makes an effective dispenser for liquid
dish soap - Also it's better looking than the original container
Covering Open Cans
- What should you do when you need only 1 piece of Hearts of Palm from a new can you just opened.
- You can create a makeshift lid by covering the opening with plastic wrap or a square napkin & fasten the cover with a rubber band.
- This works:
1. For all cans whose covers you prefer to throw away so you don't cut yourself on the cover
2. Since leaving the cover on allows the cover to fall into the can which lets air seep into the
can while it's in the refrigerator.
Pouring Oil Without Spills
- There is a better way to pour oil without making a mess
- Instead of opening a new gallon of oil by taking off the foil or plastic safety liner underneath the lid, use a skewer or a paring knife to poke a small hole in the liner so that you can pour out smaller amounts of oil without worrying that too much will gush out.
Fasted Way To Clean A Microwave
- The quickest way to clean a microwave oven is to place a handful of wet paper towels inside
the microwave & run it on High for 3-5 minutes. - The steam from the towels will soften the grime. Once the paper towels cool down, use them
to wipe the oven's interior.
Best Way To Clean A Glass Coffee maker
- The glass jug that comes with a coffeemaker can quickly develop a brown, blotchy haze especially when you leave it on for long periods of time.
- For the quickest cure, you will need some ice, salt & a lemon.
- Fill the empty jug a quarter full of ice.
- Cut the lemon into quarters & squeeze two of the quarters into the jug.
- Add T of salt
- Swirl the mixture in the jug for 2 minutes & the inside surface will quickly come clean.
- Rinse under the tap.
How To Clean A Cast Iron Pan
- Most cooks know that you should never use liquid soap on a cast-iron pan & never scrub it
with anything abrasive if you want to maintain its well-oiled non-stick surface. - If the pan will not rinse clean with water & a soft dishcloth, rub it with a few tablespoons of salt
& a paper towel & then rinse. - Then replenish the oil film by coating the inside surface with a dab of cooking oil.
Best Way To Clean Your Blender
- After you pour smoothie into a cup, take the pitcher straight to the sink.
- Put in a little water^ a drop of dish soap
- Them put it back on the blender & turn it on for 20 seconds.
- Rinse it our & you’re done.
Use Tea to Save Your Stove From Splatters
- Use tea to keep gunk from sticking to your stove.
- Brew a pot of tea that is four times normal strength, then wipe it on your stove.
- The tannins in the tea will make it hard for grease & food to stick, making cleaning quick
& easy.
Make Oven Cleaning Easy
- The secret to make oven cleaning easy is to take care of spills the second they happen.
- If there’s a sticky mess on the bottom of your oven, sprinkle salt on top as soon as possible.
- After a little while in a hot oven, the spill will turn to ash & you can easily wipe it up with a wet cloth once your oven cools.
Another Use For Baking Soda
- Instead of throwing away baking soda away when it’s finished its 30 day stint in your fridge, dump it down the garbage disposal with running water.
- It will keep your disposal fresh too!
How to Clean Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel appliances look great, but they can be hard to clean
- Believe it or not, one of our favorite stainless steel cleaners is vodka.
- Place a little on a sponge or paper towel, then wipe.
- Your stainless steel appliances will soon be sparkling again
Removing Cooked-On Grime
- If you’re having trouble cleaning off the baked-on grease & grime on your range’s hood
or other areas around your stove, make your job easier without the help of harsh commercial cleaners. - Instead, warm it up by blasting it with your hair dryer
- Once it’s warm, it will wipe right off with a soapy damp cloth
Top Of The Refrigerator
- The top of the refrigerator can get really dirty fast due to tiny food particles that float into
the air on steam & end up there. - Make it easy to clean by topping it with a layer of plastic wrap each month.
- Then simply remove the plastic wrap & replace.
A Lemon Fresh Kitchen
- To give your kitchen a lemon fresh scent & get rid of cooking odors like fish or burned toast, you don’t need to buy expensive air fresheners.
- Just use a real lemon
1. Poke a few holes in it with a toothpick or skewer, then place it directly on the rack in a
300°F oven for 15 minutes.
2. Leave the oven door slightly ajar, so that the wonderful aroma can permeate the whole room - Or you can slice a lemon & boil it in some water on the stovetop for 10–15 minutes as well.
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