The kitchen is undoubtedly the result of many doubts when cleaning. From the coatings to the appliances that occupy the place. To help with the cleaning, we talked to experts on the subject and gathered tricks that promise to make cleaning the room easier.
How to clean burnt pans
The great ally in this mission is baking soda. Fill the pot with water, add a tablespoon of baking soda and boil for five minutes. Then remove from heat and wait for it to cool. Then just rub with a sponge and neutral detergent.
How to clean silver
A simple homemade recipe to clean silverware and other silver objects is to put them on the fire and immersed them in 400 ml of water with two tablespoons of baking soda. As soon as it starts to boil, turn off the flame and wait for it to cool. Then wash the utensils with water and neutral detergent.
How to clean stainless steel
Cleaning follows the usual procedure: just wash stainless steel pans and utensils with a sponge and neutral soap. It is also worth using liquid soap to enhance the material’s shine, says chef Elzio Callefi, from Tramontina. For white stains on the bottom of the pan – which are starchy deposits from food – quickly rub with an acidic solution such as vinegar or lemon.
Did you know that hot water, above 80º C, is able to break down the fat particles that can become impregnated and cause that yellowish appearance? To maintain the natural color of stainless steel, after washing, pour hot water over everything: cutlery, plates, pans, and – especially – the dishwashing sponge.
How to clean porcelain
“To clean cold floors, just prepare a solution of one liter of water with 10 drops of detergent and a spoon (soup) of sodium bicarbonate. Pass the cloth soaked in this solution and that’s it”, indicates biomedical Roberto Figueiredo, known as Dr. . Bacterium.
How to clean the fridge
“We need to take everything out and pass a slightly damp cloth with a few drops of concentrated detergent — because it yields more and is more efficient”, explains organization specialist Rafaela Oliveira. Pass all over the inside of the fridge, including shelves and walls. Then, use another clean cloth to remove the product. “Finally, it’s always good to use a cloth with 70% alcohol to eliminate germs and bacteria”, she teaches. Click here and see how to organize the fridge.
How to clean kitchen tile
To clean the coating, you will need a spray bottle. In it, combine one measure of white vinegar, two measures of water, and 10 drops of neutral detergent. Spray the solution on the tiles and scrub with a sponge.
How to Clean a Barbecue Grill
Sprinkle baking soda all over the grill and let it rest for five minutes. Then spray white vinegar and rub it with steel wool. Wait another five minutes for the product to act and finish washing with water and neutral detergent.
How to Clean Inside the Microwave
One of the most popular techniques for cleaning the microwave is using lemon. Take a bowl, put water, and generous slices of lemon. With the bowl in the microwave, turn on the appliance for one minute. The trick helps to loosen dirt and food leftovers that have stuck to the inner walls of the device. After using the lemon, wash the inside of the microwave as usual with a sponge and detergent.
