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Last Updated: Jun 29th, 2008 - 19:59:12 |
Kitchen Cleaning Made Simple
By Vincent
May 5, 2007, 07:04
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Citrus based cleaners are great for freshening, for instance, but shouldn't be used on your dishwasher or refrigerator. Some contain petroleum distillates which can deteriorate the rubber gaskets that seal them tight.
Today's kitchens are a breeze to keep clean, if you know a few simple
tips for cleaning ceramic, stainless steel and other hard, reflective
surfaces.
Simple and Clean Routine for Kitchen Cleaning
Start with the right cleaners for the surfaces in your kitchen. Kitchen
cleaning products that are perfect for stainless steel can harm marble
or tile, and vice versa. Citrus based cleaners are great for
freshening, for instance, but shouldn’t be used on your dishwasher or
refrigerator. Some contain petroleum distillates which can deteriorate
the rubber gaskets that seal them tight.
Cleaning Tile is much easier if you do a little prevention first. Tile
grout is porous material – any liquid cleaner will soak right through,
leaving the stains behind. Make sure that your tile and grout is sealed
with a high quality sealant to prevent stains from darkening the grout.
Once the grout is sealed, all you need to keep the tile sparkling is a
quality cleaner.
Removing Tough Stains from most hard surfaces can be surprisingly easy
if you know how to do it. Believe it or not, shaving cream is a great
stain remover. Rub it onto the stain and let it sit for about 20
minutes, then wipe away.
For Regular Cleaning, use a spray cleaner for most surfaces. Spray it
on, let it sit for five minutes or so, then wipe it clean. Avoid using
abrasives on any highly polished surface – it will leave tiny scratches
on metal or in the finish of porcelain, ceramic or tile that will
collect dirt and germs.
Stainless Steel Sinks and Cooktops need special care. For tough stains
on the stove, start off by soaking the stain with some boiling water.
Just pour the water on to cover, let it sit and soften, then wipe away
as much as you can. If you need to scrub, a soft abrasive cleaning
product won't damage the shiny finish.
Cleaning Tile Walls and Appliances is much easier if you use a foaming
cleaner with 'scrubbing bubbles'. Liquid cleaners drip down the
surface, usually leaving streaks behind. A foaming cleaner clings to
the vertical surface, giving it time to break down grease and lift off
dirt.
Refrigerators can harbor odors left behind from food particles. Empty
the fridge and use that foam cleaner on the inside walls, and don't
forget to get under the rubber gasket around the door.
Stains in your microwave? Half fill a teacup with water and put it in
to boil. The boiling water will steam-clean the walls, making it easy
to wipe them down with a basic spray cleaner .
Don't forget the walls and woodwork. Cooking odors can linger because
the fine grease particles cling to walls and catch dirt and germs. Wash
the walls down with foaming cleaner and use a good room deodorizer for
smoke smells.
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About
the Author(s) : Author Vincent Platania represents the Fuller Brush Company.
Fuller Brush has been in business since 1906, and offers safe, environmentally friendly products for keeping your home and your body clean. Visit http://www.fuller-brush-products.com
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