Have a dirty kitchen? Here are easy grease cleaning hacks by BuzzFeed Nifty that surprisingly work. Learn how to clean your stove, microwave, pans, crockpot, and grill with these tips.
1. Stove cleaner
Materials:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of water
- citrus essential oils
- paper towel
- soft scrub sponge
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of water, and citrus essential oil. Close your stove. Fold the paper towel, wet it a bit with the mixture, and place it on your stove. Wipe the dirt away. Scoop the mixture and pour on the build-up dirt and use a soft scrub sponge to remove it. Wipe the remaining dirt.
2. Burnt pan
Materials:
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar
- sponge
Instructions:
Place the burnt pan on the stove over heat. Add 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar. Bring it to a simmer, then turn off the heat and let it cool. Use a sponge to scrub the dirt then rinse. If there are any left, add more cream of tart tar and warm water. Scrub it with a sponge.
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3. Dirty microwave
Materials:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- water
- vinegar
- sponge
- lemon slices
Instructions:
Add 1 cup of baking soda to a bowl and add water until it forms a paste. Remove the racks from the oven, then spread the mixture to the surfaces. Let it sit overnight. Spray it with vinegar then scrub it with a sponge. Add lemon slices to a heatproof bowl filled with water. Place inside the oven and heat until the water boils. Carefully remove, and remove grime.
4. Burnt Crockpot
Materials:
- water
- 1 cup of vinegar
- 1 cup of baking soda
Instructions:
Fill it with water, then add 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. Mix and place the lid. Turn it to high and let it simmer for 1 hour. Unplug then rinse. Wipe the dirt away.
5. Dirty baking sheet
Materials:
- dish soap
- dryer sheet
Instructions:
Fill the baking sheet with water. Place the dryer sheet and put in some dish soap. Let it soak for 1 hour. Use a sponge to remove the dirt.
6. Greasy grill
Materials:
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- aluminum foil
Instructions:
Pat the 1/2 of lemon onto the slat then scrub it into your grill rack. Next, scrub it with an aluminum foil to remove dirt. Rinse it with soap and water.