While most homeowners prefer to liven up the heart of their homes with new décor and paint colors, nothing livens up a kitchen more than clean appliances. Admittedly, cleaning your commonly used kitchen appliances—your refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, toaster, and microwave—might seem like a daunting task. With these easy cleaning instructions, however, you can clean your kitchen appliances in no time at all.
Refrigerator
The back of your refrigerator is undoubtedly one of the filthiest spots in your entire home. If possible, pull out your ref and clean the floor under it, then clean the refrigerator coils with a vacuum attachment to reduce the stress on your ref’s motor and extend its service life. Every month, wipe down the gaskets with soapy water, rinse them thoroughly, and then dry them. If you spot loose gaskets, replace them as soon as possible to avoid wasting energy and further damage. If you notice some damage besides the loose gaskets, call in an appliance repair expert from reliable companies in Salt Lake City, such as All Pro Appliance Service, Inc.
Use a 50/50 white vinegar solution or soapy water for cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces of your refrigerator. Wipe down the crispers and shelves whenever you see a spill or at least every week. If your fridge has an stainless steel exterior, get rid of fingerprints using a damp soft cloth.
Stove
Wipe the stovetop with soapy water. Fill up the sink or a huge basin with hot soapy water to soak knobs, burners, and hood vents for several hours and then scrub them. Vacuum food debris in the cracks between your counter and stove.
Oven
Ovens today have self-cleaning functions, but there are some spots that these functions can’t reach, like the area in between double ovens that catch crumbs and buildups around frames and door hinges. You can clean these areas with soapy water or vinegar. To avoid unnecessary scrubbing, wipe down spills as soon as you see them.
Dishwasher
While your dishwasher essentially cleans itself each time you utilize it, it’s a good idea to inspect the drain for debris. Make sure to clean the door gaskets to ensure a snug fit. You can also consider deodorizing your dishwasher at least once a week by putting a bowl containing white vinegar on the topmost shelf and then turning on the dishwasher.
Toaster
Check the crumb tray to see if there is debris. Simply shake the tray if the debris is dry. Otherwise, if there is an oil buildup, soak the tray in warm soapy water and then rinse it. Make sure that the tray is dry before putting it back.
Microwave
The easiest way to get rid of hard food debris is to place a container filled with water inside your microwave, turn it on, and wait for the water to boil. Don’t open the microwave yet; wait a couple of minutes so that the steam will loosen the food buildup. Finally, wipe your microwave clean.
Nothing makes the heart of the home sparkle like shiny and clean appliances. Keep these cleaning tips in mind and give your kitchen appliances some TLC. Your appliances will, in turn, thank you by functioning and serving you better.
