Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services: Cleaning Kitchen Appliances
When the time comes for you to do some heavy-duty kitchen cleaning, Bucket ‘n’ Broom has tips to make the job a little easier.
The dishwasher cleans your dishes but often gets dirty in the process. Baking soda comes in handy when the dishwasher needs cleaning. . If your dishwasher retains odors, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of baking soda in the bottom of the machine and allow it to sit overnight. The odors will be washed away with the baking soda during the wash cycle. Dip a cloth into the baking soda, and use it to clean smudges from the exterior. Clean out stains, deodorize, and sparkle the inside of the dishwasher by running a wash load using powdered lemonade mix.For the microwave, use a mild dishwashing detergent, baking soda to clean the inside of the microwave, and wash the glass tray in the sink or the dishwasher when soiled. Never use a commercial oven cleaner in a microwave oven. If your microwave is splattered with old sauces and greasy buildup, place a glass measuring cup with 1 cup water and 1/4 cup vinegar inside microwave. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove measuring cup and wipe inside of oven with a damp sponge. Deodorize your microwave by keeping a dish of vinegar inside overnight.
There are many strong cleaning products designed to clean standard ovens, but many are dangerous when they come in contact with your skin or eyes. Wear rubber gloves, and protect your eyes while cleaning. Don't breathe the spray mist or the vapors. Carefully read and follow the manufacturer's instructions when you use a commercial oven cleaner. When you clean a traditional oven, protect the heating elements, wiring, and thermostat from commercial oven cleaners with strips of aluminum foil. Many stoves are equipped with self-cleaning or continuous-cleaning ovens Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using the cleaning cycle of a self-cleaning oven, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations to care for a continuous-cleaning oven. Neither kind of oven should be cleaned with commercial oven cleaners. Oven racks that have baked-on blackened areas can be cleaned by filling a container large enough to cover them with warm water and 1/2 cup ammonia, and let it sit 1/2 hour. Be sure it is in a well ventilated area. Rinse and wipe dry. For sugary spills in your oven, sprinkle the sticky spill with salt. Let it sit until the spilled area become crisp, then lift off with a spatula when the oven cools. Finish by wiping the entire surface with a sponge using a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water, this helps prevent grease buildup.
Range hoods are usually vented to the outside and remove grease, steam, and cooking odors from the kitchen. Wipe the exterior and interior of the range hood regularly. When you need to give it a thorough scrub, use a solution of hot water, dishwashing detergent, and ammonia to cut the grease, always wear gloves. Clean metal mesh filters when they are dirty, and replace the filters on nonvented range hoods every six to nine months or as often as the manufacturer recommends. Both vented and non-vented range hoods need to be cleaned regularly to keep them free from buildup and working effectively.
Commercial kitchen cleaners will remove smudges and dirt and leave a protective wax coating on the exterior of the refrigerator, but baking soda will also clean and shine your refrigerator. Rub the exterior with a cloth dipped in baking soda, rinse well, and dry with a soft cloth. Vacuum the dust behind the bottom grille of your refrigerator at least once every six months. Control refrigerator/freezer odors with a box of baking soda placed at the back of a shelf. Cleaning large appliances doesn't have to be a major chore. The secret is to clean regularly so the dirt and grime won't seem so overwhelming.
About Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services
With a strong reputation for diligence, Bucket ‘n’ Broom Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services provides the utmost quality of professional maid service cleaning and customer service. Serving the home and office needs of Charlotte, NC, Bucket ‘n’ Broom provides more than the ability to just clean. Services include general cleaning, deep cleaning, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, special occasion cleaning, and post construction cleaning.
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