{"id":24173,"date":"2021-12-13T17:40:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T17:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=24173"},"modified":"2021-12-13T17:40:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T17:40:39","slug":"the-right-ways-to-clean-kitchen-appliances-most-people-is-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/the-right-ways-to-clean-kitchen-appliances-most-people-is-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Ways To Clean Kitchen Appliances (most people is wrong)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how to clean everything in your kitchen, from sponges to Instant Pots\u2014and when it&rsquo;s time to replace them.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>Lauren Pahmeier\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cleaning a Cast-Iron Skillet\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Cast irons have the potential to endure a lifetime (literally). That is, if you take proper care of them. Knowing how to clean a cast-iron skillet will help it last that long, if not longer\u2014but proper care is slightly more difficult than with other pans.\n\n\n\n</p><p>After you&rsquo;ve finished cooking that chocolate chip skillet cookie or one of our other cast-iron skillet recipes, rinse the pan to remove any food remnants. If necessary, combine a small amount of soap with the hot water. (Hopefully, you won&rsquo;t need to do much more than that, but if you need, you can always re-season the pan.)\n\n\n\n</p><p>Then, rinse and dry it before adding a little coat of oil with a paper towel to enhance the seasoning. Though it\u2019s unlikely, you should replace your cast iron when it has chips or cracks in the surface.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"467\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-614986450.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24174\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-614986450.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Sponge\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Sponges are dirty\u2014like,\u00a0<em>really\u00a0dirty. However, we use them everyday to clean our dishes\u2014which is why it\u2019s all the more important you keep your sponge clean.\n\n\n\n<p>When it starts to smell or has a stain, clean your sponge with bleach or vinegar, or put it in the dishwasher.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/Your_Kitchen_Sponge_Places_Mold_Could_Be_Hiding.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21087\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Your_Kitchen_Sponge_Places_Mold_Could_Be_Hiding.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Nonstick Skillet\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Although certain nonstick pans can be washed in the dishwasher, you should generally avoid doing so to preserve them in good condition for as long as possible (a nonstick pan should last about 5 years before you need to replace it). If washing your nonstick cookware with warm, soapy water doesn&rsquo;t remove stains and sticky food, try filling the pan with baking soda and water and putting it to a simmer on the burner. You should be able to easily remove the stuck-on food from there.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"467\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/TOH-ComWeb21_6005_E09_14_8b-scaled-e1634766260802.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24175\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/TOH-ComWeb21_6005_E09_14_8b-scaled-e1634766260802.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Water Bottle\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you\u2019re the type to bring your reusable water bottle with you wherever you go, you know that musty smell it can accumulate over time even if you wash it regularly.\n\n\n\n</p><p>To clean a water bottle\u00a0you\u2019ve been using a lot, fill the bottle with a water and white vinegar mixture and let it sit overnight. Then, wash it with hot soapy water in the morning and you should have a bottle that feels (and smells) good as new.\n\n\n\n</p><p>However, you\u2019ll need to replace your reusable water bottle every so often depending on what material it\u2019s made of. If you can\u2019t get rid of the musty smell, now is the time. Otherwise, you should replace your plastic water bottle about once a year.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"467\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-1299501451.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24176\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-1299501451.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Cutting Board\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Deciding the\u00a0right way to clean a cutting board\u00a0depends on what kind of board you have. There are different methods to use for wood or bamboo boards versus nonporous ones.\n\n\n\n</p><p>While you can toss your nonporous boards in the dishwasher, don\u2019t even think about it when it comes to wood. The water will cause wood or bamboo to warp and crack. (By the way, here are more things you should never clean with water.)\u00a0 Instead, make a solution for your bamboo and wooden boards with bleach, kosher salt and lemon, or vinegar to clean and disinfect at the same time. Condition them every month for extra credit!\n\n\n\n</p><p>When they\u2019re splintered, warped, cracked or too grooved, it\u2019s time to pick up some new boards.\n\n\n\n</p><p><em>Test Kitchen Tip:\u00a0Make it easy on yourself by getting a plastic board specifically for your raw meat and a different one for everything else.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/woodcleanblog5-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24183\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/woodcleanblog5-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Microwave\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Is there more tomato sauce on the top of your microwave than on your pasta? (Hint: A microwave cover and other\u00a0microwave cookware\u00a0can help prevent that.)\n\n\n\n</p><p>The best way to\u00a0clean a microwave\u00a0involves an ingredient that you definitely have on hand: water! Just grab a microwave-safe bowl and fill it up halfway. Microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes, and when it\u2019s done, let it sit in there for 3 to 4 minutes to really get steamy. The steam will loosen anything stuck on the ceiling or walls of your microwave and you\u2019ll be able to wipe it out much more easily than before.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"525\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/58da836258932a1b008b45d8.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24180\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/58da836258932a1b008b45d8.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Blender Cleaning Instructions\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There&rsquo;s a quick technique to clean a blender that requires no more effort than blending your pureed butternut squash soup.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Simply add hot water and dish soap to the blender and run it as usual, and the blender will handle the rest. After rinsing and drying, it&rsquo;ll be ready for your next soup or smoothie. Just make sure to wipe down the base with a moist towel to remove any dribbles that may have hardened.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"466\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-1279154436-e1634758721619.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24177\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-1279154436-e1634758721619.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Refrigerator\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Your refrigerator is probably one of the\u00a0things you haven\u2019t cleaned in a long time, although it\u2019s an appliance that\u2019s in use constantly. It\u2019s worth it to completely empty out your refrigerator every once in a while in order to make the inside sparkling clean (this is also the perfect time to go through your groceries to check they\u2019re all still fresh enough to eat).\n\n\n\n</p><p>Detach all of the removable shelving and drawers and soak them while you wipe down the inside of the fridge with dish soap and water. After you\u2019re done washing everything, don\u2019t forget to wipe down your stainless steel door to get rid of fingerprints and grease.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"468\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-1161710494-e1634765440628.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24178\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-1161710494-e1634765440628.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Toaster\n\n\n\n</h2><p>We wouldn\u2019t be surprised if you\u2019ve never cleaned your toaster, but it is better late than never. (Here are more\u00a0things you probably haven\u2019t cleaned in a long time\u2014if ever.) Start by emptying out and cleaning the crumb tray. Make sure the toaster is completely cool and unplugged, then take a toothbrush to scrub the coils.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"466\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-121330932-e1634765074633.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24179\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-121330932-e1634765074633.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Dish Towel\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Ideally, your kitchen towels should be washed every few days, so it\u2019s important to know exactly\u00a0how to wash dish towels. Our\u00a0Community Cooks\u00a0recommend that you first soak your towels in an OxiClean and water solution. Then, wash them in the laundry with similar colors (you can add some vinegar to get rid of any smells). Make sure to dry them in the dryer right away.\n\n\n\n</p><p>When you can\u2019t get rid of the smell in a dish towel, it\u2019s time to get a new one.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/07%5C/cloth_dish_towel.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-10465\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cloth_dish_towel.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean a Grill\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It\u2019s imperative to clean your grill grates and racks after each meal so that the flavor from those ribs doesn\u2019t carry over when you decide to try one of these\u00a0grilled desserts!\n\n\n\n</p><p>While a wire brush is a classic option when it comes to cleaning your grill, there are plenty of other options to choose from. You can use a balled-up piece of aluminum foil, a nylon scouring pad, or half of an onion (the enzymes will break down grease on their own). Deeper cleaning solutions include soaking the grates in vinegar or ammonia. Learn about more ways to\u00a0clean a grill without a wire brush.\n\n\n\n</p><p>The cleaner you keep your grill grates, the longer you\u2019ll be able to keep them. As soon as metal grates have rust that flakes off as you grill, you should think about replacing them because you don\u2019t want to end up eating that accidentally.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"682\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/image-1024x682.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24181\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-1024x682.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to Clean an Instant Pot\n\n\n\n</h2><p>What can\u2019t an Instant Pot do? This kitchen appliance can help you cook anything from hard-boiled eggs to flan to French toast, plus dozens of other\u00a0recipes you didn\u2019t know you could make in an Instant Pot.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Baking soda is an easy fix for getting stuck-on food off the metal insert of your Instant Pot. When you\u2019ve got grime to get rid of, combine 3 tablespoons of baking soda with 4 cups of water in your Instant Pot and set the pressure cook time to 5 minutes with a natural pressure release. When it\u2019s done, the food will be floating in your pot.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"468\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-1302675578-e1634766228196.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24182\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-1302675578-e1634766228196.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to clean everything in your kitchen, from sponges to Instant Pots\u2014and when it&rsquo;s time to replace them. Lauren Pahmeier Cleaning a Cast-Iron Skillet Cast irons have the potential to endure a lifetime (literally). That is, if you take proper care of them. 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