SPRING is officially here, which means it is time to give the forgotten areas of your home their annual scrub.
You can easily clean four overlooked parts of your kitchen using household staples.
Cleaning experts have revealed their top hacks for cleaning the forgotten areas of your kitchen[/caption]The experts at Luxury Cleaning shared their top hacks that will leave your home sparkling.
The New York-based company explained that their advice helps to “simplify the spring cleaning procedure.”
For their first tip, the professionals recommended using kitchen ingredients to tackle stains on your cutting board.
“Rub the surface of the board with lemon juice, then rinse it with salt or baking soda,” they advised.
Consumer Reports explained the science behind using lemon to remove stubborn stains.
“Acids can be used as stain removers by adding a charge to a stain’s molecules, which then become attracted to the charges in water molecules,” they explained.
“This gives the stains a light tug that loosens them enough to be rinsed away in water.”
Next, the cleaning company shared a trick for freshening up your sink and removing any lingering odors.
“Throw several lemon peels into the drain hole and rinse it with cold water,” the experts said.
While you can opt for chemical products to tackle the same issue, the pros at Luxury Cleaning pointed out the benefits of using lemons.
“Professional cleaners use this technique when performing green eco-cleaning services,” they said.
And if your sink doesn’t have a garbage disposal, you can always pour some lemon juice down your drain.
They also revealed the unexpected item you can use to clean the “narrow and inconvenient” holes of a knife block.
“Use a hairdryer to remove food remnants that could remain in the empty rack from the knives,” they suggested.
For their final recommendation, the professionals at Luxury Cleaning revealed their go-to method for cleaning ventilation grates.
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“The best way to clean ventilation grates is by using some brushes with soft bristles,” the experts said.
“Air filters may need washing, but in this case, it is better to read the instructions from the device before independent cleaning.”
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