Why wear gloves?

Home cleaning chores require an excessive use of hands. Every women has a passion to see her home crystal clean but forget to take care of hands during the process.

It is recommended to wear gloves during cleaning due to to the following reasons:

1. Too much hand exposure to kitchen cleaning chemicals can cause roughness on the skin.
2. Cleaning without gloves ends the natural color and vigor of your skin.
3. As nails are quite sensitive, they can become hard and can torn away easily due to an extended exposure to the chemicals.
4. Some household chores require a lot of patience like washing some greasy materials and the grease gets penetrated inside the nails for a long time.

Therefore, you must use gloves for preserving the natural beauty of your hands. Always use quality hand care products for enhancing the beauty of your hands.

Cleaning Ceramic Hobs

Cleaning ceramic hobs is a difficult task. Ceramic hobs are usually greasy and oily and therefore they require regular daily cleaning. These hobs should be cleaned well with good cleaning products otherwise the delicate surface of the hob is damaged.

You can buy good and strong kitchen cleaning equipment from market however in case of emergency; you can make a quick mixture at home by adding hot water and vinegar on the hob.  Then leave it for some hours and rinse well. The hot water and vinegar mixture on the hob will soften the dirt and help you to remove the grease easily. You can also use a glass scraper for hard - to- remove stains. After removing the grease and stickiness, clean it with normal kitchen cleaning product. Clean ceramic hobs regularly to avoid detailed cleaning.

Cleaning Kitchen Blender

Cleaning kitchen blender is not a difficult task as we think it is. Kitchen blender is used for making shakes, smoothies and other creamy delights. Blender is also used in making dips and saves us a lot of time while cooking. This small appliance works so well and is considered as the master of blending and mixing. Besides benefits of kitchen blender, cleaning of blender is considered as a tough task. Today I will tell you how you can clean your kitchen blender by using simple and easy to use kitchen cleaning chemicals:

·         First add warm water to the blender. Then add some drops of kitchen cleaning chemical and add ½ lemon juice.

·         Then plug the blender and run it for 5-10 minutes.

·         Then rinse down blender in the sink and clean with warm water and dish washing liquid.

·         Lemon added in the cleaning process will remove all the nasty smells from the blender and other left over food particles as well.

Hand Care in Kitchen

It’s a known fact that your hands say a lot about your personality than any other part of your body, it says how you take care of yourself and even tell how old you are. By using your hands, you perform each and every task therefore your hands become dull and rough if not taken care of properly.

Working in kitchen also causes your hands to lose their natural moisture and causes dryness. While working in kitchen, keep a lotion bottle on a sink and moisturize your hands after washing dishes. You can wear rubber gloves while washing dishes to reduce hands exposure to soap and hot water.

Perfumed soaps are proved to be irritating and itchy for hands, especially in winters. So it’s better for hand care if you avoid using these soaps in dry weather. In case of irritation of itchiness, use petroleum jelly or any mineral and vegetable oil and put on the gloves. 

Cleaning the Trash Bag – Kitchen Cleaning

One of the most important tasks while cleaning kitchen is gathering the kitchen garbage and throwing it into the main garbage at the end of the day. If you have compost bin then it is easy for you as you will be discarding cleaning consumerables throughout the week. Make sure to check your garbage before throwing and ensure that no recyclable item is thrown into the trash.

Once the garbage is out of the bin, take some water along with mild kitchen cleaning chemical and add detergent to soak it for 15 minutes. Then scrub, clean and dry the garbage can. Add a new trash can and return it to kitchen. You can assign this task to your children as well.

How do you clean your trash bins? How do you compost and what are your tips on cleaning kitchen trash can? Share with us

Top 5 Skin Care Ingredients available in your Kitchen

Did you know that these common kitchen ingredients are not only good to eat but instead they are also helpful in taking care of your hands and skin? Some of them are:

·         Milk:

Milk is not only healthy to drink but it is also beneficial for your skin. Milk is used in deep cleansing of your skin and makes your skin absorb milk’s nutritive properties. Milk can be used as a face mask or you can also add 2 cups of milk to your bath as it will soften your body.

·         Baking Soda:

Baking soda effectively removes your dead skin with its odor fighting substances. It works as a natural exfloitant. It is good for your skin as well as for your teeth.

·         Coconut Oil:

Coconut oil is enriched with vitamin K and E that help in skin repair process and protect your skin from sun damage. It minimizes the effect of anti-aging. You can use it as lotion or massage oil.

·         Honey:

The antioxidants present in honey keeps your skin hydrated for longer period of time. 

Methods and Tips for Green Cleaning

Green cleaning has proven to be the best organic method of kitchen cleaning so far.  It is economical as well as environment friendly way to clean. Green cleaning methods help you to avoid using hazardous chemicals for kitchen cleaning. Below mentioned are some tips and tools that you can use:

·         Don’t Use Single Items:

Prefer to buy products made from recyclable material. While cleaning, prefer to use recycled cloth or reusable sponges.

·         Be Energy Efficient:

You can save energy by mopping the floor instead of vacuuming it daily.

·         Use Microfiber:

Microfiber mops use less water and kitchen cleaning chemical. It can even pick up bacteria and dust without any water or chemicals.

·         Save Water:

Do not use excessive water then you need. Use required amount of water along with the kitchen chemicals. Green chemicals don’t have harsh chemicals and can be washed away easily.

·         Be Patient:

In green cleaning, you may require more time to clean then those hard cleaners. So be patient while cleaning the kitchen.

Removing Bathroom Stains

Neat and clean bathroom depicts the cleanliness of the family members. Bathroom get stains very quickly and look dirty. 

Here, I am giving you some easy tips on how you can clean your bathroom and its stains using cleaning systems.

·         Before using any stain removal techniques, first examine the nature of stain. Determine whether the stain is rusty or not and then use different methods to remove it.

·         You can use kitchen cleaning chemicals to clean bathroom. You can use hard cleaners and leave it on the bathroom surface for 15 minutes.

·         After leaving it for 15 minutes, rub it by using any bathroom brush or sponge.

·         For removing bath tub or bathroom floor stains, you can use baking soda. Sprinkle some baking soda and rub well. Rinse afterwards.

To avoid these stains, clean your bathroom regularly. These methods are simple and easy to apply. Use them to keep your bathroom clean than ever.

How to Clean Window Blinds

Kitchen window blinds are the most important part of kitchen cleaning. However, it require little care and effort to avoid hassle. To keep your blinds clean, dust them weekly with a feather duster and monthly clean them properly. Here are some tips that you should keep in mind while cleaning window blinds:

·         Use a nylon brush or feather duster to wipe off dust from window blinds. You can also use a soft brush to clean those blinds. Rotate the blinds and clean again.

·         Then after removing dust, use a damp cloth to clean dust left over from the blinds.

·         If you have wood blinds then you can use dusting spray and cloth. Spray a little amount before cleaning them. Rotate the blinds, spray again and clean.

·         In case of metal blinds, remove them from windows and wash them by tap water and a good kitchen chemicals.

·         If you have fabric blinds, clean them by using vacuum cleaner. You can use good soap and Luke warm water and rinse well.

How to Remove Stains from Kitchen Floor

Kitchen floors are used throughout the day that’s why they get dirty and messy quickly. Kitchen floor needs more cleaning and more time than other floors. Today I will tell you simple and easy method on how you can clean kitchen floor:

·         Cleaning dirt:

First you have to sweep the kitchen floor thoroughly. By sweeping, dust and other food particles will be cleaned that are hidden around cabinets and counter tops. You can move big appliances like refrigerator and dining table to easily clean the dust underneath floor.

·         Cleaning hard and stick-on stains:

To remove hard stains, use kitchen chemicals solution. You can also make your own solution by using vinegar. Hot and soap water can also be used as alternative for this solution. Mopping is the necessary cleaning step as it removes dust particles and other hard to remove stains. If stains are too hard and not so easy to clean, then you can use small brush to scrub those stains. You can also use old brush to get rid of these stains.

How to Remove Stains from Kitchen Wooden Floors

Sweeping or cleaning wooden flooring is not a difficult task. Kitchen floors can get different type of stains. Normal floor stains are easy to remove but it is difficult to remove from hard wooden floor

·         Milk or Alcohol Stains:

While you work in the kitchen, milk and alcohol can spill on your wooden kitchen floor and cause stains. To remove these stains, Take a cloth and dampen it with ammonia then rub it and let it dry naturally.

·         Oil Stains:

Oil stains can be removed from wooden floor by using tissue paper or newspaper then take a cloth and wipe it by using detergent. Always remember that while removing stains, hand care is very important.

·         Water Stains:

You can remove water stains by rubbing the area with the help of tooth paste and clean with a damp cloth. Then remove the water stains with steel wool.

·         Chewing Gum Stains:

In case chewing gum sticks on your wooden floor, use plastic bag and put some ice on it. Leave it for some time. Then easily remove the chewing gum.

How to Clean Kitchen Painted Walls

Cleaning painted kitchen walls are not so difficult to clean. It requires special care and basically depends on the type and quality of paint that is applied on the wall. The quality of paint also depends on how you clean the whole wall so that dirt can come off easily.

Here are some ways how you can clean kitchen painted walls:

·         General Purpose Enamels:

These types of surfaces are stain resistant and can be handled by scrubbing gently. Do not use abrasive or other harsh scrubs for cleaning these types of enamels. Instead, you can use heavy duty cleaners.

·         Automotive, Baked and Epoxy Enamel:

These types of enamel paints are much more resistant than others. They can be cleaned easily by using normal and mild kitchen chemicals.

·         Exterior Enamels:

They are oil based and can be cleaned by using mild detergent. If used by harsh chemicals, their paint can get damaged, so be careful.

Kitchen Cleaning and Personal Hygiene

While working in kitchen, one must take care of personal hygiene and cleanliness. The main cause of food poisoning and other related diseases is the cross contamination and germs that are transferred to other food and kitchen surfaces. It can be prevented if you handle food properly and keep your kitchen clean.

·         Before starting work in kitchen, wash your hands thoroughly. You should also wash your hands before washing dishes or before cooking.

·         Properly cover your hairs before entering the kitchen. Clean your finger nails and cut them short before cooking meal in the kitchen.

·         Use clean aprons and clothes while working in kitchen. Remove your jewelry like rings and bracelets before working. If you don’t remove it, germs will stick to your jewelry and add in your ingredients.

·         Always maintain first aid box in the kitchen. Sharp knives and other sharp utensils can cause cut and also result in burns. Add bandage and other daily first aid items in your box so that they can be used in case of emergency.

Follow these personal hygiene kitchen cleaning tips for hand care while working in kitchen.

Go Green – Kitchen Cleaning Tips

For kitchen cleaning, you must be aware about how you can use green kitchen cleaning tips in your kitchen. It will save you lots of money and also help you to protect the environment. Some of the kitchens cleaning tips are:

·         Open your kitchen windows to let air breath in. Airing the kitchen will make your house toxic free.

·         Instead of purchasing expensive air fresheners, boil some herbs and use it as an air freshener. Herbs change the smell in your home. You can also plant indoor plants.

·         Green antibacterial kitchen cleaning cleansers are good as compared to others. Green kitchen chemicals don’t let the bacteria grow and resist it by cleaning kitchen spaces and utensils.

·         Baking soda removes bad odor from refrigerator as well as smell on kitchen floor.

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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Kitchen

Getting rid of fruit flies is one of the hardest tasks in kitchen. Many people use different kitchen chemicals to get rid of them as soon as possible. But most of them did not work and also causes health hazards. To avoid all that, today I will tell you a small and easy method on how you can get rid of fruit flies.

What you must have:

·         Sharp fruit Knife.

·         One Glass.

·         Vinegar.

·         Plastic sheets.

·         Fruit flies.

How you do it:

·         Fill the glass with 1/8^th vinegar and then cover it by using a plastic wrap.

·         Make holes in the plastic sheet by using fruit knife.

·         Leave it for overnight.

·         Take out the plastic wrap. Replace it and then again put a new sheet of plastic wrap and make holes in it. Repeat this procedure for 3-4 days.

In this way, fruit flies will get into the holes and could not get out and eventually land on vinegar where they get sucked by the chemicals and die. This procedure has worked so well for me. Try out yourself and let me know. J

How to Clean Kitchen Items?

Kitchen seems to be most important and difficult place to clean in the entire house. By following these tips you can clean your kitchen without considerable efforts.

How to Clean Blender:

Blender is constantly used in the kitchen but the cleaning of blender becomes difficult, if not cleaned regularly. For effective cleaning system add some water and few drops of liquid soap or kitchen cleaner. Then run the machine for half minute. Then rinse it with water.

How to Clean the Coffee Maker:

To instantly clean your coffee maker, you will need ice, salt and lemon drops. Add all of this into the coffee maker, mix it well. Then run the machine for few minutes and rinse with clean water.

How to Clean Cast Iron Pan:

Extra care is required with cast– iron pan. If the pan is sticky and is not easily cleaned by water, then use paper towel plus salt and rub it. Then sprinkle some cooking oil and rub again. Rinse well with clean water.

Tips To Clean and Maintain Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum cleaner is certainly the most important cleaning equipment required to clean kitchen flooring. It removes bacteria and contaminators from the floor. Taking proper care of vacuum cleaners is very important so that they can perform better with good capability and performance. Some tips for cleaning vacuum cleaners are:

·         Before cleaning kitchen floor, check the vacuum cleaner and its bags. Change the vacuum bag if it is worn out. Vacuum bags should be cleaned regularly before use to avoid dust particles from being discharged into air to ensure good air flow.

·         Damp cloth can be used for regular cleaning from inner and outer casing by using soap and water.

·         Change the vacuum belt after every four months. In case of loose or worn out belt, vacuum will not work properly.

·         Vacuum cleaner should be changed and cleaned as recommended. Change the filters regularly because clogged filters decrease the performance of vacuum cleaners.

·         Damaged wires inside vacuum cleaner should be replaced immediately. Unplug the vacuum cleaner when not in use.

·         Don’t use vacuum on a wet surface.

·         Avoid using on hard or metal objects as they harm motor of the vacuum.

How to Clean Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo floors are in fashion nowadays but these floors need a lot of care and maintenance. They are durable and look beautiful when used in kitchen. Bamboo floors are easy to clean if you know the proper cleaning method. Here are some tips for taking care of bamboo floors:

·         Bamboo floors can be cleaned out by using a soft brush that has soft bristles. Hard bristles brush will create scratches on the bamboo floor.

·         Bamboo flooring increase humidity level in the room so keep humidity level at normal to prevent floor from damaging.

·         Daily clean the floor at night to prevent dirt accumulating on the floor.

·         Use rugs to prevent them from normal wear and tear.

·         Use damp cloth to mop bamboo floor. Wet floor will cause damage to the floor.

·         Stains and scratches can be removed from the floor by using damp cloth and cleaner. Make sure the floor does not get wet.

·         Bamboo floors can also be sealed by using urethane. It protects the floor and keeps it safe from daily cleaning equipment.

      Bamboo floors should be cleaned immediately when there is any spillage or stains. Maintaining and taking proper care of bamboo floor is very easy when you do it on regular basis. 

Quick and Easy Ways to Clean Dirty and Sticky Pans and Pots

Here’s a quick and easy ways to clean your most sticky and stainy pots and pants. You will need

·         Dirty and stick pot or pan.

·         2 tablespoon baking soda.

·         Water.

·         Dish washing soap.

·         Cleaning sponge or tooth brush.

The procedure:

For stainless steel, add few drops of dishwashing soaps to the pan. Fill the pan with water and add baking soda. Put the pan on heat and let it boil or sometime. Drain it, rinse and clean it with clean water. For casserole dishes, Put the mixture in microwave oven until it starts to simmer. The heat will break down the stain and it will be easy for you to remove stains. For any copper cookware dish, use coarse salt instead of using baking soda and add simmering water and soap. Rinse well with water and enjoy your clean and sparkling pots, pans and dishes.

Green Kitchen Cleaning Chemicals

If you are following my blogs, you must be aware of many methods that you can use to clean your kitchen. Here I will tell you some green kitchen cleaning chemicals that will make your kitchen look clean and feel fresh and green.

·         Alkaline Soap:

Take soap, mild soap with alkaline of PH 8 – 14.  You can use it for cleaning drain spots.

·         Liquid Soap:

It is a vegetable oil based on glycerin and it is used as dirt remover in kitchen.

·         Baking Soda:

Baking soda is a deodizer, an abrasive made from mineral. It comes with handy shaker containers for cleaning kitchen accessories.

·         White Vinegar:

It cleans difficult and tough stains by green chemicals present in it.

·         Club Soda:

It removes dirt and has lots of alkaline minerals and gives brightening shine to the kitchen glass door.

·         Salt:

It is an anti-bacterial green kitchen cleaning product that absorbs oils and combined with water, it kills bacteria in kitchen through dehydrating action.

·         Essential Oils:

Anti-bacterial and antiseptic oils should be organic and not synthetic so that they can clean the kitchen surface evenly.