{"id":1055,"date":"2022-01-20T13:07:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T21:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2022-01-20T13:07:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T21:07:45","slug":"10-tips-and-tricks-to-clean-your-appliances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/10-tips-and-tricks-to-clean-your-appliances\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips and Tricks to Clean Your Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Between splattered sauces and spilled oil, your kitchen can get gross pretty quick \u2013 don\u2019t worry, it happens to everyone. Cleaning it all can seem pretty daunting, but there are ways to make each task a whole lot easier. In this article, we\u2019re setting you up with 10 quick tips to get your kitchen looking as clean as a magazine spread.<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re doing a deep clean on your dishwasher or scrubbing your oven\u2019s walls, we\u2019ve got tips that are broadly applicable to keeping all of your appliances clean. You will also find more tips below for specific appliance types.<\/p>\n

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  1. Keep a regular cleaning schedule.
    \nIt may seem like a pain, but keeping a regular schedule for cleaning your appliances will make those time consuming deep cleans less necessary, and <\/i>they\u2019ll help to extend the life of your appliances by getting rid of gunk. You\u2019ll stave off rust and corrosion by keeping your appliances clean.<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t spray cleaner on the appliance directly.
    \nIf you do, you risk moisture reaching your appliance\u2019s electrical components and shorting them out. Instead, spray your cleaner onto a cleaning cloth or paper towel and then wipe surfaces down.<\/li>\n
  3. When you\u2019re cleaning stainless steel, wipe in the direction of the steel\u2019s grain.
    \nTo keep your stainless steel appliances looking pretty, don\u2019t wipe in a circular motion. By following the grain, you\u2019ll avoid leaving behind streaks when you\u2019re picking up those inevitable fingerprints and water stains.<\/li>\n
  4. Baking soda and vinegar combined will only work in certain situations.
    \nTogether, they aren\u2019t an all purpose cleaner\u2013they\u2019re actually closer to plain water. Baking soda and vinegar foam up when combined, and that foaming action can do some good, but once the foam is done, you\u2019re basically just left with salty water.<\/p>\n

    Use baking soda and vinegar together to break up caked on debris, preferably only when you can apply them both directly to the thing you\u2019re trying to clean. For example, to dislodge gunk in your garbage disposal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Depending on what you\u2019re trying to clean, you\u2019ll likely have better luck using water mixed with either vinegar or baking soda \u2013 not both \u2013 or a specialty cleanser made specifically for cleaning kitchens and appliances.<\/p>\n

    Tips for Specific Appliances: <\/b>Next, we\u2019re looking at specific ideas to get your kitchen appliances clean.<\/li>\n

  5. Use vinegar steam to loosen crud inside your microwave.
    \nIf your microwave\u2019s interior is giving you horror movie vibes, you can do some prep so that it\u2019s a little easier to wipe it all down. Pour some white vinegar into a microwave safe cup or bowl, then microwave it for around 3 minutes. Once it\u2019s done, take the bowl out and set it aside \u2013 Careful! It\u2019ll be hot! Say good-bye to those stuck on soup and other stains, the steam created by the vinegar as it heats will loosen any grime on the inside making it much easier to clean everything with a damp sponge or cloth.<\/li>\n
  6. Ammonia will get gas cooktop grates looking like new.
    \nDirty gas stove grates? You can get them looking brand new in an afternoon with almost no work on your part. To do this, you\u2019ll just need some ammonia cleaner and freezer bags. Make sure you wear chemical resistant gloves when handling ammonia, work in a well ventilated area, and never, ever mix it with bleach.<\/p>\n

    Now, here\u2019s how to get your stove grates looking great: Put each grate in a freezer bag with three tablespoons of ammonia. Then seal the bags to keep fumes contained, and set them aside in a tub or sink. Make sure they\u2019re well out of the reach of children and pets. After five hours, remove the grates and rinse them off. At most, you may need to do a bit of light scrubbing with soapy water, and they\u2019ll look brand new again!Thoroughly rinse the grates to make sure no ammonia residue is left behind, and let them dry completely before you use them again.<\/li>\n

  7. Clean your range as you cook.\n

    Sure, it sounds like more trouble than it\u2019s worth, especially when you\u2019ve just finished managing a simmering skillet and two boiling pots, but cleaning up spills and splatters quickly will reduce the risk that they\u2019ll be baked into your cooktop. Baked-on stains don\u2019t just make for bad smells as your stove heats up, they can also damage your range\u2019s components, causing rust on metal parts and cracks in glass surfaces. Don\u2019t let those messes sit for longer than they need to!<\/li>\n

  8. The best offense is a good defense \u2013 prevent oven stains by preparing for them!
    \nPut a baking sheet (not foil!) down on a lower rack in your oven when you\u2019re roasting or baking something that might spill over \u2013 and, really, that\u2019s just about everything, whether it\u2019s pizza night or cupcakes for your kid\u2019s a bake sale. The baking sheet will catch overflow, and it\u2019s way easier to clean than the oven itself.<\/li>\n
  9. Use glass top cleaner like Affresh<\/a> to get a stubbornly dirty glass oven door really clean.\n

    If your oven\u2019s glass door is dirty on the inside even after other cleaning attempts, try this:
    \nWhen the glass is completely cool (don\u2019t try to clean the oven glass while it\u2019s hot!), apply a thin layer of glass top cleaner to the interior door glass. Glass top cleaner is a cleaner made for glass cooktops, so you may have some already. Allow the cleaner to dry completely. You\u2019ll be able to scrape the leftover film off easily with the flat edge of a straight-edge razor blade, and it\u2019ll take those stuck-on stains with it.<\/li>\n

  10. Clean your range\u2019s control knobs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Did you know that removing your range\u2019s control knobs is as easy as just gently pulling them away from the control panel? Go ahead and pull those knobs off your stove and see just how much gunk is built up back there!<\/p>\n

    A Deeper Look At Deep Cleaning Appliances<\/h2>\n

    We here at AppliancePartsPros.com want to help you keep your appliances in tip-top shape, whether that means repairing them or getting them sparkling clean. We\u2019ve set you up with some helpful tips, but if you\u2019re looking for more advice on getting your appliances looking good, here are just a few of our how-to cleaning guides:<\/p>\n