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Cleaning Shortcuts: Five Time-Saving Tips for the Kitchen

January 24, 2012 by Kimberly Danger 61 Comments

Keeping a tidy house is a constant struggle for me.  I do my best, but I’m always looking for cleaning shortcuts like these to make life a little bit easier.   Here are a few quick and easy tips I’ve learned that help keep your kitchen looking great with very minimal effort.

cleaning shortcuts 1Keeping the Refrigerator Shelves Clean

When you’ve got kids reaching into your refrigerator every day, you’re bound to get some spills here and there.  To make cleanup fast and easy, line the shelves with Glad Press ‘n Seal wrap.  When spills happen, just remove the wrap and add a new layer.

kitchen cleaning shortcuts ovenClean Your Oven While You Sleep

I really wish I had a personal cleaning fairy, but this trick may be as close as I’ll ever get.  Fill a bowl with 1/2 cup ammonia and place inside your oven overnight (make sure your oven is completely cool when you do this).  The gasses will do their work so that you can wipe your oven clean in the morning with minimal elbow grease.

cleaning kitchenKeeping the Oven (and Other Things) Clean

Use a reusable oven liner to catch spills in the oven.  You can also use an old toothbrush to clean that groove on flat top oven surfaces where grime accumulates.

kitchen cleaning shortcutsMicrowave Cleaning Shortcuts

Thoroughly soak a washcloth or sponge.  Place it in the middle of your microwave and turn on for two minutes on high.   The steamy vapors will work wonders on that icky, stuck-on gunk.  Using an oven mitt grab the sponge (it will be REALLY hot) and use it to wipe the sides of the microwave clean.

cleaning shortcuts

Get Your Kids to Help with Cleaning

When it comes to chores, delegate!  I am a big believer in having the kids pitch in with their fair share of household chores.  Not only will it lessen your load and free up more of your time to have fun with the family, you’ll be teaching them responsibility at the same time.  To avoid nagging, I created chore charts for my kids and laminated them.  That way, they know what is expected of them and can check their tasks off when they’ve been completed.

If you’ve got cleaning shortcuts of your own to share, let me know!  Visit our Cleaning Products Reviews to leave feedback on the products you love or would never use again.

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Comments

  1. Nancy Rapp says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I placed my coffee maker next to my sink, so when I need to fill it with water to make coffee, I use the hose from my sink! This is also helpful when I’m cleaning it. I fill it mostly with water & then add ¼ cup of white vinegar & run it, turn it off, empty the pot into my sink (which helps to clean the sink) & then run water through a couple more times. Sparkly clean!

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  2. Becky says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I’ve read that it’s unsafe to line your oven with foil.

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    • Kimberly Danger says

      January 24, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      Is there a reason?

      Reply
    • adele hendry says

      April 6, 2014 at 9:32 am

      If you keep the foil away from the ovens elements it should be ok.
      The

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  3. petersmom3 says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I used to use tin foil on the bottom of my oven, but then I burned out the element twice on one stove and the repair man said it was the tinfoil. Now I bought a reusable liner from Lillian Vernon and when there are spills, take it out, clean it and put it back in

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  4. Sarah says

    January 27, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I fill a microwave safe bowl with 2 cups of got water and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. I put it in my dirty microwave for two minutes and let it sit for 5 after it beeps and the food and grime wipe right off with a paper towel. No chemicals and no hard scrubbing. Doesn’t get any easier than that. 🙂

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  5. Alison-sunshine mom says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Great idea for the fride shelves-I love press n seal and buy it anyway, so this is another great use for it! Appreciate the idea! I do use aluminum foil to line my baking sheets for easy clean up and use them also as spill catchers for casseroles, pies, etc. Place the casserole on top of the lined pan, then just throw the foil away, quick wipe of the pan and helps the oven stay clean. One idea I had read in a magazine once was to start your cleaning routine by spraying your product of choice first, then walk away for 10 minutes or so and get something else done. This gives the product time to work and you only have to do a wipe down-love microfiber cloths for this-no scrubbing or elbow grease needed!

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  6. Sharon says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Another great idea to line refrigerator shelves is plastic or vinyl placemats. When they get dirty, wash and replace. The press n seal idea is great too, but the placemats are reusable. You buy them once and keep using. Press n seal runs out and you have to buy more.

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  7. Nan Torres says

    May 24, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Can you use the ammonia on a gas stove oven cause I would think it would be flammable from the pilot

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  8. Ruth says

    November 26, 2014 at 12:17 am

    I have tried the Clean Your Oven While You Sleep, and it did nothing just made my oven smell like ammonia.

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  9. Melody says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:07 am

    I tried the ammonia in the oven & it didnt work. I had cooked bacon in my new oven & it had splatters in my oven..I was so unhappy to see my new oven dirty & saw this tip so thought I’d try it. Sorry to say it didnt work!1

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  10. Jade says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I tried the ammonia in the oven trick but it didn’t do a thing. Was my oven not messy enough? It has grease spatter on it. After the first time, I let the bowl of ammonia sit another day and still nothing. Did this trick work for anyone else?

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  11. Cynthia says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:42 am

    I really like these tips! I usually clean my oven with baking soda and it is working great! 🙂

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  12. Valeria says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:46 am

    Thanks for sharing some tips on cleanliness and oven cleaning, but I have used ammonia earlier and it was not useful.

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  13. michelle says

    February 19, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Amonia does work in the oven! It does need to be warm though, a bowl of the cheapest ammonia (home brand) leave it for about two hours, then wipe with the ammonia, finally clean with detergent cloth, then shine. The best way to clean. The racks is to pull them out, put them in a heavy duty black plastic bag. pour over bottle of ammonia. tie and leave in the sunshine for a couple of hours. I have always had the best results, so doubt no more. The same ca be done with baked on residue on bakeware.

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  14. Lisa says

    July 8, 2016 at 8:05 am

    You need to use boiling water with the cloudy ammonium. I don’t do this anymore. I simply fill a large bowl with boiling water, let it steam up my cold oven for an hour or two then wipe it over with an Enjo kitchen glove. Very easy and no harmful chemicals. Too easy.

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