{"id":57422,"date":"2021-09-30T08:38:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T06:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=57422"},"modified":"2021-09-30T08:38:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T06:38:51","slug":"a-collection-of-household-cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/a-collection-of-household-cleaning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"A collection of household cleaning tips\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can clean your kitchen wall grouting with vinegar and baking soda.<\/p>\n<p>1. Mix vinegar and soda. Mix white vinegar and baking soda, forming a thick paste.<br \/>\n2. Apply. Take an old toothbrush and apply the mix to the grout. &#8230;<br \/>\n3. Let it sit. Leave it to work for half an hour.<br \/>\n4. Wipe. Wipe the residue away with a clean cloth.<br \/>\n5. Repeat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Tile Cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add 1\/4 cup of baking soda to 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Top off the mixture with a few squirts of dish soap and mix it together. Spritz the cleaner generously on your tile backsplash. Moisten a microfiber cloth with the solution and wipe all of the tiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baking Soda for Kitchen Grease<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your backsplash tiles have a lot of grease on them, reach for the mildly abrasive baking soda in your cupboard. Mix the baking soda with some water to form a paste that&#8217;s thick enough to stick to the tiles. Rub the mixture over the greasy spots and wait at least 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Go over the tiles with a clean, wet sponge to wash away the paste. You may need to rinse the sponge and repeat several times to remove all of the baking soda paste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Granite and Quartz Counter tops.<\/strong><br \/>\nThese tops are natural or engineered stone, as soon as you mess while cooking wipe, as leaving certain spices will stain it and the warranty does not cover stains and cracks.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t use to much water or drench the tops in water as they could absorb water and they end up with water marks.<br \/>\nHow to Clean Laminate Countertops<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Mild household cleaner<br \/>\n\u2022 Water<br \/>\n\u2022 Microfiber cloths<br \/>\n\u2022 Baking soda<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning:<\/strong><br \/>\nJust use a clean cotton cloth with water and a mild, non-chemical liquid detergent to wipe it down, Stay away from harsh products with acid or alkali as well as steel wool or scouring pads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glass top stoves.<\/strong><br \/>\nGlass tops stoves can look brand you for years to come.<br \/>\nWindow cleaner and a glass stove scrapper works best with a cloth.<br \/>\nDo not use sponges or steel wool to clean as you will end up with scratches and your stove will age over time.<br \/>\nIdea is also to clean as you mess and not allow dirt to harden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning gas stoves<\/strong><br \/>\nCourtesy https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/how-to-clean-gas-stove-burners\/<br \/>\nGas stoves are the preferred choice for many chefs and home cooks alike. Because the flames don&#8217;t require time to heat up or cool down, it makes rapid heat changes easy. But the precision and control found with gas stoves can begin to diminish as the gas ports clog with residue. Not to mention, one too many grease splatters can pile up, leaving you with caked on residue that nobody wants to look at. This method uses household staples and a little elbow grease to bring your burners back to life. Read on to learn how to clean gas stove burners.<\/p>\n<p>How Often Should You Clean Gas Stove Burners?<\/p>\n<p>How often you clean your burners depends on how often you use them (and how often you spill). A good rule of thumb is if the flame becomes irregular or yellow in color, it might be time for a deep clean. Otherwise, deep cleaning once a month should be enough, but regular maintenance (i.e. wiping up spills) will make deep cleaning easier.<br \/>\nThis method uses vinegar and baking soda, two household items that are natural cleaning agents. The vinegar will help to break down grease, while the baking soda works as a mild scrubbing agent to remove caked on food and residue.<br \/>\nHere&#8217;s What You&#8217;ll Need:<br \/>\n\u2022 Pot holder (optional)<br \/>\n\u2022 Shallow pan<br \/>\n\u2022 White vinegar<br \/>\n\u2022 Water<br \/>\n\u2022 Spray bottle<br \/>\n\u2022 Baking soda<br \/>\n\u2022 Scrub brush or toothbrush<br \/>\nCleaning Instructions for Grates<br \/>\n1. Allow the burners to cool completely. Remove the grates, burner caps, and burner heads. You may use a pot holder to do this to make in case any of the removable parts are still warm.<br \/>\n2. Fill a shallow pan with half water and half vinegar. Place the grates in the pan until they&#8217;re completely covered.<br \/>\n3. Allow them to sit in the solution for at least 30 minutes.<br \/>\n4. Remove the grates and rinse them.<br \/>\n5. Mix water and baking soda to create a paste.<br \/>\n6. Coat the grates with the paste. Allow them to sit for 15-30 minutes.<br \/>\n7. Use a scrub brush or toothbrush to remove caked on residue.<br \/>\n8. Rinse, dry, and clean the burner heads and caps before reassembling.<br \/>\nCleaning Instructions for Burner Heads and Caps<br \/>\n1. Mix half water and half vinegar in a spray bottle.<br \/>\n2. Spray the burner heads and caps, coating them well.<br \/>\n3. Allow them to sit for 15-20 minutes.<br \/>\n4. Mix water and baking soda to create a paste.<br \/>\n5. Apply a thin layer of the paste to the burner heads and caps. Allow them to 15-30 minutes.<br \/>\n6. Use a toothbrush or scrub brush to remove any caked on foods.<br \/>\n7. Rinse, dry, and reassemble the parts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Clean and protect floors with proper wood-cleaning products<br \/>\nCarefully consider the products you\u2019ll use for your wood floor cleaning, as you can easily end up with unwanted results if you use common household items. The pH value in some household items is very high, which means they could strip the finish, discolour the wood and leave your floor unprotected. I recommend cleaning your wood floors with Wood Cleaner and various wood soaps, for instance wood cleaner. These products are specially developed for cleaning and protecting wood floors in the most careful and efficient way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can clean your kitchen wall grouting with vinegar and baking soda. 1. Mix vinegar and soda. Mix white vinegar and baking soda, forming a thick paste. 2. Apply. Take an old toothbrush and apply the mix to the grout. &#8230; 3. Let it sit. Leave it to work for half an hour. 4. Wipe. 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