Our top natural kitchen cleaning tips

The kitchen is one of the most frequently used rooms in our house and keeping it clean isn't always the simplest task. Follow these eco-safe kitchen tips to help keep your kitchen fresh without having to use harsh chemicals or products.

Scrub wooden surfaces with coarse salt and lemon

Shine stainless steel with cream of tartar

Are your stainless-steel appliances looking a bit dull? Grease and grim can cause stainless-steel to look… well, stained. Take a look in your pantry or baking shelf for some cream of tartar, sprinkle it on a rag dampened with water and you're good to go! Grab some cream of tartar from your pantry, sprinkle it on a damp rag, and give your appliances a good rub. For an extra deep clean, mix the cream of tartar with vinegar. Your stainless steel will be gleaming in no time!

Clean baking sheets with baking soda and vinegar

Are your baking sheets becoming too dark to bare? After years of burnt-on residue from cooking and baking, it's time to do something about it. Mix 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of baking soda, pour it over the baking sheet in your sink, and let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Put the baking sheet into your sink, plug the drain, and pour the mixture over the entire top of it. Just let it sit for about 30 minutes to an hour, then scrub it with a scouring pad or rough sponge. This can also be used to clean burnt pots or pans!

Use leftover fruit peels to make an all-purpose cleaner

Next time you enjoy some citrus fruit, save those peels! Peels of citrus fruit like oranges, lemons, limes, or grapefruit can be added to a large mason jar and covered with vinegar. The jar should be about half full of peels and covered with a lid. Let it sit for two weeks to infuse. When it's ready, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the peels. Funnel or pour the liquid into an old spray bottle and you have yourself an all-purpose cleaner. You can add herbs like mint, rosemary or thyme to add to the scent.

Clean your garbage disposal naturally

Garbage disposals can be very helpful, but the smell and odour are never as nice. There are actually a couple ways to help clean this without having to use something harmful like drain cleaner. One option is to cut a lemon in half and to grind it with water running for about 10 seconds. You can also freeze lemon or orange peels in ice cube trays with either water or vinegar and grind these as well. Another solution is to pour ½ cup of baking soda and 1 cup of distilled white vinegar into the disposal. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then run the disposal while running water.

These handy hacks will keep your kitchen clean and fresh without any harsh chemicals. Happy cleaning!

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