Cleaning Kitchen Counters

The kitchen is one room in your home that always needs attention. With the daily preparation of food and cooking, the floors and counters take as much of a beating as the pots and pans. Just think how they must feel when you ignore them! Here are some tips on how to placate them and their soiled feelings before it’s too late. Know Your Cleanser Not all cleansers are good for all kitchen counters. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations before using any cleanser on your kitchen counters. Surfaces can react differently to certain cleaning solutions given the wide diversity of materials … Continue reading

The Law of Diminishing Dishes: Huh?

How can we avoid that build-up in the kitchen sink every day that is part of life for all of us who choose to eat? Is there some way to make it stop or at least to lessen the load? Or is it all like the incoming tide; unavoidable and endless? Perhaps some hope lies below with the following tips. Avoid using dishes and bowls for marinating. Use self-sealing plastic bags instead (but don’t misunderstand and seal your self in the bag instead). Flip the bag every so often so that the contents get a penetrating soak. Use only one … Continue reading