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Helpful
Kitchen Tips
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FAMILY FEATURES

So much of life happens in the kitchen – from hurried morning
breakfasts to after school snacks with the kids – it’s likely to be
the most travelled room of the home.
Unfortunately, all this activity in one room can cause many messes and much required upkeep. By following a few simple steps,
you can keep this important space tidy, clean and smelling great.
Here are some simple tips to keep your kitchen clean and inviting:
Add Some Citrus.
Does your garbage disposal have an uninviting stench? Here’s one
simple solution – use orange or lemon peels to freshen the drain
or disposal. Simply run cool water from your faucet, turn on the
disposal, throw in the peels and take in the fresh citrus scent. This
is a perfect way to use old fruit that is no longer good enough to
eat.
Make Dishes Sparkle.
Dirty plates, pots, pans, glasses and utensils pile up quickly in
busy kitchens. Get dishes sparkling clean with a dish liquid that
leaves your hands feeling touchably soft, such as Palmolive Soft
Touch dish liquid. In a recent survey conducted by Kelton, 33 percent of those who wash dishes by hand said their skin is usually
dry afterwards.

Keep Up With Countertops.
The kitchen countertop is the easiest place to collect a mess so
it’s important to keep it tidy. Because so many countertops are
made with fine woods, stones and other specialty materials, it
is important to know what cleaning products you can use on
them so they keep their beautiful appearance. In general, avoid
abrasive cleaners and never use steel wool or other harsh brushes
which can scratch the surface. Invest in protectors such as trivets
for hot cookware, or trays for oil bottles and other cooking items
that keep permanent residence on countertop space.
Love Your Oven.
Ovens are often the most neglected appliance in the kitchen.
Open them up to find baked-on spills, burn е