How to quickly clean kitchen utensils: 6 useful tricks

1. Microwave

Don't waste time trying to clean the microwave by hand. Clean it with steam. Cut a lemon in half, place in a bowl and squeeze out the juice. Add 100 ml of water there. Heat this mixture for three minutes or until the liquid boils. Leave the bowl of lemon water in the microwave for five minutes.

Under the influence of steam, grease and carbon deposits will soften; all that remains is to wipe them off with a rag. Don't forget the turntable and sidewalls. If the contamination is very severe, try other methods.

2. Blender

To avoid fiddling with the blender knife, pour hot water into a bowl, add a little liquid soap and run as you cook. The knife will wash itself. From time to time, clean it more thoroughly with a sponge so that no food particles remain.

3. Coffee maker

Wash removable parts after each use. Clean them more thoroughly once a month. To do this, pour a mixture of vinegar and water in a 1: 1 ratio into the water tank. Turn on the coffee maker, stop in the middle of the cycle and leave for half an hour. Then run it again. Pour out the mixture, change the filter and run the cycle twice with just water.

4. Multicooker

If plaque has accumulated in the multicooker, which cannot be washed off with a sponge, it is time to clean it properly. Pour some dish detergent into it, add 30 g of baking soda and water. Close the lid and turn on the multicooker for 1-4 hours at the highest temperature.

5. Toaster

Remember to empty the crumb tray. If it is removable, take it out and wash it with warm water. If not, turn the toaster over and gently shake out the crumbs. Use a baking brush to clean the inside of the toaster. Then wipe the outside with a damp cloth and mild detergent. If the surface is steel, add a small amount of vinegar for a shine.

6. Hotplates

If you have a gas stove, use a needle or an unbent paper clip to clean the burner holes. Soak all removable parts in hot soapy water. Then rinse them thoroughly and dry them. Wipe the hob with a damp cloth. It should not be too wet to prevent water from entering the burners.

Do not forget that the hotplates of electric stoves must not be immersed in water. To clean them of carbon deposits, mix baking soda with water to a gruel state and use this mixture.