Cleaning your kitchen after hosting a get-together at home can be a daunting task. But what makes it even more difficult is seeing your kitchen sink filled with greasy and oily utensils. Seems related, right? It is important to clean these utensils and get rid of all stubborn stains as they can harden if you leave them for too long. While most of us resort to store-bought chemical cleaners to get rid of these stains, these cleaners are harmful in some ways and can eventually make their way into our food. So what do we do? Now there is no need to buy fancy cleaners from the market. Yes, you heard us. Here we bring you some easy tips on how to clean greasy utensils using key ingredients hidden in your pantry. Check them out below:
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Here are 5 tips for cleaning greasy utensils:
1. Use salt
Soak your greasy utensils in hot water with a good amount of salt and keep it for an hour or two. Once done, use a scrubber to clean off all the fat. You can also use a mixture of salt and rubbing alcohol to get rid of stains.
2. Use rice water
Rice water is very effective in removing stubborn oil stains. Soak your greasy utensils in a large bowl of rice water for 30 minutes. Use a scrub to remove grease. Wash with warm water and pat dry.
3. Use vegetable oil
Did you know that your regular cooking oil can be used to get rid of oil stains? Mix vegetable oil with lemon juice, salt and sugar. – Spread this mixture on smooth utensils. After some time, rub it off and wash it with warm water.
4. Use lemon juice
Lemon is a natural bleach that has the ability to clean greasy kitchen utensils effectively. When mixed with baking soda, lemon not only removes excess oil but also makes the utensils shiny.
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5. Coconut Husk and Vinegar
Mix vinegar, baking soda and laundry soap. mix well. Now soak the coconut peel in this solution. Then soak the utensils in hot water and rub them thoroughly with soaked coconut fibers. This will help in removing stubborn stains.
So, the next time you’re cleaning greasy dishes, keep these tips in your mind!
