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Home Cleaning Tips: Kitchen Cleaning Basics

Home cleaning starts in the kitchen - When cleaning your kitchen, it's important to clean from the ceiling down. Start with the appliances, move to the counters and finish with the floors. Use appropriate cleaners to eliminate bacteria, cut through grease, remove food particles and eliminate odors. Give a busy kitchen a weekly thorough cleaning or tackle it once or twice a month.

Step 1
There are a lot of products out there that claim to offer the solution for stubborn oven stains. Some of them do work but they also have chemicals. It's much safer to use natural products. And they are just as effective for cleaning your oven.

Step 2
Clean the stove. Remove the knobs and clean the entire surface of the stove with all-purpose cleaner. Don't forget to clean the hood of the stove.

Step 3
Clean the oven. Place 1 to 2 cups of water in a microwave-safe container and heat until boiling. Allow the steam to penetrate tough reside and then wipe clean.

Step 4
Clean the dishwasher. Run a small amount of vinegar through the dishwasher's cycle at least once a month to keep nozzle and sprayers clean from calcium deposits.

Step 5
Clean the sink and faucet. Apply baking soda and white vinegar so it doesn't scratch the faucet. This green cleaning technique cuts through the grease, is safe for the family and is not harmful to the environment.

Step 6
Clean the counter tops. Spray eco-friendly cleaner on the counters and backsplash. Pour club soda on Formica counters to make them shine. Remember: Only clean granite with neutral cleaners or mild dishwashing soap.