You've probably heard that you need to regularly descale, and clean your Keurig or pod-based coffeemaker. Descaling sounds like a weird thing to have to do to your coffeemaker, doesn't it? Where are the scales, and why does every guide tell me that my coffeemaker has a characteristic in common with crocodiles and turtles?
Wooden cutting boards should be your everyday kitchen workhorse. You have a few alternatives for cutting board material choices, and the tougher materials such as marble or glass do have their place for heavy duty cooking processes. Wood is the superior choice for an every day cutting board, for a variety of reasons. Bacteria has a proven lower survival rate on wooden cutting boards than on plastic. Your knives will stay sharper if you don't use commonly use them on harsh surfaces such as marble, plastic, or even glass which all dull the edge of your blade over time. On top of all those great qualities, wooden cutting boards are an aesthetically beautiful addition to your kitchen. If you learn how to maintain your board properly through this post, you should go over to our Ultimate Guide to Naturally Cleaning Your Kitchen to learn more ways to upkeep your culinary haven.
Garbage disposals often become the sole source of any bad smells that permeate your kitchen. It doesn't have to be that way, and we're going to show you exactly how to remedy this common problem. Let's take a look at a few different natural methods that are proven to leave your kitchen smelling fresh and inviting. Use this trick directly before you invite house guests over for dinner, they'll be immediately impressed by how great your kitchen smells!
We are all familiar with the sense of dread that comes along with the scent of burning plastic permeating your beautiful kitchen. The kitchen is supposed to be an area that reminds you of the many delicious desserts and comforting creations that have graced the countertops. The harsh smell of melting plastic will bring an immediate feeling of distaste and discomfort. Let's take a look at what steps you should take to efficiently, and safely fix the melted problem. If these steps solve your problem, check out the rest of our cleaning tips on our exhaustive list The Ultimate Guide to Naturally Cleaning Your Kitchen.
After purchasing your very first cast iron pan, beginning to cook with it can seem a bit overwhelming. There's all sorts of urban legends out there that make it seem intimidating. If you listen to them too closely, you'll learn that everything will stick, you'll rust up, and nothing will be okay. Don't worry, those aren't true if you follow the right process! We're here to clear these myths up for you and focus on the cold hard truth that'll set you on the track to a perfectly seasoned, naturally nonstick cast iron pan that will serve you well for the next century or two. Cast iron skillets last nearly forever when they're properly taken care of. In an age of products that are built with planned obsolescence in mind, the longevity of cast iron pans stands out strongly.
Refrigerator coils, also known as condenser coils, are often overlooked in the usual steps of a thorough kitchen clean. They need to be properly maintained if you want your fridge to stay as cold as possible without wasting excess energy. If you've never cleaned these coils off, they can't efficiently release the heat that is built up inside of them when the cooling process takes place. When this happens, your refrigerators condenser has to go into overdrive and you waste inefficiently waste power.
If you take care of this problem, your beers will be colder and your wallet will be thicker. Who could complain about that? You can wait a while in between cleans but as soon as you notice a rise in overall refrigerator temperature this is the first place you should place your effort. It's a simple process, so let's step through it together.
