Diwali is only a couple of weeks away and deep cleaning of houses has begun. While you can easily get into the nooks and crannies of the house to remove spider webs and stubborn stains, your muscles will give up when it comes to deep cleaning utensils.
But follow a few tips, and you will complete this task in less than 30 minutes with plenty of time to cater to other tasks in a day. These tips don’t call for buying costly ingredients and appliances either, but you can use natural ingredients in the pantry to bring back the original shine of the utensils.
Non-Stick Cookware
The issue with cleaning non-stick cookware is you cannot use hard scrubbers or it will be ruined beyond repair. One way is to dip the utensils in the solution of half-litre water and ¼ cup vinegar. It will help to remove the residue, and you can wash the cookware with a regular soap solution later. Another way is rubbing the paste of water and baking soda over burnt marks and gently scrubbing it along with the stain.
Silver Utensils
You must have seen viral hacks of dipping silver flatware and small utensils in the solution of boiling water, aluminium balls, and baking soda. The shine will leave you amazed as every bit of tarnish will vanish. You can apply non-gel toothpaste on the surface of the utensils and scrub them gently before rinsing and wiping them off.
Wooden Utensils
If you regularly use wooden spatulas and chopping boards in your kitchen, you should notice that the wood often gets infected. One method to try is soaking the cutlery in the solution of baking soda and lemon to remove any odour and washing them with tap water. Another tip is to sanitise them with the blend of water and vinegar which will kill the growth of bacteria and remove any food build-up. In the end, remember to grease the utensils with oil to prevent breakage and damage due to moisture.
Stainless Steel Utensils
Only lemon is enough to get the shine of stainless steel utensils back. The acidity will help to remove all spots and stains. If the stains are stubborn, soak the cookware in the mixture of water and vinegar for just 10 minutes before rinsing with a soap-water solution. If you have to get rid of the grease, soak the cookware, dinnerware, and flatware in boiling water with a few slices of lemon. They will be cleaned as new and smell fresh.
Copper Utensils
Many people use copper utensils for cooking and consuming food during the festive season. They tarnish quickly and lose their shine. You can clean them using salt and vinegar paste to remove the green hue and get the shine back. If you are out of vinegar, rub lemon with salt on it. It will act as an abrasive and clean the metal without effort.
Aluminium Utensils
During the festive season, deep-frying and bulk-cooking happen in an aluminium kadhai, and they quickly lose their shine to grease and high flame. Use cream of tartar to remove burnt stains without scratching the surface of the cookware. You can also dip the utensils in hot water and lemon to remove the grease and get the shine back.