I confess that I like the look of my stainless steel kitchenware. It's bright, it's shiny, it sparkles! And it stays bright, shiny and sparkly until I decide to cook something in a stainless steel pot … [Read more...]
How to Clean Crystal
I don't why I still keep my crystal wine glasses. Nostalgia, I suppose. It's been a long time since I actually used them but I take them out of the cupboard regularly and wash them, you never know … [Read more...]
How to Clean the Oven
Some people always have shiny clean ovens. My neighbour, Voula, who cooks meals for six, never seems to have a spot in her oven while I get splatters every time I turn mine on. Cleaning is a tedious … [Read more...]
How to Clean the Sink
My sink holds dirty dishes and standing rinsing water. I clean the cat's bowls in there too. So, every day waste accumulates in and on the surface of my sink resulting in stains, odours, and creating … [Read more...]
How to Clean the Fridge
If there's one thing that reveals your true self - it's your fridge. Mine is always higgledy-piggledy with heaven knows what in coloured containers or concealed in plastic wrap. But it's almost … [Read more...]
Cleaning Chopping Boards
Let's face it your chopping board gets really grotty. And smelly! No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells, you use it to chop onions, garlic, cut raw and cooked meat and chicken, and prepare … [Read more...]
Potato Peel for Cleaning Pots
Don't throw out your potato peelings. I'm sure you put them aside for the compost anyway, but you have to see this to believe it, potato peel has a sort of miraculous effect in a dirty pot or … [Read more...]
Cleaning with Lemons
Cleaning with Lemons leaves a beautiful clean and fresh smell around the house. Freshen up your dishwasher by cutting a lemon in half and popping one or both halves in the cutlery rack. Clean … [Read more...]
Make Washing Powder
Cath makes enough washing powder for a year for under $10. It depends on how much washing you do of course, but I reckon this should last me at least 6 months and that's a substantial … [Read more...]
Make Wool Wash
It's simple to make your own wool wash and then you have the added advantage of knowing exactly what's in it. I copied this down from Martha Gardener years ago. 2 cups of grated soap (I like the … [Read more...]
