As fun and exciting as cooking can be, the aftermath is usually a messy kitchen full of dirty utensils. In this part of the world, we have people over a lot and host parties as often as we can for every occasion. It’s always fun to have people over and have a nice time. However, after all the fun and festivities you’re often left alone to wash up the piled-up dishes and clean your dirty utensils. When faced with such situations you contemplate throwing some utensils away because you’re not sure how to get some of the burnt and other stubborn stains off them. 

In this article, we’ll be exploring all the methods you can employ to clean your kitchen utensils and keep them sparkling. Washing utensils doesn’t have to be a daunting process, it can be easy and seamless once you know the right thing to do. We’re going to give you a breakdown of how to wash kitchen utensils with baking soda, how to clean wooden kitchen utensils and, how to sterilize them for maximum safety.

Cleaning Kitchen Utensils by Hand

Step 1: Wipe off Leftover Food

Leftover food on utensils will contaminate the cleaning water, making the cleaning process less productive. Clean off any big chunks of food stuck to the utensil with a napkin or tissue. Don’t bother yourself with small stubborn stains that refuse to wipe off. They will come off when you wash the utensils.

Step 2: Fill your Kitchen Sink with Hot Water

Plug your sink and pour hot water in. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of liquid soap into the water as the sink fills up. Read the label of the dishwashing liquid bottle to determine the proper amount of liquid to use, as some cleaning products don’t require you to use that much.

Step 3: Add Baking Soda to the Mix

Baking soda is a perfect addition to the mix because it’s an excellent natural cleaner. It aids in breaking down stains and removing bad odors. For extra cleaning power, mix two tablespoons of baking soda with the water and dishwashing liquid.

Step 4: Soak the Dirty Kitchen Utensils

Soak the dishes to soften the stubborn stains and make them easier to wash off. You can put in the utensils that are very stained last so the water doesn’t get too dirty.

Step 5: Scrub Each Utensil

Place the utensils inside the sink and clean them with a dish brush or sponge. Scrub each utensil until all the food is removed.

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Step 6: Rinse each Kitchen Utensil

After washing the utensils, thoroughly rinse them with running water from the tap. Make certain that all cleaning agents are completely removed.

Step 7: Dry the Utensils

Allow the utensils to air dry or dry with a lint-free dish towel. Return each utensil to its proper place after drying. Alternatively, leave the utensils to dry naturally on the drying rack. This option is simple and prevents stainless steel utensils from becoming splotchy. If you air-dry your utensils, make sure they are not stacked on top of each other because this will prevent the air from transferring and drying them.

Cleaning Wooden Utensils

Wooden utensils can be harder to clean than their stainless steel counterparts, they also retain odors, both good and bad so they require more care. Here is a step-by-step process for cleaning your wood utensils.

Step 1: Scrub with Hot Soapy Water

Use a scrubbing brush to remove food particles from your wooden utensils, then wash with a dish sponge or brush and soapy water. Don’t worry if there are stains left after the initial wash.

Step 2: Apply Salt, Lemon, and Baking Soda to stains

Lemon has acidic components that help eliminate all odors when paired with salt it scrubs off most tough stains. Cut a lemon in half then add salt to the surface of one of the lemons. Use the lemon and salt to scrub the wooden utensils, if there are still some stains left you can use baking soda and lemon juice to get them off.

Step 3: Rinse 

Once you’re done with the cleaning process, rinse off all residue with water. Make sure you rinse off all the cleaning agents.

Step 4: Dry Utensils In the Sun

Naturally sundry your wooden utensils to lighten stains, keep them fresh, and eliminate all odors. It should take about one hour for them to completely dry. If it’s not a sunny day you can air-dry inside the kitchen.

Wood is quite different from the upholsteries in your home or office space. Quite durable in nature, wooden furniture is often designed with serious staying power and timeless relevance in terms of “aesthetic appeal” – they never go out of style; from tables to chairs, woods are always featured in our homes, farmhouses, business places, office space and often used in exotic locations e.g Royal palace. It’s everywhere.

Due to its nature, most of us find it quite easy to clean unlike the upholsteries – we simply wipe with a duster or piece of clothing when the wood furniture shows signs of dirt or grime on it! Easy, little effort and time saving. However, it might be complicated to clean your wood furniture effectively sometimes. Just like your upholstery, woods are made of diverse types; you could have mid-century modern with a light or dark finish or an option with a more traditional set-up, having great bones. Sometimes, when we try to dust off the grim, we are left with several shiny streaks – this can be frustrating. At other times, we find out that the grime or dirt can’t be removed.

Unlike the Upholsteries, which covers you may wipe with a sponge or wash with a device, there are a number of terms that get tossed around when it comes to wood furniture maintenance. From cleaning to dusting, polishing, waxing; all of which are done to keep the wood spotless and looking its best. Although a lot of people have their diverse opinions on how to clean and care for your wood furniture, the cleaning technique you use depends on the exact piece you own but here are some simple steps to take that are relevant to all types of wooden furniture: 

1. Dusting wooden Furniture

Dust is everywhere, hiding the beauty of everything it lays on. Not only is dust liable to build up a layer of film on your wooden furniture, it could also pose threats to your health via allergies. Most of us are guilty of spreading accumulated dust by using a dry cloth on the surface of the wood when cleaning – however, this scatters the dust in the air where it’ll float before landing back on the surfaces you just cleaned. The proper way to dust is to capture the dust in one place then you dampen a piece of clothing, using it to wipe it down!

2. Wiping Down Wooden Furniture

Avoid cleaning your wooden furniture with water, especially if such wood has a plastic coating. However, you can wipe out sticky spots on the wood with soap and water – this doesn’t mean you wash like you do with cloth covers. Simply soak a piece of cloth in water mixed with mild detergent, squeeze to near dryness then wipe the affected area on your wooden furniture. After that, rinse and dry with another (dry) soft cloth.

3. Polishing Wooden Furniture

With an ABRO Furniture Polish, you give your wooden furniture a protective layer that protects your wood when exposed to a certain temperature. Avoid using olive oil because oily polish would leave your surface more slippery, making it more liable to attract more dust.  

** If you find mould of fungi on your wooden furniture, you should do this:

1. Use the soft brush attachment in your vacuum cleaner to pick up bacteria.
2. Dip a cloth in water mixed with detergent; wring such cloth to nearly dry, then wipe the area
3. Rinse and immediately dry with a soft, clean cloth

These three basic steps and their implementation techniques are key in ensuring  you are able to prolong the life of wooden furniture in your homes and offices whilst ensuring you maintain a healthy living.

Happy cleaning…

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