That’s why any hack that makes it just a little easier or faster is worth giving a try.
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This tip will save you from frequent cleanings, especially as the holiday season starts to approach.
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As this area is rarely cleaned, cooking grease settles, trapping dust and causing some unpleasant odors.
“We rinse and repeat until all the grease has been removed.
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Gomasi recommends placing newspaper on top of cabinets to prevent grease and dirt buildup.
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When the newspaper gets dirty, simply toss it and replace it with a new sheet.
Let it sit overnight, then wipe away with soapy water and a cloth.
Thankfully, it’s easy to clean out.
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Fill an ice tray with small pieces of lemon, rock salt, and water.
Once it’s frozen, dump the lemon ice down the disposal.
The rock salt and ice will clean the blades, while the lemon makes the whole thing smell great.
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“Dont wait until youre done cooking and eating to handle the entire clean-up process,” says Valladolid.
So, fight oil with oil.
It can also keep your baking sheets and cooking dishes clean too.
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Use your vacuum hose attachment to quickly clean out the interiors of your cabinets.
Dirt and dust will be gone in no time!
Not all the cleaning has to happen at once!
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Thankfully, it’s easy to clean.
If it’s small enough, your dish rack might fit inside your dishwasher.
Bulkier racks can be left to soak in a soapy sink, then rinsed and towel-dried.
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