Category Archives: baking soda

Cleaning Plastic Containers

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Anne

Plastic containers, no matter how expensive they were when you first bought them, are often difficult to clean and tend to get permanently stained.  Here are a few ideas on how to clean them, or deal best with the issue: … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator and Freezer Cleaning

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Anne

If your fridge or freezer doesn’t smell as fresh as you would like it to, here is a simple fix: Refresh-Your-Fridge-or-Freezer Mix Ingredients 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp baking soda 6 drops of essential oil, peppermint or eucalyptus (for freezer) … Continue reading →

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Microwave cleaner

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Anne

The inside of your microwave can trap food odors and grease which will spoil the flavor of the food you heat in it.  Here is a recipe for a paste that removes odors and grease easily and your microwave will … Continue reading →

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Oven and Stove Accessories

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Anne

Grills that rest on gas stove burners and chrome rings surrounding burners on an electric stove, as well as oven knobs collect food splatters and grease.  These items can be soaked in a solution of 1 cup baking soda 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Oven Cleaning over night

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Anne

For extra heavy-duty oven cleaning jobs, use the following procedure. Block the vents in the oven floor with waxed paper or aluminum foil, then preheat the oven to 300F for 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the door … Continue reading →

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