As annoying as it is to clean your appliances, it must be done.
Here’s how to clean kitchen appliances to get them squeaky clean.
Appliances make food prep and cooking so much easier.
And the smaller the appliances get, the more pieces they have to clean.
Especially when its got little grooves and rings that can easily hide old food and debris.
Below, youll find tips on how to get all of your beloved appliances squeaky clean.
cleaning expert at Grove Collaborative
How to clean kitchen appliances
1.
Coffee maker
There aretwo ways to clean your coffee pot: with descaling powder and with a vinegar solution.
Then pour the water into your coffee makers water reservoir and brew the full tank without coffee grounds.
To ensure all the cleaning solution is gone, repeat the third step two more times.
For vinegar, fill your coffee makers water reservoir with one part water to one part vinegar.
Brew the full tank of water without coffee grounds, allowing the vinegar to deep-clean your coffee maker.
Once its finished, dump out the water and repeat the second step one more time.
If theres a vinegar odor or taste, repeat the rinse once more with a scoop of coffee grounds.
Instant Pot
Cleaning your Instant Pot is pretty simple.
cleaning expert at Grove Collaborative
But, the part youre likely missingthe hidden silicone ring hidden in the lidis a bit more complicated.
you’ve got the option to also run it through the dishwasher if you have one.
Blender
To dissolve those hard-to-reach icky bits in your blender, all you need is some vinegar.
Just put equals parts water and vinegar in your blender and mix it up.
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Angela Bell, a grove guide atGrove Collaborative,tells Well+Goodthat cleaning the oven takes some time.
It requires a time-lapsed cleaning solution that works away at cooked-on food matter.
Save this task for overnight, she says.
Spread an oven cleaner over the entire interior and let it sit for 10 to 12 hours.
The cleaner will break down caked-on food and grime, making it easy to wipe away.
Air fryer
All the nooks and crannies in air fryers make them hard to clean.
But if you dont, or your model isnt dishwasher safe (be sure to read to manual!)
youll have to do it by hand.One Redditor discoveredthat apple cider vinegar was everything their crusty air fryer needed.
Scrubbed it with a dish brush and its as clean as its been since the first time Ive used.
Smells good, too, they said.
Additionally, you’re able to keep it simple and scrub it with soap and water.
When the cycle is over, use a towel to dry your dishwasher.
Microwave
Bell saysthat your microwave should be cleaned frequently to avoid build-up.
Leave the microwave door open ajar to let odors air out.
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