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Stove: Effectively combat grease residue with a spray of the vinegar and water solution. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cleaning with soapy water for a sparkling stove.
Sink: Replace bleach with vinegar to avoid the risk of food contamination. Spray around the sink and countertops, then rinse with soapy water. Adding salt helps clean pipes and eliminate odors.
Stainless steel cookware: Boil water and vinegar in pots and pans to loosen grease deposits. Adjust the amount of vinegar depending on the thickness of the grease. After degreasing, wash with soapy water.
Kitchen Floor: Mix a few tablespoons of white vinegar in a bucket of water. Use a mop or sponge to remove tough stains, leaving your floor shiny without expensive detergents.
Microwave: Heat a bowl of vinegar solution for about 5 minutes, letting the steam loosen the dirt. Then clean with a sponge. A lemon can also be used for a deeper clean.
Caution:
Caution: Wait 20 seconds before removing the bowl to avoid hot water splashing and use oven mitts.
Enameled cookware: Similar to stainless steel, boil water and vinegar in enameled cookware to soften residue, then clean with soapy water.
Coffee makers and kettles: Fight bacteria and limescale by boiling a vinegar-water mixture in these appliances, followed by a clean water rinse. For coffee makers, additional clean water may be needed to eliminate vinegar odors.
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