Expert shares quick cleaning hacks to reduce energy usage in the kitchen

It is safe to say that most people have a love-hate relationship when it comes to cleaning the house, and depending on what state your home is in, it can take a few hours at a time. Our kitchen can be one of the busiest and dirtiest rooms, therefore, it needs the most TLC, so what are some quick cleaning hacks that could make our cleaning sessions easier?

To help you maintain a clean kitchen, cleaning experts from London end of tenancy cleaning company share their top tips on cleaning common kitchen items, along with viewing data of cleaning videos on Tiktok, where 59.1 billion views have been generated for the ‘CleanTok’ trend.

5 Expert hacks on difficult household items

1. Citric Acid

Tiktok #Cleaningmicrowave views: 16 million

Cost: £0.30 - Lemon

As the phrase goes ‘When life gives you lemons…’ use them to clean your microwave. Citric acid has been found to be one of the best natural cleaners, and using lemons can leave a squeaky-clean look. As a general rule, microwaves need to be cleaned at least once a week* depending on how often they are used, and instead of leaving it for days, it is much simpler to clean it down after each use. But for a deep microwave clean, Mira suggests:

“One of the most effective cleaning hacks can be through using a lemon as the juice holds antibacterial and antiseptic properties meaning they can kill bacteria, and remove mould and mildew whilst still smelling good.

“After cutting a lemon in half, place it face down on a microwave-friendly plate and pour a couple of teaspoons of water over the top, then turn the microwave on. Make sure to watch it until steam starts to appear, remove the lemon and wipe off any liquid inside the microwave as the food splashes should easily wipe off.”

2. White Vinegar

Tiktok #Cleaningdishwasher views: 56.6 million

Cost: £1.02 - White Vinegar, Baking Soda

It is important that dishwashers are cleaned at least once a month* to prevent any malfunctions, clogging and unsanitary conditions. Certain home cupboard ingredients are a great and cheap way to ensure your machine is left looking and smelling new. Mira shares:

“White vinegar can help break down any remaining food and grease whilst baking soda will remove stains and any odours. Use a tablespoon of baking soda and sprinkle this into the dishwasher, underneath and behind the bottom rack, then leave it for an hour to ensure it has reached maximum absorption. Set your machine on a heavy cycle but midway through, open it and pour in two cups of white vinegar. Shut the door and resume the cycle until complete. Any excess dirt and disgusting smells should have cleared by the time the cycle has ended.”

3. Baking Soda

Tiktok #cleaningfridges views: 257.6 million

Cost: £0.65 - Baking soda

With fridges and freezers playing an essential role in the kitchen, they must stay on for 24 hours a day and to ensure the quality and safety of your food, it is therefore important to have a weekly deep clean. If left for a long period of time, the fridge can act as a breeding ground for bacteria* such salmonella, listeria and E.coli.

Mira shares simple cleaning tips you could do to clean your fridge:

“Make sure to remove all food products from the fridge and then wipe the interior with a mixture of warm water and two tablespoons of baking soda. Any smells will be absorbed by the baking soda, eliminating odours and will also remove stains from food residue or spillages. Remember to leave the fridge door open for 10 minutes to allow the mixture to sit and then wipe and repeat if needed.”

4. Dishwasher Tablet

Tiktok #kitchensinkcleaning views: 83.4 million

Cost: £3.05 soap, cloth, drain unblocker

Cleaning the kitchen is an essential task but disinfecting the kitchen sink should be done daily*, as kitchen sinks can carry more bacteria than both a toilet and a rubbish bin. Commonly used for washing hands, vegetables, dishes and more, it is important to take care of your taps and drains to ensure water is fresh, running efficiently and is free from odour. In response to this, Mira suggests:

“Most sink faucets are made of metal, which frequently leads to corrosion. To prevent rubbing off more metal and rusting, use warm, soapy water and a microfiber cloth when cleaning your faucets. Once the tap has been cleaned gently, you should immediately notice a difference when turning it on.

“Use a dishwasher tablet over the plug and then pour boiling water over top to dissolve it to clean drains. Try using a drain unblocker, which can be purchased in any store, to remove further grime if this doesn't work to free any stuck grime and leave a fresh scent.”

5. Soap

TikTok #airfryercleaning views: 9 billion

Cost: £0.73 - Soap, sponge

Over the past year, air fryers have become the kitchen craze with them being a healthier and quicker alternative to cooking our favourite fried foods. They cost around £52* a year to run so ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of your airfryer is vital. Failing to clean your air fryer regularly could lead to food contamination, low cooking rate and possibly fires.

In response to this, Spokesperson Mira Yordanova from London End of Tenancy Cleaning company shares top tips on how to clean your air fryers:

“The easiest method to ensure that your air fryer remains clean and hygienic during each cooking session is to clean it after every use. Grease, filth, and any food residue can bake into the tray if it isn't cleaned, making cleanup more difficult than necessary.

“Once the tray has cooled, take it from the fryer and gently scrub all exposed parts with a sponge and dish soap. If this proves to be too challenging due to buildup, consider using a toothbrush since the bristles can reach the nooks and crannies. Make sure to keep the heat-proof coating on the tray's interior intact.”

Methodology:

1. London end of tenancy cleaning company wanted to share some tips on the simplest ways to clean home kitchen appliances.

2. Utilising TikTok, the total number of views for the kitchen items were collated by searching #[item]cleaning.

3. The cost was estimated based on the price of each product sourced from Tesco.

4. London End of Tenancy Cleaning company gave expert commentary on how to clean each kitchen item to ensure they remain hygienic and safe.

5. Data was collected on 06/06/2023 and is correct as of then.

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