15 Great CLEANUP Tips for the Cook in You

These are such common problems encountered in the kitchen even if you just occasionally cook.

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1. Easy blender cleanup. Fill blender part way with hot water; add a drop of detergent; cover and turn it on for a few seconds. Rinse and drain dry.

2. Loosen grime from can openers by brushing with an old toothbrush. To clean blades, run a paper towel through the cutting process.

3. Don't panic if you accidentally scorch the inside of your favorite saucepan. Just fill the pan halfway with water and add ¼ cup baking soda. Boil awhile until the burned portions loosen and float to the top.

4. A jar lid or a couple of marbles in the bottom half of a double-boiler will rattle when the water gets low and warn you to add more before the pan scorches or burns.

5. To remove lime deposits from teakettles, fill with equal parts vinegar and water. Bring to a boil and allow to stand overnight.

6. Before washing fine china and crystal, place a towel in the bottom of the sink to act as a cushion.

7. To remove coffee or tea stains and cigarette burns from fine china, rub with a damp cloth dipped in baking soda.

8. To quickly remove food that is stuck to a casserole dish, fill with boiling water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda or salt.

9. To clear a sink or basin drain, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by a cup ofvinegar down the drain. . let the mixture foam, then run hot water.

10. When a drain is clogged with grease, pour a cup of salt and a cup of baking soda followed by a kettle of boiling water.

11. Silver will gleam after a rubbing with damp baking soda on a soft cloth.

12. For a fast and simple clean-up of your hand grater, rub salad oil on the grater before using.

13. A toothbrush works great to clean lemon rind, cheese, onion, etc. out of the grater before washing it.

14. While baking fruit pies, does the juice runneth over? Shake salt into the spills. They'll burn to a crisp and can be easily scraped up with a spatula.

15. Grease splatters or other foods that have dried on the stove, burner rings, counter appliances, etc., may be removed by applying dry baking soda to the spots, then rubbing with a damp cloth. Rinse with clear water, dry and enjoy the like-new look.