How can you clean kitchen appliances easily and effectively?

What do you absolutely need in a kitchen? First and foremost, the three “big ones” – refrigerator, stove and dishwasher – are indispensable. But since they are often used on a daily basis, the kitchen appliances get dirty over time, their surface no longer shines, they are a little unclean on the inside or greasy fingerprints can be seen here and there. This is for everyone Cleanliness fanatics a disaster! But even if stains and limescale residue won’t impress you, you have to admit that your kitchen appliances need a thorough clean. Fall is the ideal season for this, so many housewives are now rolling up their sleeves and getting to work! Here we show you which tricks you can follow when cleaning your kitchen appliances in order to enjoy the best results!

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It’s hard to imagine life in the kitchen without a refrigerator. This kitchen appliance is simply a must, no matter how big it is, whether it has an integrated freezer compartment or none or an ice cube dispenser or not. Every refrigerator needs regular and thorough cleaning.

Before you start, you must first switch off the refrigerator from the mains for safety reasons. Then clear out and remove any food that is already unsuitable for you. Take everything out and scrub the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge dipped in lukewarm, soapy water. Sprinkle some baking soda on stubborn stains to make them easier to remove. Then wipe again with the sponge and dry with a soft cloth. To remove unpleasant odors, you need to freshen up the interior walls with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe them again with a microfiber cloth.

Also, wipe the bottom grille with a dry piece of kitchen paper. Don’t forget about the door seals, they also need to be cleaned.

Only after you’ve done all of this can you put the clean shelves and drawers back in and then put the groceries back in the refrigerator.

Cleaning a dirty oven with burnt-in food residues and stubborn incrustations is not easy at all. But this has to be done regularly, a thorough cleaning is due at least twice a year so that the oven and hotplate look brand new to you. But before you start, prepare the necessary cleaning supplies. Be careful here, as the usual remedies may not be suitable for your stove or may scratch its surface. For example, when cleaning ceramic hotplates, steel wool and aggressive cleaning agents are unthinkable.

First remove the small parts to make cleaning easier for you. To get good results when cleaning your oven, it is imperative that you soak the dirt first. In this way you can easily remove burnt food from the surface. A vinegar cleaner would go a long way here. Let the agent work for a few hours, then wipe it off with a dish brush and cloth.

So that you are never unpleasantly surprised by dirty dishes or unclean cutlery, you must regularly care for your dishwasher and clean it thoroughly once every 12 weeks. This also extends the life of your dishwasher. A clear sign that the appliance needs to be cleaned is the longer time (than usual) that the dishwasher needs for a particular program. Then you have to act immediately! First of all, of course, you have to empty the dishwasher completely. Remove dishes and baskets! Then pull out the drain strainer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to clean it. Also clean the door seals, as dirt usually settles there. A sponge and vinegar cleaner can be your first aid here. Check for possible limescale deposits and if you notice them, clean the area with a limescale cleaner from the drugstore. Citric acid is also recommended. Only after you’ve done all of this can you put all the pieces back together. And at the end, to complete the cleaning, run your dishwasher on the 60 degree or 95 degree program without dishes! Voila! You did it!