Having a clean and well maintain kitchen appliance is essential to keeping germs and insects at bay. Getting in the habit of regularly cleaning small kitchen appliances after each use is even better. Here are some tips for cleaning appliances using household cleaning solutions: dishwashing detergent, vinegar, baking soda and lemon.
Coffee Maker–
Remove the filter and the carafe. Soak in warm soapy water for 10 minutes. If stain in carafe is still visible after soaking, fill carafe with warm soapy water and 2 tablespoon of vinegar, let soak for another 10 minutes. To remove water deposits- use the solution 2 to 3 cups of water and equal part vinegar pour into the coffee pot chamber and hit the brew. Turn the machine off halfway into the cycle. Let the cleaning solution soak for an hour. Then turn back on to complete the cycle.
To make sure the vinegar solution residue is thoroughly off the coffeemaker chamber, run plain water through the machine two more times. To clean the outside of the coffee maker, use wet sponge with dishwashing soap wipe from top t to bottom, wipe dry with clean cloth.
Electric can opener–
Unplug the machine remove the lid cover and the cutting wheel. Using warm soapy water, scrub the pieces to loosen dirt stock on the pieces, if needed use baking soda paste to scour the blade. Wipe dry thoroughly with clean towel to avoid rust. For the base, wipe down the base with cloth dampened with dishwashing soap. Repeat the process without the dishwashing soap. DO NOT EMMERSE the electrical base in the water.
Microwave–
Fill the bowl with water and few slices of lemon. Place the bowl in the center of the microwave, set the microwave for three minutes on high power. Let lemon water sit inside the microwave for three or more minutes. The steam from the water will help loosen the food spills.
Remove turntable, soak in warm soapy water. Using sponge and the same solution to clean microwave walls, use the toothbrush to scrub the wheels corner/edges. Wipe dry with clean cloth. To clean the exterior use the sponge dip in warm soapy water, wipe clean and dry completely the front and sides of the microwave. For stainless steels microwave do the same process, then wipe polish the front using stainless steel cleaner following the grain.
Blender and Food Processor
Unplug the machine. Remove all removable parts. Place in the sink with warm water mix with dishwashing detergent. Clean removable parts using nylon brush to remove food particles. Rinse in warm water, and wipe dry with clean towel.
Meanwhile, clean the base. Use damp towel with drop of dishwashing soap to wipe clean the base. Repeat the process without the soap. Wipe dry thoroughly.
