5. Remove Grease and Tough Stains From Pots and Pans
Getting rid of grease and tough stains can be difficult but this easy trick will simplify the cleaning process. Sprinkle baking soda directly on greasy pots and pans. Add boiling vinegar and allow around 30 minutes for the mixture to work on loosening hardened food particles and stains. Use a sponge to scrub and stains should lift off easily and quickly. Repeat the process if needed. You can use a similar method on baking sheets too. Be cautious if you’re cleaning aluminum cookware specifically, as leaving baking soda for too long can cause oxidation and therefore discoloration to occur.
6. Clean the Oven
Cleaning the oven can feel like a big undertaking but combining baking soda and white vinegar will make it easier. To start, create a paste by mixing sodium bicarbonate and water and then spread it on the bottom and all sides of the oven. Spray vinegar over the paste and it will begin to foam. Let it sit for a few minutes and then scrub with a sponge or dishcloth. Difficult stains and hardened food particles should come off easily. If not, spray on more vinegar until it’s easy to remove the gunk, or repeat the process.
