WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
One great tip solves two
common problems. Intriguing, right? A reader explained how family members were
constantly asking, “What’s for dinner, Mom?” To combat this, she hangs a dry
erase board on one side of the refrigerator that listed the weekly dinner menu.This
lets her family to check the board themselves instead of pester her. She also
hangs a second dry erase board on the other side of the fridge to keep track of
leftovers. The family always knows what is in the fridge to eat, which results
in less waste.
YOU TRY THE SALAD DRESSING FIRST
Speaking of leftovers and
opened food in the fridge, here’s another great tip. Stop wondering when you
opened that jar of mayo or spaghetti sauce. Write the date on newly opened
items with a Sharpie. You’ll get a quick idea of whether something has been
sitting in the fridge for too long or if it’s time to eat something before it
goes bad.
Keep utensils from slipping
through the dishwasher basket
If you have small kids, you
likely have straws or tiny utensils that slip through the basket in your
dishwasher. To avoid that, and avoid potentially melting plastic pieces, place
large glass beads in the dishwasher basket to keep those items from slipping
through.
Would you want your
neighbor looking inside your microwave?
Everyone with a microwave
knows that cleaning dried up food off the ceiling and walls of one can be time
consuming. We received numerous tips about how to make this task quick and
easy.Try placing a damp sponge or rag in the microwave and heat it up for 3 to
5 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the steam to loosen whatever
is caked onto your microwave walls. Use the damp sponge/rag to easily wipe it
away! This can be modified in a variety of ways, such as using a bowl of water
and vinegar and/or baking soda and letting that heat up and steam.
Use pantry ingredients to
clean the kitchen, greenly
Green cleaning was quite a
popular tip from readers, who showed plenty of love for basic items that are
stocked in kitchens. Using vinegar, baking soda, water, lemons, and even kosher
salt will get your kitchen sparkling, reduce the amount of money you spend on
cleaners, and save you money.
STEAM CLEAN THE STICKY STUFF
Another trick for getting
your kitchen clean in a green way? Buy a handheld steamer! Once you put water
in it, you’re good to go. The steam will remove food from ovens, oven-tops,
microwaves, and sanitize counter tops and more.
Everyone loves the look of
stainless steel appliances but no one tells you until it’s too late that they
show fingerprints and smudges within seconds of placing them in your kitchen.
Keep your stainless steel looking brand new by using baby or olive oil. Just a
small dab on a soft cloth will erase any marks and help prevent new ones from
sticking.
Instant grocery list. There
will always be days when you need to make an impromptu trip to the grocery
store. Make these visits easier by creating a list of your family’s most
commonly purchased items. Laminate it and then punch a hole in one corner. Use
ribbon or some other method to attach it to your reusable grocery bags so you
always have a reminder of what things you might need. When you bring the bag
inside, make sure you remember to put it back in your car by putting your purse
or keys in it.
DISH RAGS ARE THE NEW PAPER TOWEL
Save money and the
environment by using dish rags to wipe up messes and clean counters instead of
paper towels. Store several in a drawer so they’re convenient but not an
eyesore and simply toss them into a hamper at the end of the day.
Wash them each week with
other laundry (they don't take up much space!). Of course you should still keep
paper towels on hand, but keep them out of the way so you’re not as tempted to
grab one for a minor spill. (as written by
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