Dried On Food Cleaning Challenge

1. Greetings! Very useful advice within this article!
   It is the little changes that make the most important changes.

   Many thanks for sharing!

2. I generally soak my caked plates in hot water and soap solution. It all generally comes off with a little scrubbing or even with some lemon 🙂

3. I just bought a 3-pack of their sponges last week, but I didn’t see that kind. I know what you’re talking about with the eggs though!!! I’m looking for those in the store next!

4. That looks like quite the mess! I’m always looking for a good kitchen sponge, and Scotch is a brand I trust. I’ll have to go hunt these new sponges down!

5. I just scrub and scrub. If that doesn’t work, I just throw everything away!
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6. letting them soak in hot water usually does the trick for me.

7. letting the dishes soak in hot water usually does the trick for me.

8. I usually let them soak for as long as I can in hot soapy water. Then I’ll try scrubbing and get as much as I can and if there is any left I’ll soak that again in hot soapy water.

9. I definitely let my dishes soak in soapy water that is really hot!

10. My tip is to dust from top to bottom.

11. I let the dishes soak in hot, soapy water.

12. I always put hot water and alittle dishwashing soap and let it soak overnight. Then I use my fave sponge and it wipes right off. I’ve been using scotch brite sponges for as long as I can remember.

13. Thanks for the giveaway…soak overnight in soapy water !

14. Cleaning under appliances. Scot Brite Sponges work well in this area.

15. Soak caked on pans with a fabric softener sheet overnight.

16. Soak pots and pans and use baking soda

17. I put all the silverware in a cup of hot soapy water to soak

18. Soak the pots

19. my tip is if you have a dish that you cant get clean pour dishdetergent in it and some hot water and it will be easier to clean

20. Best cleaning tip is hot water & vinegar to help cut grease and baked on foods (also works great on floors!)

21. My tip is always rinse your dishes so they dont cake up and dry

22. Add a bit of vinegar for cleaning and grease cutting!

23. You can use hydrogen peroxide to get out blood-stains in fabric. Soak in hydrogen peroxide, then scrub the stain with soap and water.

    • great tip!

24. Use baking soda with dish soap for baked on grime.

25. empty out food and soak in water as soon as you’re done with a dish

26. Cleaning the bottom of my glasses & cups.

27. I love to soak everything first.

28. My tip is to soak baked on food before trying to wash and use a gentle scrub brush.

29. Clean it as soon as possible

30. Use non stick pans and everything comes off so easy! Also soak them right away

31. Soak dishes in hot, hot water. Start washing when water is cooled down enough to put your hands in. Very hot water just cleans better.

32. Soak the pots, pans, etc. as soon as you empty them. Helps to easily clean them later.

33. Delegate to other family members. 😉

34. I think the biggest tip I can give is don’t buy cheap dish soap. Really, it’s worth it to buy the more expensive stuff. You won’t have to use as much.

35. Have my husband do the dishes is the best. But when I do them I have to let them soak in hot water.

36. i soak stuff immediately after cooking

37. I always add a bit of water to pans with things like baked on egg and a minimal amount of dish soap and let it boil away on stove for a while. Loosens up the worst of the mess.

38. Use a little baking soda on especially difficult dish messes.

39. When cooking, have a sink full of hot water. Put your used pots in there as you go. Makes cleanup so much easier.

40. you can loosen pans up and make it easier to wash by running them in dishwasher first before scrubbing them

41. I like to clean as i go when i cook. That way at the end of the meal I am not overwhelmed with kitchen duty!!

42. I sprinkle baking soda and a little bit of hot water on my stove before bed and I makes it easier to clean the next morning

43. I like to keep Bar Keeper’s Friend on hand for stainless steel pots & pans. Without it, even after scrubbing, there will be spots on the pieces. Sprinkle a little Bar Keeper’s Friend on & clean with a Scotch Brite sponge & it looks absolutely new.

44. Burnt on food in pans.

    • Oops, I read that as what is my challenge. My tip for it is to let baking soda paste (water & soda mixed) to sit on it for a while and then wipe it off with a soft scrubbing sponge.

45. Soak caked on pans.

46. My tip is to clean as you go, not to leave a miss, always clean up right away.

47. Pour Baking soda and vinegar in garbage disposal to remove odor

48. a kitchen spray with degreaser is a must!

49. Soak with hot water and ultra dawn dish soap for a little while and then just scrub away. It’s how I’ve been doing it for years. lol 🙂

50. soak pots and pans

51. Baked on ceramic seems to be the hardest for me to clean. But I have found that if I put a small amount of Dawn into the pan add hot water and let set for fifteen minutes even the ceramic comes clean easily.

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52. My tip is to soak the pots and pans….have a glass of wine or 3….then go back and tackle them.

53. The link that you have for Scotch-Brite’s twitter is wrong (it’s a fake) the official one is: @scotchbrite_3M and that’s the one I’m following. You should fix it in the widget

54. Soak encrusted pans in soap and vinegar

55. add some cream of tartar and water to pan with burnt on foods and bring to a simmer
    let the pan cool and burnt on mess will come off easier

56. My counter top is tile with grout. It’s always getting brown and dirty. Yuck.

57. I have a few pots and pans with nonstick surfaces that need to be cleaned carefully. I also get spots on things in the dishwasher sometimes.

58. Let any hard stains soak over night with some warm water and dish soap. The next day it’ll be easy to clean.

59. Pour old baking soda from the fridge into your kitchen sink drain. Add a ton of vinegar. Enjoy fizz for a minute. Add water to rinse and scrub around drain lip. Voila, clean drain, inside and out!

60. Clean up messes right after you make them. It avoids messes pilling up and makes cleaning easier.

61. I love to put a few drops of pure therapeutic lemon essential oil on my sink and counter tops for amazing shine. Excellent for keeping area clean and fresh in both kitchen and bathroom and smells great. Can also use lime, grapefruit and/or orange essential oil(s).

62. Use duct tape to pick up small areas of animal hair, broken glass, etc. Works like a charm.

63. I clean as I go along so when I’m done doing something, I’m not overwhelmed with a huge mess.

64. I try to always focus on at least surface cleaning the main areas of the home once a day and deep cleaning specific rooms once a week!

65. clean countertops and stovetops with hot soapy water first then dry and use disenfectant wipes like clorox or lysol

66. I do a little each day -really helps

67. My tip is to clean as you cook then there won’t be as many dishes to do after the meal.

68. I like to use lots of soap, elbow grease, and a good soak.

69. I use vinegar in my mop water, helps….And try to clean as I mess it up.

70. i do certain cleaning task certain days of the week and am all done on saturday!!

71. rinse everything out in the sink

72. we have 7 pomeranians, no carpet and hardwood floors. when “sweeping” the corners and under beds wrap packing tape around your swiffer like a big ol’ lint roller.

73. My cleaning tip is Clean as you go! If you leave it to the end it makes a bigger mess.

74. If you have indoor dogs and tile flooring use bleach when you mop. Follow mixing directions on bottle. It gets rid of odors and disinfects.

75. Cleaning tip: any mess is easier to clean when it is new/fresh – try not to wait!

76. I am careful to rinse everything out in the sink so nothing gets “glued” on.

77. Start with the ceilings and work your way down. Celebrate your successes when you clean a designated part of your house rather than feeling discouraged because the entire house isn’t clean.

78. I try to pace myself with cleaning so I do a little every day, then I don’t end up with a big mess by the time the weekend comes around.

79. I try to clean on a schedule so things don’t get too bad. And, I clean from top to bottom.
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80. Use reusable color coded cleaning cloths so you can keep certain ones for the bathroom and kitchen.

81. use a reusable pad or even washcloth on your swiffer or other floor mop to save money instead of buying expensive one-time-use pads.

82. I use baking soda and water to get off grease and clean the inside of my deep fryer

83. soak in hot soap water and sos

84. I always try to rinse dishes right away…if grim is stuck, I soak it for awhile, take a sponge, and it wipes right off!

85. I soak dishes in hot soapy water and use a non scratch pad to clean the dishes with.

86. Not original but soak your dishes in hot soapy water and use a degreaser.

87. Soak your pots and pans in hot soapy water

88. Soaking everything in soapy water.

89. My tip is to let it soak.

90. If I have a pot or pan that looks impossible to clean, I fill it with water, put it on the stove, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, let sit for a few minutes, and it is much easier to clean.

91. leave soapy water mixture overnight

92. soaking in soapy water

93. Soak everything overnight- with a touch of dishwasher soap- it will be effortless to clean.

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94. My tip is to either wash dishes right after you use them, or soak them in soap water.

95. I soak them overnight with a little bit of vinegar in the water

96. I make my own soft scrub with a mixture of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice.

97. Soak for a couple of hours or over night. Some times I will put water in the pot with baking soda and boil it for a few minutes.

98. SOS pads and hot water!!!! Thanks again for this giveaway!

99. SOS pads and soak (overnight when can) is what I do.

100. I soak in hot soapy water.

101. vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle will clean just about anything!

102. Honestly.. SOS pads.

103. I use a baking soda and Dawn mixture to get that baked on stuff off!

104. I love mr.clean magic erasers.

105. Sadly, the best one that I can come up with is to soak those tough dishes overnight.

106. I hate with a passion to clean my blinds, but I find if I dust them everyday they are much easier to clean.

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107. I usually let pots and pans with stuck on food soak overnight in soapy water and then wash the next day.

108. To do one load of laundry each day, so it doesn’t pile up so much.

109. I use orange oil. It will get out almost any stain, old or new.

110. Try and wash pots as soon as possible, while nothing has had time to dry on.

111. to clean the microwave, throw a cut up lemon in a bowl of water and microwave for a few minutes. It will loosen everything up. Then just wipe and your done

112. always pre-soak!

113. Natural cleaners like vinegar work just as well as the harsh chemical cleaners.

114. vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle will clean just about everything!

115. I let the soak in really hot water and dish soap it wokrs well

116. Use lemon juice to kill germs on surfaces.

117. I try to put dishes with anything in the sink right away. If I give it a scrub and stick it in the dishwasher, it comes out clean.

118. My tip to get dried on hard food off of dishes is to scrub, soak, repeat, repeat, repeat til it’s off. Don’t wait overnight, just start with it so that you can have it scrubbed down by the time you are done! 😀

119. soak dishes first

120. Soaking in soap warm water overnight for easy cleanup in the morning.

121. For a really crusty pan, put in a little water and a little dish soap and put it back on the stove to just a boil and then remove and wash! Easy Peasy!

122. Soak things before cleaning, it’s requires much less effort if you give it time

123. I mix lemon juice and water. Heat in microwave and it just washes out.

124. For really sticky pots and pans, I use a dryer sheet in the pan and let it soak overnight.

125. keep it simple…

126. My cleaning tip is to use vinegar and newspaper to wash windows.

127. I love vinegar for everything, cleaning mostly…

128. Put baking soda & a little water (like a paste) on the bottom of a pan that has burnt food. Let it soak over night & it will wash right off.

129. Try to fill with water overnight and scrape off dried food in the morning easily

130. I use vinegar as a cleaner and deodorizer.

131. Sanitize your dish sponge daily by microwaving it for 2 minutes.

132. Clean everything with vinegar and baking soda.

133. i make sure to soak first…whether it’s clothes or dishes

134. I soak everything overnight and then clean-up is usually a breeze.

135. I don’t know how much of a tip this is, but I keep two sponges at the sink (a regular sponge and a scrubber), and when I run the dishwasher, I put the sponges on the top shelf to sanitize them. I’d love to give this new Stay Clean sponge a try!

136. No car wash soap?? Dishwashing detergent is gentle, and won’t streak the paint!

137. To clean urine I use vinegar, anti-bacterial dish soap and laundry detergent.

138. i soak for a while if it is hard to clean. also to keep your sponge clean, microwave it! they will last longer not mell and kill off food bacteria.

139. Soaking makes everything easier to clean.

140. I use baking soda to clean the inside of the fridge

141. I microwave my sponge every night for 2 minutes to kill hidden bacteria

142. vinegar and water in a spray bottle cleans things very well

143. Baking soda is great almost everywhere and non-toxic for counters and places food may touch

144. I use vinegar and baking soda for cleaning walls

145. Use an old toothbrush to get corners and small spaces clean.

146. I use organic cleaners but recently discovered vinegar and baking soda!

147. I add dish soap and a bit of water to pots with burned on stuff then I put it on the stove and boil. The scorched stuff lifts right off.

148. Vodka is a great natural cleaner

149. I always soak dishes with baked on food and add baking soda to the water to loosen it.

150. I use vinegar in the toilet instead of toxic chemicals. I don’t like that kind of stuff around my pets.

151. vinegar cleans glass just like windex and is a ton cheaper and natural!

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