Ever buy something that you never use and wonder why you purchased it in the first place? Have you bought something that gets used, but are annoyed that you can only use it for one purpose? Kitchen tools, utensils and appliances can be used in unusual ways to help you not only make the most out of your purchases, but also to save you time and money. Here are 15 kitchen hacks, sure to provide some new ways to clean, organize and work in the busiest room in your home.Want to make the most out of your time in the kitchen? These #kitchenhacks will help you save time and money: http://t.co/dw5ZKsxORq
— Appliance Experts (@VegasAppliance) June 3, 2014
Cleaning Hacks
Disinfect your disposal with this concoction! #KitchenHack pic.twitter.com/bXadf8F7iL — TheMaids (@TheMaidsCorp) June 3, 2014
Get your garbage disposal in great shape by combining ice, lemon and salt and pouring it down the drain.Reuse Dryer Sheets to Remove Stubborn Gunk Off Pots & Pans: http://t.co/oNWVaUxIbv #dailytip #kitchenhack #diy #clean #reuse #HappyThursday — ApplianceVideo (@ApplianceVideo) May 22, 2014
Dryer sheets aren’t just for the laundry room anymore. Scrub your pots and pans with these sweet-smelling sheets for sparkling cookware.#Cleaning Tip: Wipe the fridge or microwave with bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth, it’s a natural deodoriser!
— BKS Ltd (@BKSltd) May 27, 2014
Why waste your money on deodorizing products when you can utilize materials sitting around your home?Did you know you can use baking soda to clean the oven? 5 simple kitchen cleaning #HomeHacks http://t.co/uwtdoBwYus pic.twitter.com/mTkYgZiv6N — Bohen (@bohenuk) April 10, 2014
If your oven is dirty, baking soda can help eliminate years of food and grime.#Cleaning tip: Clean your dishwasher effortlessly, fill a dishwasher safe bowl with 2 cups of vinegar . http://t.co/VV9teBJHUw — steam cleanerreviews (@SteamCleanersUK) April 17, 2014
Dishes coming out of the washer dirty or filmy? Try putting a bowl with vinegar into the wash.Food Hacks
Cooking with ginger? Use a spoon instead of a vegetable peeler to get the most out of your root. #kitchenhack pic.twitter.com/bEfM8Nyr8B — Hillshire Farm (@HillshireFarm) May 15, 2014
Some foods make it a hassle to cook with, especially the dreaded ginger root. Use a spoon to make peeling ginger less of a chore.#KitchenHack: Use a (sterilized) thumb tack to poke a tiny hole into the bottom of the egg shell before boiling & peeling will be a breeze!
— WellnessMats (@wellnessmats) May 22, 2014
This one can be tricky, but will help greatly once you are done boiling.Does flambeing make you nervous? simply light a stick of spaghetti for an instant lighting taper #kitchenhack pic.twitter.com/u68hzBhDcX — A Taste of Devon (@atasteofdevon) April 30, 2014
Flambeing tends to scare off a lot of cooks, use this tip to make the process easier.Organization Hacks
Install LED Tape in Your Refrigerator for High-End Lighting http://t.co/hzKfFI5ZBG #diy #dailytip #lighting #kitchenhack #homeimprovement — ApplianceVideo (@ApplianceVideo) May 27, 2014
Refrigerator lights go out all the time, eliminate the need for new bulbs with LED tape.“@WebBlinds: #homehack #tip Hide ugly routers with an empty book to keep your house looking neat and tidy pic.twitter.com/syNLUsc98a” #OVERHEAT!
— Tim Morley (@Timbo_UK) April 6, 2014
Internet routers can be found in nearly every home these days, and luckily they don’t need to be seen to be used. Hide that ugly box to keep your home looking neat.#HomeHack Use old door knobs for hanging towels. pic.twitter.com/dH7abskNOG — Web Blinds (@WebBlinds) May 7, 2014
Hanging towels come in handy all the time, reuse old door knobs to create hanging spots where needed.#HomeHack Letter organizers = best flip flops and flats organizer ever. pic.twitter.com/qg0av00dJS — MichiganHousesOnline (@MIHousesOnline) May 21, 2014
Got too many shoes and flip flops taking up space? Use a letter organizer to help sort your kicks.TIP OF THE DAY: Use a tension rod under your sink to organise #cleaning products. #Kitchen #Eastbourne #Bexhill pic.twitter.com/hifgRGGet9 — Kitchen Showrooms (@RussDeacon) May 23, 2014
If you are always misplacing your cleaning products, a simple tension rod can ensure they stay in the same place.
Hopefully these tips will help you save time, keep your kitchen in order and get the most out of your appliances. For more information, give us a call today at (702) 515-1515.