4 Kitchen Hacks To Keep Your Cooking Space Spotless

4 Kitchen Hacks To Keep Your Cooking Space Spotless

From fly-fighting sprays to toaster touch-ups—these easy DIY tricks make cleaning feel way less like a chore

Shikha JainUpdated: Friday, July 11, 2025, 03:59 PM IST
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Maintaining a clean home can be difficult, but luckily, we have got some interesting tips, hacks, and methods to share that you can use to make cleaning a wee bit easier.

Material required:

Spray bottle 

Water 

Salt pepper 

Dried ginger powder  

Vinegar 

Dish soap

Sponge

Old toothbrush / Paint brush 

Old makeup brush 

Get rid of flies: Flies are attracted to rotting food and garbage smells. So you will need to keep your house clean. If food, water or soda spills, clean it up right away. They are looking for warm spots, so here is a simple trick: turn on the ac, all the flies will flee. If you can’t use AC, then take 2 cups of boiled water, mix in salt and pepper and let it cool. Put it in the spray bottle and spray whenever flies gather. Or mix one tbsp of dried ginger powder with 1 cup of water sprinkle it around. If there is stagnant water in containers, dump it out. 

Clean your toaster: Remove the crumb tray from the bottom, wash it thoroughly with dish soap and water, then let it dry completely. Flip the toaster upside down and shake it well to remove hidden crumbs. Use a toothbrush or paint brush to gently scrub off crumbs stuck on the heating elements and inner walls. Grab a makeup brush to clean those hard to reach nooks and corners. Mix vinegar + dish soap, dip a sponge into it, and wipe the outer surface to make it shine like new. 

Remove oily stains: Take baking soda and a lemon. Cut the lemon in half, and dip it in baking soda, and rub it on the oily stain. After rubbing a bit, clean with an all-purpose cleaner and the oil stain will be removed. It is that easy. 

DIY kitchen cleaner: Tired of greasy counters and sticky stoves? Here is an ultimate all-purpose cleaner for your kitchen! Whether you go store-bought or DIY, this hack will change your cleaning game. Mix equal parts vinegar + water, add a little lemon juice for that fresh vibe and boom, your countertops, appliances, even gas stove will shine like new!

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