Diwali Cleaning Tips: As soon as we hear the name of Diwali, the list of cleaning and decoration starts running in everyone’s mind. Cleaning every corner of the house has become a tradition, because it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi enters only a clean house. In such a situation, people do deep cleaning of the entire house every year before Diwali, but the most difficult thing is to clean the kitchen, especially the kitchen cabinets. Due to daily cooking fumes, oil splashes and moisture from spices, stickiness accumulates on the cabinets. This dirt not only looks bad, but also gradually spoils the wood or laminate. But don’t worry, if you try some easy home remedies, the kitchen cabinets will start shining like new again.
If you have sticky oil stains on your kitchen cabinets, a mixture of vinegar and baking soda is the most effective solution.
how to use
- Mix equal amounts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
- Add one spoon baking soda in it and stir well.
- Now spray this solution on the cabinets and leave it for 10 minutes.
- After that wipe with a soft cloth or microfiber.
- Vinegar removes grease and baking soda cleans stains. This will bring natural shine back to the cabinets.
2. Lemon and Dishwash Liquid – Natural Cleaning Agent
The citric acid present in lemon removes both dirt and odor.
how to use
- Take lukewarm water in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of dish wash liquid in it.
- Dip a sponge or cloth in it, squeeze it out and clean the cabinets.
- Finally, wipe it with a dry cloth so that there is no moisture left.
- In this way, old stains will also be removed and fresh fragrance will spread in the kitchen.
3. Hot water and salt – old but effective remedy
Sometimes simple solutions are the most effective. By adding a little salt to hot water and cleaning the cabinets, the grease accumulated on them can be easily removed.
How to do
- Take hot water in a bowl and dissolve some salt in it.
- Dip a cloth in it and wipe the cabinets.
- For stubborn stains, rub for a while.
- This solution is especially good for wooden cabinets because it does not cause any damage to the surface.
4. Microfiber Cloth – Easy way for daily cleaning
If you want that the cabinets do not get dirty again and again, then keep wiping them gently with a microfiber cloth every day. Due to this, the layer of dust and oil does not accumulate. Do light cleaning with lukewarm water once a week so that dust and smudge marks remain missing.
5. Coconut Oil – The Secret to Bringing Back the Old Glow
If your cabinets are wooden and are starting to look old, coconut oil can bring back their glow.
how to use
- Take a few drops of coconut oil in a clean cloth.
- Apply it lightly on the cabinets and rub it in circles.
- Wipe with dry cloth after 10 minutes.
- Coconut oil moisturizes the surface of the wood and brings a natural shine to it.
6. Internal cleaning is also important (Don’t Forget the Inside)
Often we clean the outside of the cabinets, but forget the inside. Dust from spices, oil bottles or dry grains accumulates in the inner part.
How to do
- First of all take out all the items.
- Wipe the inner surface with a dry cloth.
- Then clean with mild detergent water.
- Place the item again after it dries.
- If you want, you can put a paper liner inside, so that cleaning becomes easier next time.
7. Follow this routine once a week (Weekly Routine)
Diwali cleaning is not just for the festival but is a sign of a healthy kitchen. If you take some time every week to wipe down the cabinets, there will never be a need for major cleaning.
Along with cleanliness in the kitchen, there is also fragrance (Add a Fresh Fragrance)
After cleaning, boil lemon peel or cinnamon stick in water and spread its vapor in the kitchen. This will not only make the kitchen smell good, but will also prevent any kind of smell.
On the occasion of Diwali, when you are busy decorating every part of the house, do not ignore the kitchen. After all, this is where both the fragrance and taste of the house come from. With the above given easy and home-made tips, your kitchen cabinets will look like new again. This time on Diwali, when the lights and lamps will illuminate the entire house, your kitchen will also not lag behind in its brightness.
(Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
