## How to Clean Kitchen Appliances Naturally
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s important to keep it clean and disinfected. But harsh chemical cleaners can be harmful to your health and the environment. That’s why it’s best to use natural cleaning methods whenever possible.
Here are some tips on how to clean your kitchen appliances naturally:
### Stovetop
**Materials:**
* Baking soda
* White vinegar
* Dish soap
* Water
* Sponge or cloth
**Instructions:**
1. **Create a baking soda paste.** Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of water to create a paste.
2. **Apply the paste to the stovetop.** Spread the paste over the stovetop and let it sit for 15 minutes.
3. **Wipe away the paste.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe away the paste. The baking soda will help to loosen any grease or grime.
4. **Rinse the stovetop.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the stovetop.
5. **Dry the stovetop.** Use a clean cloth to dry the stovetop.
### Oven
**Materials:**
* Baking soda
* White vinegar
* Dish soap
* Water
* Sponge or cloth
* Baking dish
**Instructions:**
1. **Create a baking soda paste.** Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/4 cup of water to create a paste.
2. **Spread the paste over the oven.** Spread the paste over the entire interior of the oven, including the door.
3. **Let the paste sit.** Let the paste sit for 12 hours.
4. **Wipe away the paste.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe away the paste. The baking soda will help to loosen any grease or grime.
5. **Rinse the oven.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the oven.
6. **Fill a baking dish with vinegar.** Fill a baking dish with 1 cup of white vinegar.
7. **Place the baking dish in the oven.** Place the baking dish in the oven and turn the oven on to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. **Let the vinegar evaporate.** Let the vinegar evaporate for 30 minutes. The vinegar will help to remove any remaining odors.
9. **Wipe down the oven.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe down the oven.
10. **Dry the oven.** Use a clean cloth to dry the oven.
### Microwave
**Materials:**
* White vinegar
* Water
* Sponge or cloth
**Instructions:**
1. **Fill a bowl with vinegar and water.** Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water.
2. **Microwave the solution.** Microwave the solution on high for 5 minutes. The steam from the solution will help to loosen any grease or grime.
3. **Let the solution cool.** Let the solution cool for a few minutes before opening the microwave door.
4. **Wipe down the microwave.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the inside of the microwave.
5. **Rinse the microwave.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the microwave.
6. **Dry the microwave.** Use a clean cloth to dry the microwave.
### Refrigerator
**Materials:**
* White vinegar
* Water
* Sponge or cloth
* Baking soda
**Instructions:**
1. **Create a vinegar solution.** Mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of water.
2. **Wipe down the refrigerator.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of the refrigerator with the vinegar solution.
3. **Rinse the refrigerator.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the refrigerator.
4. **Dry the refrigerator.** Use a clean cloth to dry the refrigerator.
5. **Place baking soda in the refrigerator.** Place an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to help absorb odors.
### Dishwasher
**Materials:**
* White vinegar
* Dish soap
* Water
* Sponge or cloth
**Instructions:**
1. **Fill the dishwasher with hot water.** Fill the dishwasher with the hottest water possible.
2. **Add white vinegar to the dishwasher.** Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the dishwasher.
3. **Run the dishwasher.** Run the dishwasher through a complete cycle. The vinegar will help to clean and disinfect the dishwasher.
4. **Wipe down the dishwasher.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of the dishwasher.
5. **Rinse the dishwasher.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the dishwasher.
6. **Dry the dishwasher.** Use a clean cloth to dry the dishwasher.
### Washing Machine
**Materials:**
* White vinegar
* Baking soda
* Water
**Instructions:**
1. **Fill the washing machine with hot water.** Fill the washing machine with the hottest water possible.
2. **Add white vinegar to the washing machine.** Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the washing machine.
3. **Run the washing machine.** Run the washing machine through a complete cycle. The vinegar will help to clean and disinfect the washing machine.
4. **Add baking soda to the washing machine.** Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the washing machine.
5. **Run the washing machine.** Run the washing machine through a complete cycle. The baking soda will help to remove any remaining odors.
6. **Wipe down the washing machine.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of the washing machine.
7. **Rinse the washing machine.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the washing machine.
8. **Dry the washing machine.** Use a clean cloth to dry the washing machine.
### Dryer
**Materials:**
* White vinegar
* Water
* Sponge or cloth
**Instructions:**
1. **Fill the dryer with hot water.** Fill the dryer with the hottest water possible.
2. **Add white vinegar to the dryer.** Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the dryer.
3. **Run the dryer.** Run the dryer through a complete cycle. The vinegar will help to clean and disinfect the dryer.
4. **Wipe down the dryer.** Use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of the dryer.
5. **Rinse the dryer.** Use a damp sponge or cloth to rinse the dryer.
6. **Dry the dryer.** Use a clean cloth to dry the dryer.