We have all experienced the sad reality of stubbornness, stuck on food, and stains on the dishes in the kitchen sink. While cooking and using many dishes, simply placing them in the sink will not prevent food residue from drying out. Once it does, it will become very hard to get rid of. In this article, we would like to show you a homemade dish spray that will help you cut through grease and grime. This article will show you how to make a DIY spray and stop buying commercial ones that are full of chemicals and toxic ingredients.
This recipe will help you make things easier and totally change the way you clean your dishes. If you have been doing the “clean as you go” approach, it is time to stop doing this. Do not waste any time while cooking. Enjoy your prep time and leave the washing for the end. You don’t have to worry about leaving your dishes in your sink for a while either. With this product, all food residue and grease will start dissolving as soon as you spray it on. It will perfectly fit in the whole process. Whenever you use a pan, pot, or dish, spray them with the solution and place them in the sink. The ingredients will start dissolving grease and food residue immediately.
Whenever the time to clean your dishes comes, you will be able to quickly wipe them clean and rinse them and the whole sink in no time.
One of the best features of this dish spray is that it starts working as soon as you spray it on the dirty dish, saving you time and effort. If you have been using a commercial spray, it is probably time to make a DIY one and enjoy its power.
How to make the DIY dish spray?
You will need:
• a spray bottle
• 1 tbsp dish soap
• 300ml water
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 5 drops of lemon essential oil
Squeeze out a small amount of dish soap into a spray bottle, then fill the remainder with lukewarm water. You can eyeball the amounts since it doesn’t have to be precise. Add about 1 tbsp dish soap and 300 ml of water.
Use an old spray bottle if you have one. A continuous spray bottle will work best.
Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. It will help fight hard water stains and mineral buildup. Lemon oil would also work and add more grease-cutting power. Keep this solution in the spray bottle and shake well before use.
When in the kitchen, keep this spray on the sink. As you prep or cook dinner (or any other meal for that matter), spray each dirty dish generously. Set them in the sink and let them sit there covered in the dish spray. By the time you finish eating and are about to clean up the kitchen, the spray would have worked its magic. Whether you choose to clean your dishes by hand or in the dishwasher, it will help dissolve the majority of food residue and grease.
For burnt pots:
If you burn something in your pot, the thick layer of food left on the bottom of it will be nearly impossible to remove. Here are some tips approved by professional cleaners in which you can pre-treat them and make their scrubbing and cleaning easier.
1. Dish soap – whenever you have a thick layer of burnt food residue on the bottom of your pot, pour enough water to cover the burnt portion. If the whole pot is burnt, just cover its whole bottom. Pour a generous amount of dishwashing detergent, mix them together, and put the pot on the stove. Bring this mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a bit. Pour out the water and use a scouring pad in order to scrape the burned film covering your pot’s bottom.
2. Baking soda – if you want to take this approach, make sure you scrape off the majority of solid leftovers. The soda will help dissolve the burnt residue. Sprinkle it generously over the burnt area and add water. Let this mixture sit in for a while. Depending on how bad the burnt part is, you can choose to go for several minutes or a few hours. Use a scouring pad and gently scrape the bottom of your pot clean.
3. Distilled white vinegar – Pour a liberal amount of white vinegar and make sure you cover the burnt area. Let your pot soak in the vinegar for a few hours or overnight. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to clean it properly after. Gently scrub the leftovers away and thoroughly rinse with warm water.
Pro tip: Never use steel wool on stainless steel pots. You will damage their finish permanently.