Kitchen appliances cleaning hacks
Cleaning appliances takes only a bit of work and a little know-how.
From your blender to your microwave, from your toaster to an air fryer, our step-by-step guide will help you get spotless appliances in next to no time.
1) Air Fryer
Regardless of which appliance you’re cleaning, make sure to unplug it and allow it to cool before attempting to clean any part of it.
When it comes to how to clean an air fryer then removing large pieces of food is also a good idea, as well as soaking up any large amounts of oil or grease with paper towels. Never submerge the main unit of your air fryer (the part that plugs in) into water. Otherwise you’ll be putting yourself in danger and damaging the product causing you to need to buy a new one.
How to Clean Air Fryer Basket?
The first part of cleaning starts with detachable parts of the air fryer. They include the cooking basket, divider or any other non-electronic and washable parts and may vary depending on the make of the air fryer. To wash the air fryer basket or other removable parts, soak them in warm water and scrub them with our Dishmatic handle with a non scratch refill head and washing up liquid, to avoid damaging the non-stick coating on the cooking basket. Rinse with warm water after washing and leave to dry.
How to Clean Air Fryer Heating Element?
To clean the air fryer heating element or the coil inside it, dip a sponge or cloth in a solution of warm water and washing up liquid. We suggest using Dishmatic Microfibre Power Pads 2 in 1, that can gently scrub and wipe. When finished, dry with a clean soft cloth.
How to Clean Air Fryer Body?
To clean the air fryer body and the cavity where the cooking basket sits, use a dump cloth or microfibre pad to gently scrub the inside.
Next, use a clean and soft microfibre cloth to rinse and dry the appliance. Our Tear n’ Wipe microfibre cloths come in a roll of 15 – super easy to use and can be washed and reused many times.
When fully dried, reassemble all the parts of the air fryer.
2) Coffee machine
Start with cleaning removable parts
Wash the filter basket, water reservoir, and drip tray with warm, soapy water and our washing up handle to remove coffee residue and oils.
Run a cleaning cycle every 1-2 months to remove mould and yeast from the water reservoir and clean the machine internally. You can combine equal parts vinegar and water in the carafe, pour it into the water reservoir, and start a brewing cycle.
Use a cloth to wipe down the machine’s exterior, including the area around the coffee pod holder. Dry with a microfiber towel to avoid water spots. You can use Dishmatic Tear n Wipe – high quality microfibre cloth on a roll! You can find it on our shop.
After each use, empty the water reservoir and remove used coffee grounds or pods to prevent mould and residue buildup. Rinse the carafe with warm water, add soapy water, and clean with a soft cloth or sponge.
3) Microwave
To clean, fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup of water and combine with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or several tablespoons of baking soda.
Place the bowl in the microwave and turn it on high power for several minutes until the mixture boils and the window steams up.
Let it cool for five minutes before opening the door, then remove the bowl and wipe the inside clean with a sponge.
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4) Whisk/Beaters
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning and remember to never submerge any main unit and electric components in water.
To start cleaning your appliances, fill a bowl halfway with warm water and add a drop of dishwashing liquid.
To clean the whisker or beaters stir the mixture in the bowl with the dirty appliance until it becomes nice and frothy. Leave it overnight to soak.
After soaking, scrub to remove any residue with a Dishmatic handle with non scratch refill and let it air dry properly before storing.
5) Blender
Remove the blender from the base and give it a quick rinse.
Fill the blender halfway with hot water and add a couple drops of washing up liquid.
Put the blender back on the base and attach the lid.
Turn the blender on for 30 seconds. Empty out the dirty water, rinse thoroughly, and air-dry.
The blender will be clean and ready to use again immediately. It works with both glass and plastic blenders, and it only takes about a minute.
6)Toaster
As per all the other appliances, make sure to unplug the toaster and allow it to cool before start cleaning it.
You can gently brush away crumbs clinging to the delicate heating elements or along the edges of the toaster slots with a clean, soft-bristle pastry brush.
Never stick any sharp objects (like a dinner knife or fork) into the slots to retrieve your toast, because you can easily damage the heating elements. Crumbs often collect along the bottom rim of the slots below the heat source; a long, thin brush can help you reach the rim and dust the crumbs onto the tray below.
Most toasters have a crumb tray located on the bottom. Pull it out and empty the crumbs into the bin .
Use a damp paper towel or cloth to wipe away any remaining crumbs on the tray. You can also wash the tray with warm soapy water, but be sure the tray is completely dry before putting it back in the toaster.
To clean the outside of the toaster, use a damp paper towel or cloth. A damp sponge – like our Dishmatic Wonder Scrub – and a drop of washing up liquid can remove stubborn stains (don’t get any water inside the toaster slots, or near the lever, push buttons, or control panel).
Wipe the toaster dry with microfibre cloth or try Dishmatic Miracle Mop it the incredible cleaning pad that can absorb 5 times its weight in liquid.
7)Oven
NOTE : Whether you own a gas or an electric oven, the steps to clean it are pretty much the same. However, with a gas oven, you should take extra care not to let your cleaning agents into the gas burner under the vent slots at the bottom of the oven. One way to prevent this is to cover the vent with foil while you’re cleaning.
When it comes to oven cleaning, It almost sounds too good to be true, but many modern ovens come with a self-cleaning feature. During the cleaning cycle, the oven is heated to very high temperature, there food inside the oven incinerates, leaving behind a small amount of ash. The leftover ash wipes out easily with a damp cloth.
However, if you prefer a “hands on” approach, here are the steps for you.
Remove and soak the racks in boiling water with a little dishwasher detergent. After soaking for two hours, scrub the racks with a Dishmatic Scrubbee, rinse, and dry before returning them to the oven.
To clean your oven door glass without scratching it, mix baking soda and water for a thick paste. Spread the paste generously on the glass and let it sit for 20 or more minutes. After, gently wipe up the paste with a microfibre cloth, rinse thoroughly with water, and buff it dry for a sparkling shine.
Gently wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. If more drastic action is needed, use a specialised oven cleaner.
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