How to Solve 19 Kitchen Cleanup Conundrums

Milk scum? Cooked-on egg? No problem.

Conundrum: Cheese Stuck to a Grater

Solution: To make grater cleanup a breeze, spritz with nonstick cooking spray before grating cheese and the residue will wipe right off.

 

Conundrum: Spotty Porcelain Pieces (Including Kitchen Sinks)

Solution: Fill a stained porcelain serving dish or sink with warm water, then drop in several denture-cleaning tablets and watch the stains dissolve like magic.

 

Conundrum: Grease Splatters on Walls and Backsplashes

Solution: Try an all-purpose cleaner that has the word degreaser on the label: Spray it directly on the spot and wipe clean with a paper towel. This is effective on walls painted with semigloss or high-gloss paint. Beware, though: Flat paint is not as forgiving―it will absorb every splash.