How to Solve 19 Kitchen Cleanup Conundrums

Conundrum: Stovetop Splatters

Solution: 

• As soon as the stove has cooled enough to touch (but isn't so cool that the spill has hardened), wipe away the mess.
• Cover dried-on spills with a wet, soapy dish cloth and let it sit while you tackle another cleaning challenge. Use the cloth to wipe up the softened spill.
• For stubborn, neglected messes, make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Apply to the spill, leave on for 10 minutes, and wipe away with a damp paper towel. You can also use a nonabrasive cleanser.

Conundrum: Stains Burned onto Casserole Pans

Solution: Fill the pan with warm water, add a fresh dryer sheet to the bottom of the pan, and let soak for 15 minutes. Wash and rinse thoroughly. Alternatively, fill the pan with hot water, add a handful of baking soda, and soak for the same amount of time. Scrub with the abrasive side of a scrubber sponge, rinse, and then wash.

 

Conundrum: Cooked-on Egg

Solution: Add a bit of water to the skillet and return it to the heat for a few minutes. This will loosen the egg and allow you to wipe out the pan effortlessly.