{"id":1830,"date":"2016-06-07T10:01:47","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T23:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/\/?p=1830"},"modified":"2024-01-03T18:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T07:49:27","slug":"diy-kitchen-hacks-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/diy-kitchen-hacks-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Kitchen Hacks and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The smells and sounds of the kitchen make it one of the most exciting and appreciated parts\u00a0of the\u00a0household. But sometimes the process\u00a0of cooking and cleaning up can be so time consuming, that it dampens the excitement. Here are some great DIY kitchen hacks and tips to help make cooking in, cleaning and organising your kitchen a little bit easier, and loads more fun!<\/p>\n

Freezing things in ice cube trays<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t waste food; freeze it! Using ice cube trays to freeze things like curry pastes, tomato paste and lemon juice is easy and thrifty!\u00a0 Once frozen, just pop the cubes into a freezer bag, label, date and defrost as needed.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Kitchen hack tip: Pureed baby good freezes really well and saves busy mums plenty of time. Freeze ice cube trays of mashed pumpkin, mixed greens, a meaty casserole, etc., then once frozen put in to separate freezer bags. Defrost one block of each for a complete meal for babies 6-12 months old.<\/div>\n
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Source: Yahoo! News<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cleaning the microwave<\/h2>\n

Working in the hospitality industry is a great place to pick up great kitchen hacks like this one! To clean a filthy, baked on, crusty microwave, pull the glass microwave tray out and spray the inside surfaces with Spray and Wipe. Place a microwave safe mug of water inside and zap for 40 to 60 seconds (depending on your microwave\u2019s wattage). The mess will soften and easily wipe out with a clean, wet Chux.<\/p>\n

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Source: Martha Stewart<\/a>
Image credit: Johnny Miller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For some other ways to clean the kitchen, here are 4 natural kitchen cleaning products for your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Microwave meringues (seriously\u2026)<\/h2>\n

While we\u2019re on the topic of microwaves\u2026 you will have your MIND BLOWN by how easy it is to make microwave meringues (yes, they look a little different, but they taste just as good)! Try this recipe from BBC goodfood<\/a>, and you\u2019ll never spend another minute of your life \u2018gently beating egg whites until stiff peaks form\u2019 again!<\/p>\n

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  1. Stir 1 lightly beaten egg white in to 300g sifted icing sugar and roll into balls.<\/li>\n
  2. Place 3 balls at a time on to a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 1\u00bd minutes.<\/li>\n
  3. Let them cool and serve with cream and fresh fruit \u2013 insanely good!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Source:The Kitchen Mccabe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Line shelves and drawers with paper<\/h2>\n

    Line your pantry shelves and kitchen drawers with paper so leaking products (e.g. oils and vinegars) don\u2019t leave stains, and utensils don’t leave scratches. If you\u2019re renting, do this when you first move in to a place, and all you\u2019ll need to do when you vacate is remove the paper and do quick wipe with a microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n

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    Source: the kitchn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Cleaning fry pans<\/h2>\n

    Most people know the old bi-carb trick, but did you know that adding a little detergent can make the cleaning process even easier? To clean a burnt fry pan, generously sprinkle bi-carb soda over the burnt parts, and squirt a little dishwashing detergent in the pan. Gently top it up with water so the bi-carb doesn\u2019t move, and put the pan on the stove on full heat. Just as it comes to the boil, turn the heat off off so it doesn\u2019t boil over and let it sit for between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on how burnt the pan is. The baked on grime should come straight off.<\/p>\n

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    Source: bellabox<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Knot plastic bags<\/h2>\n

    Knot plastic bags for reuse before stuffing them in to a plastic bag holder \u2013 it makes them much easier to pull out.<\/p>\n

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    Source: Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Freeze mince in flat portions<\/h2>\n

    To make defrosting time quicker, freeze mince in sandwich bags, flatten and remove the air before sealing. A sandwich bag holds roughly 500 grams of mince and will defrost quickly and easily in a shallow water bath. This trick works with almost any food product.<\/p>\n

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    Source: Southern Living<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Curtain rods and wall hooks<\/h2>\n

    Using short curtain rods or even small towel racks, are a great way to store rolls of garbage bags, paper towels, and kitchen cleaning products. Temporary wall hooks are also a fantastic idea for storing saucepan lids on the inside of the cupboard doors, and hanging utensils.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re not quite confident with installing rods and hooks by yourself, Airtasker has plenty of handymen<\/a> (and women) waiting to help you out.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Source: Apartment Therapy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Hassleback potatoes hack!<\/h2>\n

    Of all of the kitchen hacks around, this is sure to be a favourite. When making hassleback potatoes, put a skewer through the bottom of the potato before cutting it; it stops you from cutting right through the potato.<\/p>\n

    Why didn\u2019t anyone tell us this earlier?!<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Source: A Muse in My Kitchen<\/a>
    Image credit: Linda Lyell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Get more juice out of citrus<\/h2>\n

    To get the most juice out of your citrus fruits, microwave limes, lemons and oranges for up to 20 seconds and roll them on the bench before cutting and juicing them.<\/p>\n

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    Source: Nutrition Secrets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Do you have any other great DIY kitchen hacks and tips you’d like to share? \u00a0Please leave us a comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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