Removing Baked on Food
Dryer Sheets*
*These are the fabric conditioner sheets used in tumble dryers.
To remove baked on food from a pan, fill with very hot water and one dryer sheet and leave to soak for an hour or two. Pour off the water, toss the sheet and wipe out the pan. All the baked onfood comes off easily. If it does not come clean, leave to soak overnight.
- When cleaning dust and animal hair from freestanding fans, window unit air conditioner filters or Venetian blinds, use a dryer sheet. It not only removes dust and hair faster, but after prolonged use, it creates a protective coating on the wires of the fan for even easier dust removal.
- Dust your television and computer screens with a used dryer sheet as this will reduce the static and prevent dust resettling.
- Clean shower doors with a used dryer sheet to dissolve soap scum.
- Collect animal hair by rubbing the area with dryer sheets, they will magically attract all the loose hairs.
Dishwasher Powder
- Another method of removing burnt food is to cover the area with dishwasher powder and enough water to make a paste. Let it soak overnight and wash it clean the next day.
- To clean copper pans, give them a good scrub with dishwashing soap, then take a half a lemon and pour salt on it, use it to scrub the copper, you will see the shine come through. Keep adding salt to the lemon as you clean.