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Spring is in the air. Can you feel it? I can even smell it! It's a smell of rain, flowers, and fresh cut grass. It's amazing. Flowers are blooming, the grass is starting to turn green, and my kitchen appliances are aching for some loving. Major loving!
The spring is the perfect time to clean your kitchen appliances. My kitchen appliances don't always get the love they deserve especially in the winter. I regularly do quick whip downs of all of them but things like cleaning inside the fridge or on top of it gets set aside for a better day.
Well, today is that day. I am all set to clean my fridge inside and out, clean out my nasty microwave, and get down to business on burnt on who knows what on my stovetop. My cleaning supplies are gathered and I am full stocked up on paper goods like Viva®, Scott® and Cottonelle® products.
Walmart is the perfect place to go for these items. There's pretty much a Walmart on every corner and with their easy signage it couldn't be easier to grab all your cleaning supply needs there.
This won't be an easy peasy job for these products either. They are going to get a workout! I'm embarrassed to show you all the cleaning that needs to be done but here it goes.
Tip 1
Always help children put items back into the fridge. At bare minimum check behind and underneath things for dried spills and clean ASAP.
Apparently, people in my house don't know how to put things in the fridge without spilling them. My kids love to put half spilling cups of milk in the fridge and then just let it dribble everywhere. They do this without telling me of the mess, it dries, and then something else ends up hiding the spot so I don't notice it. Or it's way in the back or way up top. I need a fridge alarm!
Tip 2
Don't let your cats jump on top of the fridge. If you do let them, regularly clean the top of it so dust, cat hair, and litter don't accumulate.
Then there's the nice dusty, cat hair filled top of the fridge. My cats love to jump on the fridge and then onto the top of the cabinets. It's one of their favorite hangouts that I should ban. I am WAY too short to see the top of the fridge so it didn't even dawn on me to clean up there. My husband the 6'3″ giant should have told me!
With my handy Kimberly-Clark products, I was able to clean all that mess with just two full sized sheets of Viva®Vantage® and Viva®Towels, one of each. Amazing, right!? Viva Vantage paper towels have a scrubby groove like texture to get those messes off with ease. With some spray cleaner, these paper towels, and some elbow grease the disaster that was my fridge was no match. They would be perfect for cleaning any grimy surface!
I especially loved just how strong Viva®Towels are. I was able to rinse these off and keep on chugging along without them taking too much damage. Which is kind of surprising with how soft they are (almost like a soft baby washcloth). I could easily use these to clean my kid's faces without them gripping that it's too rough.
The fridge looked SO much better afterward. I now can go grocery shopping and put everything up in my nice clean fridge. I even cleaned the stainless steel outside. That and my dishwasher can't escape little kid handprints and smudges.
AND the microwave couldn't escape splatters nor can the stovetop escape boil overs. I told you my kitchen needed some major love. I didn't lie, did I?
Tip 3
Make sure EVERYONE covers ALL items placed in the microwave. I don't care if you think it's something that won't splatter, just do it for fun!
Not to worry though that's all a thing of the past. Now that the kitchen is all spick and span we are getting on a deep cleaning kitchen schedule. No more of this nastiness is happening in the future! I hope it all stays just like this (at least for a little while).
Tip 4
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I especially love using lemon oil. It's the only thing I've found that cleans off all the smudges and has it looking like new again. Not even supposed stainless steel cleaner matches up! Just spray on a paper towel or rag and follow the grain of the stainless steel when wiping. It will look brand new in the end!
Tip 5
For nasty burnt on stovetop spots, I use a stovetop cleaner with sprinkled on baking soda.
I let the stovetop cleaner and baking soda sit for a bit before wiping off. Then I rub in circular motions until it's all gone. The baking soda gives it that extra scrubbing power to get ALL the gunk off!
Pretty cool I only used Viva paper towels to clean my kitchen appliances (plus cleaner). No other sponge or scrubber was needed! Not a lot was wasted either – I used only 4 full sized sheets for ALL of the appliances I mentioned today (that even includes the two sheets of paper towels I mentioned earlier!). Being able to rinse and reuse comes in handy!
Anway, all of this cleaning had me drinking water like there was no tomorrow. Needless to say, I'm so thankful to have also stocked up on Scott®1000 and Cottonelle® Clean Care bathroom tissue.
Scott 1000 and Cottonelle® Clean Care get the job done. Cottonelle® is the only brand that has a ripple texture that is designed to clean your bum better. They both give the performance you're looking for!
It never hurts to have a ton of toilet paper and paper towels on hand and spring is the perfect time to stock up on both of them. Be ready for spring and summer social gatherings by giving your house that deep clean it deserves! AND don't forget you can find great deals on all Viva, Cottonelle and Scott products at your local Walmart.
Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.
Great tips! I found tip#1 particularly funny because my kids are exactly the same! I here my wife complaining about this every time she clears out the fridge. I’m going tell her all about your tip! LOL
I love the look and smell of a freshly clean kitchen, and how you can let the fresh air in during the spring. I use paper towels to clean the inside of a fridge or microwave – very helpful.
I was just scrubbing out my fridge two days ago. I try to keep it wiped out so cleaning it doesn’t seem like an overwhelming task. That’s not always easy though!
I have stainless steel in my kitchen so I can relate to the smudges you mentioned. Also I have lemon oil in my cleaning closet but never thought to use it on my kitchenware… I plan to do that asap! Great clean up job!
I find cleaning our fridge relaxing because I am OC type of person. Now that we have a baby, I always make sure that everything must be cleaned on a regular basis.
You can never have enough cleaning tools! I really love having a clean home because I am such a clean freak. And I hate it when I run out of cleaning products. Scott is very reliable!
Can I just say how much I love Viva papertowels? They are so soft, yet durable. I use bounty on occasion because it’s cheaper than viva, but viva is still my favorite! I had no idea about lemon oil. Where did you purchase it?
These are some really nice tips for cleaning. Very well written! I never leave anything dirty, just clean it immediately after any spill occurs or I notice dirt anywhere.
A blessing for every person, be it male or female, who struggles with keeping the home nice and fresh. I’ll definitely share the amazing tips with all my friends. Thank you so much for sharing!
I just spent my whole weekend deep cleaning my house, and it felt so great! I love a clean house, sunshine and the smell of cleaning supplies (lemon and anything citrus is great!)
I just love to use Viva and Scott and the only time you may find something different in my house is when I send hubby shopping. Viva is amazing and Scott dissolves super easy so I don’t have to worry about clogged toilets.
It’s Autumn now down here in Australia… Is that a good excuse not to follow your cleaning great advice?! 😛 Just kidding, we’re going to spend more time inside now so a clean kitchen is always great! I had never heard the tips of using Lemon Oil for Stainless Steel! Thanks for sharing your experience with these products!
Furniture polish is amazing on stainless steel. Some furniture polishes can be a little streaky at first but it’s just a matter of rubbing. The lemon oil on the other hand looks great from the beginning. Love it!
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My oven is a mess! I totally hate spring cleaning! Your tips are amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like you better get a move on that oven than. Spring cleaning is calling your name! lol
Great tips! I found tip#1 particularly funny because my kids are exactly the same! I here my wife complaining about this every time she clears out the fridge. I’m going tell her all about your tip! LOL
Love cleaning products and reviews such as yours! Good proof that they work and are useful!
I love the look and smell of a freshly clean kitchen, and how you can let the fresh air in during the spring. I use paper towels to clean the inside of a fridge or microwave – very helpful.
Great tips, it’s amazing how quickly messes accumulate! Great products!
Ugh this has reminded me that I need to do some serious cleaning!! Looks like your kitchen scrubbed up well 🙂
These are awesome tips! I’m about to be in spring cleaning mode myself!
Spring cleaning is a perfect time to do those chores that no one like to do. Thank you for this tips…I”m headed to Walmart today!
I was just scrubbing out my fridge two days ago. I try to keep it wiped out so cleaning it doesn’t seem like an overwhelming task. That’s not always easy though!
I wish we had Walmart in the UK. I love cleaning the kitchen especially the dishes.
Oh yes, thank you for the tips, the cleaning before during and after holiday get togethers is very important to keeping the sanity
My kitchen is always in need of a good clean. I find it hard to find products that will keep up though. Thanks for the tips.
I really hate Spring cleaning so much. Excellent tips on the Oven. Ceramic ovens are hard to clean.
It is so sad that I’m getting busy these days no time for cleaning. Thank you for this. Good tips and ideas
Thank you so much for the stainless steel cleaning tip. The smudges and prints drive me crazy.
I have stainless steel in my kitchen so I can relate to the smudges you mentioned. Also I have lemon oil in my cleaning closet but never thought to use it on my kitchenware… I plan to do that asap! Great clean up job!
I find cleaning our fridge relaxing because I am OC type of person. Now that we have a baby, I always make sure that everything must be cleaned on a regular basis.
i need to clean up my microwave as it is not too nice looking at the moment. this was a good reminder for me
You can never have enough cleaning tools! I really love having a clean home because I am such a clean freak. And I hate it when I run out of cleaning products. Scott is very reliable!
Viva does seem to be more durable than other brands. Its great that it can clean microwaves like that.
My Mom would love those items since she’s really into cleaning. She would never tolerate mess in our home.
I got some spring cleaning done over the weekend. I have a lot more to go. These are great tips.
I have lemon oil….. what a great freshener idea while Im cleaning. Thanks for sharing that!!
Can I just say how much I love Viva papertowels? They are so soft, yet durable. I use bounty on occasion because it’s cheaper than viva, but viva is still my favorite! I had no idea about lemon oil. Where did you purchase it?
Viva is amazing!! Lemon oil is usually near the furniture polish in most grocery stores. It’s in a glass bottle.
My whole kitchen needs a good deep clean. I’m going to be busy in a few weeks!
I need to deep clean all of my appliances too! I love using viva, it makes cleaning so much easier!
These are some really nice tips for cleaning. Very well written!
I never leave anything dirty, just clean it immediately after any spill occurs or I notice dirt anywhere.
Happy spring cleaning these tips are perfect and definitely needed.
I just scrubbed my fridge clean yesterday, and what a difference! It makes me feel so much happier when I open my fridge and it’s clean and organized.
I just cleaned my appliances yesterday for Easter. I’ll use your methods next time.
Wow that’s a super cool tip! 🙂 thanks for sharing!!
A blessing for every person, be it male or female, who struggles with keeping the home nice and fresh. I’ll definitely share the amazing tips with all my friends. Thank you so much for sharing!
I hate spring cleaning. I need to start with the carpets,
I just spent my whole weekend deep cleaning my house, and it felt so great! I love a clean house, sunshine and the smell of cleaning supplies (lemon and anything citrus is great!)
I totally agree. The citrus scents are amazing!! I love that clean smell!!!
This post reminds me to clean my room. It’s a great mess! lol Thanks!
I just love to use Viva and Scott and the only time you may find something different in my house is when I send hubby shopping. Viva is amazing and Scott dissolves super easy so I don’t have to worry about clogged toilets.
It’s Autumn now down here in Australia… Is that a good excuse not to follow your cleaning great advice?! 😛 Just kidding, we’re going to spend more time inside now so a clean kitchen is always great! I had never heard the tips of using Lemon Oil for Stainless Steel! Thanks for sharing your experience with these products!
Furniture polish is amazing on stainless steel. Some furniture polishes can be a little streaky at first but it’s just a matter of rubbing. The lemon oil on the other hand looks great from the beginning. Love it!
My oven needs a major scrub down, but I have zero motivation to do it LOL. I need to get busy on it, though because it will only get worse.
I know what you mean. Luckily, the inside of my oven isn’t as bad as those things were.