Instead, hand wash your knives using mild dish soap. To prevent rust and damage to wooden handles, dry the knives immediately with a clean dish towel rather than letting them air-dry. Instead, try this safer method: Grab a microfiber cloth—even dry, this tightly woven cloth is capable of removing germs from touchscreen surfaces. If the screen is grimy and you have a specialized cleaning spray for tech devices, spritz the cloth lightly first, then wipe the screen and follow with a clean, dry cloth. Never spray cleaning fluid directly onto a screen or keyboard. Instead, get in the habit of replacing your kitchen sponge once per week. Want a more eco-friendly solution? Switch to a dish cleaning brush or a silicone sponge that lasts longer. Instead, follow our oven-cleaning guide, including some all-natural ideas, like using baking soda and vinegar to form a paste to scrub the oven door. Some alternatives: try using a drain snake, and get in the habit of periodically pouring a tea kettle of boiling water down the drain. The water will help break down soap scum or other debris caught in the pipes.
