Quickie Green Cleaning Microfiber cloths is my cleaning product of the week review. They are produced from high quality yarn and woven to very high densities. The best part to these cleaning cloths is that they are tailored to clean specific surfaces which maximizes their effectiveness. GREEN CLEANING - Microfiber cloths are for every possible cleaning. It isn't just about the cleaning liquid, you have to have good cloths for each surface. In some cases, you can clean a surface without using any fluids. They are color-coordinated and offer tags with their specific use in case you forget. Once used, throw them into the washing machine to be re-used. Green Cleaning makes five types of microfiber cloths:
1. Kitchen & Bathroom - enhanced to absorb oily liquids
2. Glass & Windows - enhances water absorption for a streak free finish
3. Dusting & Polishing - has a magnet like effect on dust
4. Stainless Steel- formulated to easily remove fingerprints and smudges
5. Electronics - for plasma/LCD and flat screens with a soft suede like weave that leaves a sparkling clear shine without streaking, linting or damaging sensitive surfaces.
There is something to be said about these high polyester microfiber threads.
http://www.martaperrone.com
Showing posts with label cleaning the kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cleaning the kitchen. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Durable Dishtowels
I was in need of some new dishtowels as we rarely put cooking utensils pots and pans and other china in the dishwasher preferring to do them by hand It is a shared experience with my husband regardless of who made that night's dinner.
After sorting through the many choices at my local Bed Bath and Beyond, I chose Calphalon brand towels. I found the pattern more to my liking and they were about $1 more, but as importantly they were about 20 sq. inches larger and seem more absorbent and of a higher quality cotton. The fact is we typically replace our dishtowels only under duress or after a kitchen redo.
When they have been through the washer and dryer a few times I will tell you all how they are holding up.
Weekly I review cleaning products and tools for the home on my website.
http://www.martaperrone.com
After sorting through the many choices at my local Bed Bath and Beyond, I chose Calphalon brand towels. I found the pattern more to my liking and they were about $1 more, but as importantly they were about 20 sq. inches larger and seem more absorbent and of a higher quality cotton. The fact is we typically replace our dishtowels only under duress or after a kitchen redo.
When they have been through the washer and dryer a few times I will tell you all how they are holding up.
Weekly I review cleaning products and tools for the home on my website.
http://www.martaperrone.com
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Clearing The Air
The aftermath of a great dinner sometimes means clearing the air in the kitchen!
While the weather has temporarily turned back to unseasonably hot in Los Angeles I still found I had a need to eat a good piece of meat. My loving husband had seen a recipe for a caramelized shallot and walnut side dish that seemed the perfect match for a Chateaubriand I was dying to make. Both dishes turned out perfectly, and with the addition of some greens we relished every bite while watching election results sipping a nice red. I will post the recipes shortly.
The problem came after when an extraordinary meal lingered about the kitchen through cooking odors.
How do you fix this if you don’t live in Southern California where you can open the doors yearlong?
I know we all want to linger a bit to enjoy our creations, and it’s beneficial to digest before doing heavy lifting, but clean all the dishes pots and pans thoroughly very shortly after the meal. Wipe all counters and the stove top as well. Throw out the garbage, as food odors tend to linger. I always keep lemons and lime handy, cut one in half and add it to the garbage disposal, and sense the air quality improve immediately. You may want to add a splash into the dishwasher or sink as you clean it as well. Cleaners with fragrances can improve things as well. I recommend Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray; it eliminates odor problems at their source and leaves a clean pleasant fragrance.
Cleaning the kitchen can be as much fun as orchestrating a great meal while it helps burn a few calories in the process. Happy eating, happy cleaning, happy living.
http://www.martaperrone.com
While the weather has temporarily turned back to unseasonably hot in Los Angeles I still found I had a need to eat a good piece of meat. My loving husband had seen a recipe for a caramelized shallot and walnut side dish that seemed the perfect match for a Chateaubriand I was dying to make. Both dishes turned out perfectly, and with the addition of some greens we relished every bite while watching election results sipping a nice red. I will post the recipes shortly.
The problem came after when an extraordinary meal lingered about the kitchen through cooking odors.
How do you fix this if you don’t live in Southern California where you can open the doors yearlong?
I know we all want to linger a bit to enjoy our creations, and it’s beneficial to digest before doing heavy lifting, but clean all the dishes pots and pans thoroughly very shortly after the meal. Wipe all counters and the stove top as well. Throw out the garbage, as food odors tend to linger. I always keep lemons and lime handy, cut one in half and add it to the garbage disposal, and sense the air quality improve immediately. You may want to add a splash into the dishwasher or sink as you clean it as well. Cleaners with fragrances can improve things as well. I recommend Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray; it eliminates odor problems at their source and leaves a clean pleasant fragrance.
Cleaning the kitchen can be as much fun as orchestrating a great meal while it helps burn a few calories in the process. Happy eating, happy cleaning, happy living.
http://www.martaperrone.com
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