Dish detergent.  Not dish soap - that’s number 10.  Dish detergent is the stuff you put in your dishwasher.   Now this stuff is not typically environmentally friendly although there are some versions out that are. The great thing here is that a sink full of hot water with 1/4 cup of detergent is the perfect soaking bath for anything greasy or grimy. Think light fixtures, burner pans & knobs, fridge drip pan etc.

Old brushes, combs, your shampoo bottles (the bottoms get really icky), and scrub brushes & sponges all will benefit from an hour long soak.  You may still need to take  a brush to some areas, but the majority of your issues will slide right away.  Try it next time, you won’t believe how easy it is.

Tags: brushes, cleaning, dirty, stove, stove tops

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