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Organizing and Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets From "Spruce It Up With the Queen of Clean Inside the Castle" episode SCI-105

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If your kitchen pantry looks like this, Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean®, will help you with some great tips on cleaning and organizing your shelves. The Queen says that one of the best ways to organize a pantry shelf is to get rid of contents in open boxes or bags and replace them with clear, plastic containers. Not only do they stack and store beautifully, you'll be able to see the contents through the container.

The Queen of Clean®, Linda Cobb, reveals tips for cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets.

• The first thing the Queen suggests is to replace your chemical-filled cleansers and cleaning supplies with environmentally-friendly products. Here are some products that will save cash and eliminate toxins from your home:

  White vinegar
  Baking soda
  Club soda
  Lemon juice

• For cleaning the shelves, remove everything first then dip a soft cloth in some warm water and wipe the shelf. For more difficult cleanups (spilled honey, for example) use a soft cloth with some water on it, sprinkle on some baking soda and wipe well.

• If you have bags with products that are prone to spillage -- flour, for example -- pour the contents into a plastic container with a top that closes. This will eliminate spilling.

• Place similar items (crackers and cookies, for example) on the same shelf.

• Be sure to match the proper containers with their lids to eliminate clutter.

• Wrap cords around appliances to prevent tangles.

The Queen's Dirty Little Secrets

• Wipe down the outside of wood cabinets or pantries with a very thin coat of car wax. Dry then buff for a beautiful shine.

Next: Cleaning the Oven

RESOURCES :

Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean
ISBN: 0743418301
Author: Linda Cobb
(1998) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com

Talking Dirty Laundry With the Queen of Clean
ISBN: 0743418328
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com

The Queen of Clean: The Royal Guide to Spot and Stain Removal
ISBN: 0743437837
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com

A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and ...
ISBN: 0743428315
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com