3 sprouted kitchen items you probably forgot to clean and how to keep them spotless

When it comes to keeping the kitchen clean , dishes and tables come first.

But there are other spots in the kitchen that we don't want to clean regularly, which means they're likely to sprout, stain, and wear out quicker than they should.

With a few simple tips and tricks , getting these things back to their best condition is easier and less time-consuming than you might think.

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Organization expert Anita Birges has made kitchen decluttering even easier by sharing some of her best tricks for those forgotten areas.

You can watch the video above to see all of his tips.

© Nine Organization expert Anita Birges shows 9Honey Living how to clean three sprouted kitchen utensils.

cutting boards

We're not talking about washing your cutting board after use, we hope you don't forget to do that.

What we mean here are those stains and dirt that seem to stick to your boards and make them look so bad you want to throw them away.

Well, save some money and put away your cutting boards because you can make them look new again with a deep cleaning, which Birges suggests every three months.

To clean a wooden board, he recommends sprinkling a generous amount of baking soda onto the surface, then squeezing the juice of half a lemon over it.

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"With the remaining lemon, rub it in small circular motions," he explains.

"The baking soda will help remove any stains or odors on the board and the lemon acts as a natural disinfectant."

Finally, use a warm, damp towel to clean.

© Nine To clean a wooden board, she recommends sprinkling a generous amount of baking soda over the surface.

For the soiled plastic board, follow the same method as above for the wooden cutting board, but instead of cleaning it with baking soda and lemon juice, let sit for 10 minutes.

Then take the board to the sink, pour white vinegar over it, scrub with steel wool or a scouring pad, and then rinse.

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wooden spoon

This is another item that you've probably washed after use but haven't really given a thought to the grease and dirt that accumulates over the years.

Once again, the process is quite simple.

"All you have to do is boil some water, fill a cup and leave your wooden spoon in it for a few minutes. You'll see all the dirt and stains go away," says Birges. .

After soaking, use a scouring pad to scrub the spoon off of this layer of slime and your spoon will be fresh and clean again.

© Nine When was the last time you thoroughly cleaned your wooden spoons?

tin opener

Well, it's definitely one that doesn't even get rinsed or wiped down after you get your hands on it, so it's time for a thorough cleaning.

"I have a great cleaning solution and all you need is baking soda. Sprinkle it on some steel wool and rub it in really well, it gets really shiny," says Birges.

After scrubbing, rinse the can opener and you're done.

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