The smartest kitchen hacks we've learned in the last month that you need to try ASAP

by Geraldine Campbell

posted about 5 hours ago

Are you one of those people who keeps trying new things in the kitchen? Maybe last month you organized your cookbooks by color , and this month you decided to organize everything by kitchen. Or maybe you're constantly looking for a better way to organize your spices .

If that sounds like you, this list is for you. We've rounded up the smartest tips and tricks we've learned over the last month and packed them into one brilliant, quick article. No problem!

The easiest way to clean your Dutch Oven is to use heat and water.

This simple solution to cleaning a burned-out Dutch Oven comes from America's Test Kitchen . Here's how it works: Fill your Dutch Oven halfway with tap water and bring it to a boil on the stove. Let it cook for a few minutes and then turn off the heat. Use a wooden spoon to scrape off any burnt bits on the bottom and sides. Then drain the water and wait for the Dutch Oven to dry. Use warm soapy water to remove any remaining particles!

You are probably storing your batteries upside down.

Do your batteries always end up disappearing? Such is the case of employee Meleyna Nomura, who blames her old battery organization systems (and her kids) for carrying whatever toys, remote control or flashlight they need that require batteries. Her simple and totally doable solution (courtesy of The Home Edit )? A battery compartment. All you need is a drawer and some drawer organizers (these can be random pen trays or small boxes you've collected).

Paper towels are the secret to cleaning dirty window rails.

Regular contributor Shifrah Combiths has finally found a simple and effective way to remove footprints from her windows thanks to TikTok . Here's how: Spray the rails liberally with a strong all-purpose cleaner, rub with a sponge to loosen the dirt, then wipe the dirty water off the rails with a paper towel. The absorbency of paper towels lifts dirt off the rails instead of rubbing them off.

You can reuse these silica bags.

According to Combiths, there are at least 14 different ways to use these silica packets in the kitchen and beyond. Our Favorite Use: Keeping pet food fresh and crispy by sticking a packet to the storage container lid.

You don't need clips to store your open bags of chips.

If you've ever hidden an open bag of chips without sealing it properly, you've learned how quickly things can get stale and stuck. A good reason to always have a supply of pocket clips on hand. But if you can't find a clip when you need one, don't worry: TikTok to the rescue ! All you need is a simple folding technique: fold the top of the bag twice, fold in the sides of the bag, then take the top fold and twist to secure the entire bag. It really works!

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