Comments on: Retro Saturday: Kitchen Clean Up

By: Patia

Patia — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:35:56 +0000

I’ve soaked the nozzles in plain water (but not soapy) and tried to spray the water through, but it doesn’t seem to work for long. Maybe I will try soapy. I have all but given up on keeping bleach in spray bottles.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:32:48 +0000

@Patia They will clog up. Have you tried soaking the spray mechanism in warm soapy water? Then spraying plain water?

@Meghan That sounds like the voice of experience. One of my first jobs was at Waffle House, part of our responsibilities as servers was cleaning the bathroom (gag!) we were duly warned never to add bleach to the toilet without flushing first.

By: meghan

meghan — Sun, 18 May 2008 06:26:20 +0000

I will say this: bleach is best for cleaning plastic cutting boards.

It is the most effective disinfectant, and it is my understanding that it evaporates off of surfaces, making it even better.

Just don’t mix bleach and brillo pads. :/ At least in poorly ventilated areas.

By: Patia

Patia — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:19:50 +0000

Oooh! I have a question!

How do you keep your spray bottle nozzle from clogging up?

I’ve tried three different bottles, and they always clog up, I think because of the mineral salts in the bleach.

Help?!