He's a senior software engineer, so you'd think kitchen optimization would come naturally. Apparently not. But hey — that's what gave us a kitchen worth resetting, and a list of products worth sharing.
Here's exactly what I used to clean up, pan by pan, surface by surface.
For the Burnt, Stuck-On Grease on the Pans
Cooking is easy. Cleaning up after it? A whole different story. This combo is what finally cut through the burnt-on mess:
- The Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste – https://amzn.to/4zhFbVA
- 0000 Super Fine Steel Wool (great for cleaning, polishing, and buffing without scratching) – https://amzn.to/3U0LM6Q
For the Air Fryer Power Pod
The air fryer was a different challenge altogether — the grease in the gaps around the power pod is no joke.
- Bar Keeper's Friend (this is what I used specifically on the power pod) – https://amzn.to/4hMvYhX
- Scrub Mommy Non-Scratch Sponge – https://amzn.to/4xbuCSC
The air fryer we use daily, in case you've been wondering:
- Ninja FN100WH Crispi Air Fryer (Microwave, Freezer & Dishwasher Safe, Non-Toxic Glass Portable Cooking System, 4 QT & 5 Cup Glass Containers with Storage Lids) – https://amzn.to/468mXbL
Full transparency — some of that baked-on grease just would not come off. It's still there. Kitchen reset doesn't always mean kitchen perfect.
For the Kitchen Counters, Sink, and Stove
Once the pans and air fryer were handled, it was on to wiping down the rest of the kitchen — stove and appliance exteriors included, mostly to get rid of the hand prints from cooking.
- Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner (used on the kitchen counters) – https://amzn.to/4zrxmN0
- Dawn Powerwash (used on the kitchen sink and counters) – https://amzn.to/4wFaEP0
- Microfiber Towels (for all the wipe-down work) – https://amzn.to/4hHfUhm
For the Stainless Steel Appliances and Wood Cabinets
A couple more products that round out the full kitchen reset:
- Stainless Steel Cleaner (used on the kitchen appliances) – https://amzn.to/3SKX8eN
- Wood Cabinet Cleaner – https://amzn.to/4x6MZb8
The Little Decor Detail
Once everything was clean, this is the small touch that made the counter feel finished again:
- Faux Flowers in Vase – https://amzn.to/3SgX1Yg
The Floor? That's Not on Me.
The floor is officially the robot vacuum's job. No complaints here.
- Robot Vacuum – https://amzn.to/4gihbsF
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