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New Delhi: Diwali 2025 is less than 2 days away and all ready to be celebrated on October 20, 2025, with great enthusiasm and fervour. On this auspicious festival, homes across India sparkle with lights, joy, and traditions that blend heritage and culture. While everyone is busy buying festive stuff and decorating their homes with lights and diyas, the real festive glow begins in the heart of the home - the kitchen. It is the place where aromatic dishes and delicious sweets are made. However, after months of cooking, utensils often bear grease, stains, and dullness that blur their shine. What better way to prep for the festival of lights than with a natural, eco-friendly deep cleaning ritual? It’s the perfect fresh start for your kitchen and your spirits.
We know that deep cleaning utensils could sound daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Using simple kitchen hacks —think baking soda, lemon, vinegar—to restore your pots, pans, and copperware to their sparkling best. Not just chores, these natural kitchen cleaning hacks are little moments of mindfulness that refresh your cooking space and add joy to the Diwali prep. Ready to dive in and give your kitchenware the glow-up it deserves?
1. Baking soda and lemon magic for burnt pots
Sprinkle baking soda on burnt areas, pour lemon juice over, let the fizz work for 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a soft sponge. Say goodbye to stubborn burnt stains!
2. Vinegar soak for non-stick pans
Mix half a litre of water with a quarter cup of vinegar and soak cookware for 20 minutes. It loosens residue safely without damaging the non-stick coating.
3. Silver shines with aluminium and baking soda
Boil water with baking soda and aluminium foil; dip your silver utensils to lift tarnish and bring back that elegant gleam.
4. Natural paste for brass and copper
Make a paste with salt, lemon juice, and a pinch of red soil or turmeric powder. Apply gently, scrub in circles, rinse and dry. Traditional, effective, and chemical-free.
5. De-grease with salt and lemon
For greasy spoons or plates, sprinkle salt and rub with lemon halves to cut through grime and leave freshness.
This Diwali, deep cleaning utensils isn’t just a task—it’s a ritual of renewal, a way to invite positivity into your home and heart. With these tried-and-tested, natural hacks, your kitchen will gleam like never before, making your festive cooking joyful and your celebrations bright. So grab that lemon, sprinkle some baking soda and let your kitchen shine for Diwali 2025!
