Favorite Little Princess

I really had no intentions of creating a post about this, but I was so shocked at the results that I just had to share. You can see in the photos just how gross the glass in the oven can get.  I had seen several comments about how great Bar Keepers  Friend is, but I never imagined this. I was skeptical about using it on glass, but the package said it was safe. Even with the horrible reflection, you can see how well that stuff works. It's pretty cheap, too, and you can often find coupons in the paper. I've seen ads that they make a cooktop cleaner. As soon as I find it, I'll get that too. Do you use Bar Keepers Friend? What do you clean with it? I'm ready to clean some more!

Summer is right around the corner, so it's time to get ready for some backyard grilling! Do you use a charcoal grill? Sprinkle an even layer of cat litter in the bottom of the pan before adding the charcoal. The litter insulates the metal from heat and also absorbs grease and fat for easier cleaning. Does your grill rack get so dirty it makes you want to scream? Maybe that's just me. I hate scrubbing it. Here's an easier way. Place the rack in a large trash bag and spray the rack with Easy-Off oven cleaner (or similar brand). Seal the bag closed and let it sit outside overnight. Remove the rack from the bag, spray it down with hose, and throw away the trash bag.  You can also wrap the rack in aluminum foil (shiny side facing inside) and place back in grill. Turn the heat on high for ten minutes or more. Let the rack cool, then remove the foil. All of the burned-on food and grease will fall off the rack. Can't find your grill brush? Is it frayed beyond all use...

I just got the coolest post on my Facebook NewsFeed.  Staples is offering free personal document shredding for up to 5 lbs.  How cool is that?  I have a little, tiny shredder at home, but it can take forever and then I have to deal with finding a home for the shreds.  Go here to find a participating store near you.  This offer is good until 2/29/2012, so don't miss out. This will definately help with my New Year's goal to DeCrap MiHouse!