Put Cooking Spray On Your Shower & Other Unexpected Cooking Spray Hacks
We all have that one can of cooking spray tucked away in the back of the cupboard. Most of the time, we only reach for it when we're greasing a cake pan or a muffin tin. I used to think that was its only purpose in life. It turns out that this simple kitchen staple is far more versatile than I ever imagined. It can solve those annoying little problems that slow us down when we are busy.
Here are five clever ways to use cooking spray around your home.
Measure sticky ingredients
Have you ever tried to measure out a tablespoon of honey or peanut butter? It's so frustrating when half of the ingredient stays stuck to the spoon. If you give your measuring tools a quick spritz of cooking spray first, the sticky stuff will slide right out without any struggle.
This simple trick saves time and ensures your recipes are more accurate. It also makes cleaning up those sticky utensils much easier.
Remove smudges on stainless steel
It's amazing how quickly fingerprints and water spots can make a kitchen look messy. If you have stainless steel appliances, you know the struggle of keeping them shiny. You can actually use a small amount of cooking spray on a soft cloth to buff out those marks.
It leaves a beautiful shine and helps repel future smudges. Just be sure to use a very light touch so the surface doesn't feel greasy.
Prevent stains in plastic food containers
We've all dealt with those stubborn orange stains that tomato sauce leaves behind in plastic containers. It feels like no matter how much you scrub, the stain never lifts. To prevent this, lightly spray the inside of your container before you pour in the leftovers.
The oil creates a protective barrier that keeps the sauce from soaking into the pores of the plastic. Your containers will stay looking brand new for much longer.
Grate cheese with ease
Grating cheese can be a bit of a workout, especially when softer varieties clog the metal holes. It's even worse when you have to clean the grater later. Try spraying the inside and outside of your grater with cooking spray before you start.
The cheese will glide through effortlessly and won't stick to the metal. Cleanup will be much easier because the residue will wash away with a little warm soapy water.
Remove soap scum from the shower
Soap scum is the white, powdery substance that builds up on the shower door and faucets. It can take quite a bit of scrubbing to remove the stubborn scum from these surfaces, but cooking spray makes it much easier.
Just spray a little in the affected area and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wipe it away with a clean cloth and voila! Your shower will be shiny once again.
It's funny how a single item can do so much more than what it says on the label. Discovering these little shortcuts makes the daily routine in the kitchen feel a bit lighter and more manageable.
I hope these unexpected uses for cooking spray give you a small win in your day-to-day life.