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Cleaning essentials
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items My essential cleaning supplies I must have at all time in stock.
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Kitchen must haves
Cleaning supplies and tools
Electronics
cooking Essentials
Kitchen must haves
To me there is nothing better to make food taste great then adding freshly minced garlic. I love the aroma, and the taste. This Garlic Mincer is a must have in all kitchens.
Professional Grade Stainless Steel Garlic Press Crusher with 1.2-inch Chamber - Heavy Duty Kitchen Mincer Tool for Fresh Garlic Cloves - Easy Clean Manual Squeezer Masher
Cleaning supplies and tools
Keeping my washer clean is a priority in my house. I use Affresh everytime it asks me to clean it.
Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner, 6 Tablets
To me keeping my dishwasher clean is very important. I use these Affresh dishwaser cleaners when ever it looks like it needs a spiffing up. I have been using these a very long time.
Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner, 6 Tablets, 6 Month
When I deep clean, I sometimes have a hard time reaching small tight spaces. I purchased these brushes just for that. I use them to clean the baseboards, to scrub around the toilet base and around sink fixtures, the ways to use them is endless.
11Pcs Hard Bristle Crevice Cleaning Brush Set
Dawn is the only dish soap I use. I have tried other brands and they just do not measure up. I also like the fact that they help with cleaning birds who get caught in oil spills. I will forever use dawn. It gets grease out of my way.
Dawn Ultra Dish Soap Refill, Original, 56oz x2
This is the stainless steel cleaner I use to keep my appliances looking new. I have been using it for years.
Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Spray for Kitchen and Home Appliances, 12 oz, Floral Scent
This scouring stick is a staple in my cleaning kit. I use it to remove the ring around the top that sometimes builds up.
Pumie Scouring Stick Indoor and Outdoor Cleaner, 1 Count
I always have scotch brite stainless steel scrubbing pads. I use them not only on tops and pans but also when I clean my counters and flat top range.
(8 pack) Scotch-Brite Stainless Steel Scrubbing Pads, 3 Pack
I have always used Soft Scrub, it works great for removing scruffs and scratches from walls and baseboards. This cleaner is very versatile.
Soft Scrub with Bleach Cleanser, 24-Oz
I am a strong believer in using bleach products, it is a great time to disinfect and clean. I like to spray my showers and tubs after we use them, I let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse.
Clorox Plus Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover Bathroom and Shower Cleaner Spray, 32 oz
I use this shower cleaning spray very often.
Clorox Plus Tilex Daily Shower Cleaner and Bathroom Spray, 32 fl oz
When my tile needs a deep clean this is what I use.
OxiClean Bathroom Cleaner, Shower, Tub & Tile, Powered by OxiClean Stainfighters, Fresh Scent, 32 oz
I use this cleaner -polish on my wood furniture.
Orange Glo Wood Furniture 2-in-1 Clean & Polish Spray, 16 oz.
I have always loved pledge. I also use it to clean stainless steel.
Pledge® Expert Care™, Wood Polish Shines and Protects, Orange Enhancing, Aerosol, 9.7 oz., Pack of 3
These are the brushes that I use in my bathrooms to clean my toilets.
Great Value Bottle Cleaning Brush
This is a brush, I use very often when my showers need a good scrub.
Great Value Multipurpose Brush
These are great for small spaces.
Torio Heavy Duty Scrub Brush, Multi-Purpose Cleaning Brush for Kitchen, Bathroom & Floor
Electronics
I love a good cappuccino, I am of European decent we drink lots of them as well as Espressos, which I don't enjoy as much. Being able to make myself a good quality Cappuccino is very important to me.
Breville - the Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine
This is perfect for baking smaller casseroles or dishes. It can also be used to toast bread. We like to toast our rolls in here before we build our hoagies.
Oster® Extra Large Digital Countertop Oven
I have had my food saver for many many years. Whenever I buy in bulk, it is super easy and convenient to be able to pull this machine out and portion out the groceries as needed.
FoodSaver® 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit, v4440, Black Finish
I grew up with my mom, using a roaster for the holidays. I too have had the same tradition. I love cooking my turkey or ham in it during the holidays. It cooks much faster then the oven. An added bonus of having one is it leaves the stove available f...
28 Quart Electric Roaster Oven with Visible & Self-Basting Lid, Large Turkey Roaster with Defrost Warm Function, Adjustable Temperature, Removable Pan Rack, Stainless Steel, Silver
There is nothing better then having an electric griddle. Whenever the kids come visit, I make big breakfast for us all to enjoy. I can make so much more so much faster using the griddle.
Presto Ceramic Electric Griddle/Warmer Plus, Black 07024
I always have at least to electric skillets in my kitchen. I used them for frying, sauteing, making stews, all kinds of stuff. I can't live without it.
Elite Platinum 8Qt. Jumbo Electric Skillet w/ Easy-Pour Spout
In addition to being a deep fryer, I also use it for making soups and stews. I love my electric Kettle.
Presto Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker/Steamer, Black 06006
I live in Central Florida, we get hurricanes, which means we can loose power. I have never had a power outage that lasted more then a few hours, thank the almighty, however I can't live without coffee. Among my hurricane supplies I have 2 of these co...
IMUSA 3cup Cast Aluminum Stovetop Coffeemaker
I purchased this water dispenser back in 2019, it still works beautifully. I reload my gallons at the water machines in town. I love it.
Brio Self Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler
I love a good large crock pot. I use it mainly for making chicken broth.
Crock-pot Express Crock Slow Cooker 8 quart Red
When I make my chicken broths, I use this in the process of straining the liquid.
Cuisipro 4-Cup Fat Separator with Handle
I dehydrator a lot of fruit during the summer. Especially bananas, I love this device.
Nesco FD-1018A Gardenmaster Pro Dehydrator
cooking Essentials
I have stopped using synthetic oils and now use natural products. I use Wagyu beef tallow for frying Beef products. It is a game changer. This is actually healthy for us. This brand is grass fed and all natural.
South Chicago Wagyu Beef Tallow, 42oz, Keto
I use lard for baking and frying. Fried eggs taste so much better friend with lard. I also use it to fry chicken. If you like Mexican food lard makes the best refried beans.
Armour Lard, 8 lb. Pail
I use Ghee in place of butter, even though I do use butter, Ghee has a much higher burn temperature. I use it for my scrambled eggs, or when I make quesadillas.
Great Value Grassfed Ghee Clarified Butter Jar, 13oz Full
I really like the Goya brand, and The extra virgin oil is very good.
Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Press, 17 fl oz
This Portuguese oilve oil is second to none.
Saloio Olive Oil Regular Open 1Qt
This is very healthy oil.
BetterBody Foods Refined Avocado Oil, 33.8 fl oz, 1 Liter
Wellsley Farms Portuguese Rolls, 12 ct./3 oz.