If you are like me, I no longer use the non-stick coated cookware in my kitchen. I prefer the heavy stainless steel; however, I miss the ease of cleaning up after cooking in a non-stick pan. After a few messy scrubs and a little research, I don’t miss my non-stick pans anymore.

After removing the food from a hot pan, immediately add hot water. The hotter the pan is the better results you will have. In a few minutes the pan can be easily cleaned with a light scrub pad. If that doesn’t work, try using a solution of 1 part baking soda to 1 part hot water and let it soak. I have yet to have a pan not come out sparkling clean. Please share any tips or suggestions you may have.

Hint: I purchased 6 of the scrub pads during a sale with coupons and paid zero for all of them. Watch your sales and cut those coupons!!

There are some folks out there who love to clean, and there are some of you that hate it. And right now, it’s hard to afford the $150 a visit that services cost. Being in the latter group, I have developed some typical and not-so-typical quick cleaning techniques to hold off the house until the next big cleaning day.

Like most women I know, I’m a multi-tasker, not by choice but by necessity. Do you iron while watching TV? Clean the toilet while talking with your friend on your phone? (You know she’s multi-tasking too!) This is the way I clean in-between my cleaning days.

I’ve always heard that you should be able to pick up your house in 15 minutes if unexpected company arrives.