As we're all looking to cut down on energy costs, sometimes a cheap and easy cleaning hack could help make a big difference.
Although not a common assumption you would make in regards to saving energy, but making sure your appliances are working at their best can help save money on your energy bills.
Cleaning experts at the End of Tenancy Cleaning company have shared their tips when it comes to cleaning common kitchen items and making them more energy efficient.
Ivan Ivanov from End of Tenancy Cleaning shared how popping a bit of white vinegar in the kettle can help reduce energy consumption.
He told the Liverpool Echo: "If your kettle is full of limescale, you will need to use more energy to boil the same amount of water.
"You should be descaling your kettle every two months or less, especially if you are using hard water from your tap.
"Simply fill your kettle with half white vinegar and half water, then boil it. After pouring it out, repeat this step. You can also soak it overnight and wait for the limescale to come off."
This hack will be particularly useful for those living in chalk and limestone regions of the South and East of the UK where the water is the hardest.
According to End of Tenancy Cleaning you can pick up a bottle of white vinegar for just 29p in Tesco, which makes it the cheapest hack on their list.
Another energy-saving cleaning hack is for the brand-new UK kitchen staple; the air fryer.
Ivan added: "It is important to clean your air fryer after every use to keep it energy efficient, high-performing and safe.
"If left uncleaned, grime and wasted food can become baked onto the tray, becoming more and more stuck on over time."
To do this, Ivan recommends cleaning it with a soft sponge and standard washing-up liquid which comes in at a cost of around 58p.
All you need to do is remove the tray and use your finger to gently scrub away the grime.
If you are tackling the kitchen then you cannot miss out the oven.
Ivan said a £2 oven cleaner can usually do the trick but you could also use your vacuum cleaner.
He added: "This will get rid of any leftover charcoaled bits and crumbs before scrubbing the dirt away."
The cleaning expert recommended cleaning the oven racks in the bath rather than the sink as it will allow you more space to scrub.
Although he did warn that chunks of grime could clog up your drains so before you do this you should put a bathtub hair catcher or sink strainer in place to prevent this.
You can buy these at Tesco for around £1.50.
Overall, these hacks would cost you under a fiver but will help you save a small chunk on your energy bills as your appliances will be running at their most efficient.
