Mo

To clean garlic, break the bulb, peel each clove, remove defects, give a quick rinse if needed, then dry the cloves before cooking.

To clean off pumpkin seeds, soak them in water, rub away the stringy pulp, rinse in a colander, and dry them well before roasting.

To clean fresh shrimp, rinse, remove the head and shell, pull out the vein, and chill the shrimp until you cook it.

To clean prickly pears, remove glochids safely, peel the skin, and rinse the pulp so the fruit is ready for eating or juicing.

To clean glass bakeware, soak it in hot soapy water, then scrub with baking soda and a soft sponge to lift baked-on grease without scratching.

Rinsing, swishing, and drying mint leaves in cool clean water clears dirt, bugs, and residue so your herbs taste fresh and safe to eat.

To clean inside a kettle, simmer a mild acid such as vinegar or lemon with water, then rinse and wipe to remove limescale and residue.

To clean fresh collard greens, strip the leaves, soak them in cool water, rinse under running water, then dry well before cooking.

To clean stained Tupperware, scrub with baking soda, soak, then air-dry in bright light.

To clean prawns, peel the shell, remove the head and dark vein, rinse in cold water, then pat dry before cooking.