May 19, 2025

Magazine Moments & Judgy Pants—Spring Kitchen Cleaning Hacks Reviewed -Epi 19

Spring has sprung, and so have the glossy magazine articles promising miracle cleaning hacks using items from your pantry. But do these "all-natural spring cleaning tricks" really work—or are they just pretty words paired with prettier pictures?

In Episode 19 of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis suit up in their Judgy Pants and dive into a Food52 article featuring 19 all-natural kitchen cleaning tips. What follows is part science, part sass, and a whole lot of laughter.

🥴 What’s in This Episode?

Janis and Julie aren’t here to blindly accept every Pinterest-perfect claim. They tested, debated, and dished on tricks like:

🍸 Vodka as a cleaner – Smells like a party, but does it clean like a pro?
✨ Mineral oil for stainless steel – Is it magic or a mess?
🧴 Goo Gone on a “natural” list – We’ve got opinions, y’all.
🍅 Ketchup to clean cookware – That’s not a typo.
🧂 Vinegar, baking soda, and salt – The cleaning trifecta or just pantry clutter?

👩‍⚖️ Why You’ll Love This Episode:

Honest reviews of viral cleaning advice
Laugh-out-loud commentary with zero judgment for your own cleaning quirks
Practical tips for what to actually try in your home
Side-eye moments that’ll make you feel better about skipping some "hacks"

🎧 Listen Now or Watch Here:
👉 Watch on YouTube
👉 Podcast Website

📌 Resources Mentioned:

📝 Food52 Article – 19 All-Natural Spring Cleaning Tricks for the Kitchen

💬 Final Thought:

Spring cleaning doesn’t need to be complicated—or full of questionable condiment experiments. We’re here to test the weird stuff so you don’t have to!