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    • Sopping Countertop Prevention

      How to keep your counters cleanNext time you have to cut up a watermelon, tomatoes, cantaloupe or any other over-ripe or overly juicy fruit or veggie, you'll appreciate this valuable tip to help keep your counter tops clean and mess free!

      Preparing fruits and veggies can make a nasty mess of the countertops and floors from the
      sticky drips!




      To avoid a nasty mess place the cutting board within a large baking sheet. The sheet will collect any juices that run out of the fruit/veggies and keep the mess contained. To prevent the baking sheet from sliding around during cutting, place a hand towel underneath it.



      Avoid a Sticky mess on your counter-tops

      Simply drain the juice into the sink, scrape off any seeds in the rubbish or compost pile and your kitchen countertops stay clean and sticky-free!
      Comments 10 Comments
      1. DJAustin's Avatar
        ...AWESOME idea.
      1. Vonda's Avatar
        Quote Originally Posted by DJAustin View Post
        ...AWESOME idea.
        Same as DJ said, "AWESOME"
      1. Aimers's Avatar
        very useful tip.. thanks
      1. madrita's Avatar
        Why didn't I think of that? Great idea!
      1. maddelena's Avatar
        Very clever, wish I thought of that also
      1. shendrickson8's Avatar
        One of the many reasons I love this site!!!!
      1. djmiller1959's Avatar
        I love this tip! This will work great when peeling/skinning tomatoes and other fruits for canning! Kudos. . .
      1. paperpeople's Avatar
        Wow... Such a simple tip & super useful. Thanks!!
      1. iamdonell's Avatar
        Common sense...where was mine that I didn't think of this?
      1. Mrsbear's Avatar
        Very good idea. I think a dish tray, the old fashioned type that sits under a dish drying rack would work also. Possibly eliminate the need for the tea towel underneath. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you.

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