Its not just any part of your home, more important, you Kitchen has to be clean and happy, for a healthy and happy, YOU and Family... quickly follow these tips and transform your kitchen this weekend;

If you have small kids, you likely have straws or tiny utensils that slip through the basket in your dishwasher. To avoid that, and avoid potentially melting plastic pieces, place large glass beads in the dishwasher basket to keep those items from slipping through.

Everyone with a microwave knows that cleaning dried up food off the ceiling and walls of one can be time consuming. We received numerous tips about how to make this task quick and easy.

Try placing a damp sponge or rag in the microwave and heat it up for 3 to 5 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the steam to loosen whatever is caked onto your microwave walls. Use the damp sponge/rag to easily wipe it away! This can be modified in a variety of ways, such as using a bowl of water and vinegar and/or baking soda and letting that heat up and steam.

Green cleaning was quite a popular tip from readers, who showed plenty of love for basic items that are stocked in kitchens. Using vinegar, baking soda, water, lemons, and even kosher salt will get your kitchen sparkling, reduce the amount of money you spend on cleaners, and save you money.

Another trick for getting your kitchen clean in a green way? Buy a handheld steamer! Once you put water in it, you're good to go. The steam will remove food from ovens, oven-tops, microwaves, and sanitize counter tops and more.

Everyone loves the look of stainless steel appliances but no one tells you until it's too late that they show fingerprints and smudges within seconds of placing them in your kitchen. Keep your stainless steel looking brand new by using baby or olive oil. Just a small dab on a soft cloth will erase any marks and help prevent new ones from sticking.

There will always be days when you need to make an impromptu trip to the grocery store. Make these visits easier by creating a list of your family's most commonly purchased items. Laminate it and then punch a hole in one corner. Use ribbon or some other method to attach it to your reusable grocery bags so you always have a reminder of what things you might need.

When you bring the bag inside, make sure you remember to put it back in your car by putting your purse or keys in it.