Luckily, if you are not sold on harsh chemicals for cleaning kitchen countertops and you're exploring how to clean a kitchen naturally, there is a far less toxic and more gentle alternative, Sal Suds ...

And while you can fill the blender jar with hot soapy water and carefully scrub with a sponge, it can be a little dangerous ...

So, sure, you can leave suds on your dishes after washing them. But like anything else you can do, it doesn’t mean you should. This article was edited by Megan Beauchamp and Maxine Builder.