India, Sept. 29 -- Your kitchen routine doesn't always need complicated tricks or expensive products. A few simple changes can make everyday cooking and cleaning easier, from getting rid of stubborn blender residue to keeping rice free of pantry pests.

Favra Mark, a Hamilton-based chef and food and lifestyle content creator, shared in her Instagram post five simple kitchen hacks that can save time and make everyday tasks easier. (Also read: How Anushka Sharma changed the fate of Mumbai chole bhature spot that was Rs.18 lakh in debt; now earns Rs.2 crore monthly )

Blenders can be particularly annoying to clean when pepper seeds, sauces or smoothie residue get stuck beneath the blades. Favra suggests a quick self-cleaning method. "Fill th...