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Cleaning

  • kitchen with wood cabinets
    By Chloe O'Donnell

    The Safest Ways To Clean Sticky, Grimy Wooden Cabinets

    When it's time to give your kitchen cabinets a deep cleaning, here are the best ways to remove that sticky, grimy dirt that's accumulated on their surface.

    By Chloe O'Donnell Read More
  • Wooden kitchen counter featuring clean stovetop with white backsplash, kitchen tools, and plants
    By Jessica Riggio

    Why There Should Always Be A Cup Of Vinegar On Your Kitchen Counter

    If you want your kitchen to always smell fresh and clean, you should be keeping a cup of white vinegar on your kitchen counter. Here's why it works.

    By Jessica Riggio Read More
  • Baking soda and clear vinegar on kitchen countertop
    By Jackson Williams

    You Should Never Use Baking Soda And Vinegar On Cabinets. Here's What To Do Instead

    Next time you're about to bust out the vinegar and baking soda for your kitchen cabinets, don't. There are better ways to clean them.

    By Jackson Williams Read More
  • A sponge on a glass stovetop
    By Shawna Schofield

    Your Glass Stovetop Is Gunky, But Don't Make This Huge Cleaning Mistake

    If your stovetop is looking grimy, you might be tempted to reach for a few common household cleaning tools, but some can make the damage worse.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • A dirty glass electric stove
    By Shawna Schofield

    Removing Burned Water Stains From Your Electric Stovetop Is Easier Than You Think

    If you've ever had an overflow of boiling pasta water, you've probably earned a few water stains on your electric stovetop. Here's how to get rid of them.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Cleaning ketchup on a kitchen countertop
    By Georgina Jedikovska

    How To Remove Even The Peskiest Of Ketchup Stains From Your Countertop

    Ketchup is a condiment that nearly everyone has, so you've probably had issues with it staining your countertops. Here's how to get rid of even the worst stain.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • rusty cast iron skillet
    By Emmy Schneider-Green

    How To Remove Rust From Your Cast Iron Without Ruining It

    If your cast iron pan develops rust, don't fret. Here's everything you need to know about cleaning it, so you don't have to worry about causing more harm.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • A woman loading dishes into a dishwasher
    By Shawna Schofield

    Why You Should Avoid Rinsing Your Dishes Before Loading The Dishwasher

    It might seem like second nature to rinse your dishes before popping them into the dishwasher, but it's not necessarily the best move. Here's why.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling
    By Camryn Teder

    The Simple Way Ina Garten Keeps Her Pots And Pans Looking Shiny

    Ina Garten isn't just a cooking master: The famous chef also knows a thing or two about getting stubborn stains off her cookware. Here's her secret.

    By Camryn Teder Read More
  • Dishes in a dishwasher
    By Shawna Schofield

    The Dishwasher Mistake That's Leaving Your Cookware Filthy

    You may think you're dishwasher gets cleaned with every cycle, but that would be a mistake. For truly clean dishes, you need to wash something extra.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • A person opening up an oven in a modern kitchen
    By Shawna Schofield

    The Ancient Tool That Cleans Even The Grimiest Of Ovens

    It's inevitable that your oven is going to get dirty, and sometimes you need something stronger than your go-to cleaner to lift away baked-on grime.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Person cleaning microwave with a sponge
    By Shawna Schofield

    You Probably Aren't Cleaning Your Microwave Often Enough

    If you're like most people, cleaning your microwave is one of the last things on your list during a busy week. But you should be cleaning it more often.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • brown bowl overflows with raw spinach pieces
    By Megan Lim

    Your Foolproof Guide For Washing Spinach

    Did you know that leafy greens like spinach can carry bacteria? Here's how to wash your spinach properly to avoid food poisoning.

    By Megan Lim Read More
  • Person grating a carrot with a box grater
    By Shawna Schofield

    Make Your Box Grater Easier To Clean With One Easy Trick

    Box graters can be stubborn things to clean, especially when shredding sticky foods like cheese. Luckily, there is one way to make the job easier.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • By Buffy Naillon

    One Genius Storage Technique For Baking Pans Can Open Up Tons Of Kitchen Space

    It can be difficult to store your baking pans in a way that makes the best use of your cabinet space. However, this genius storage hack can help.

    By Buffy Naillon Read More
  • Cookies on a baking sheet being taken out of the oven
    By Shawna Schofield

    What Is The Best Material For Baking Sheets?

    Baking sheets come in a variety of materials that each have their distinct advantages and drawbacks. However, one reigns supreme as the all-around best choice.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Person putting food down garbage disposal
    By Jolee Sullivan

    5 Things That Should Never Go Down Your Kitchen's Garbage Disposal

    If you want to keep your garbage disposal in top condition and avoid clogs, damages, and expensive repairs, never put these foods down the drain.

    By Jolee Sullivan Read More
  • Three plastic food containers with leftovers
    By Eloise Rollins-Fife

    Banish Lingering Odors From Plastic Containers With One Simple Trick

    Plastic containers can start to smell after storing pungent leftovers, but fortunately there's an easy way to eliminate any unwanted odors.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • Knives stored in a wooden knife block
    By Shawna Schofield

    How This Common Habit Turns Your Knife Block Into A Safety Hazard

    The most dangerous part of your knife block might not be the knives. Here's how to make sure you're storing your knives the safest way possible.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • A person holding a moldy strawberry
    By Shawna Schofield

    If One Berry Grows Mold, Is It Safe To Eat The Rest?

    Does one moldy berry ruin all of the other ones in a container? We have the scientific answer to set your mind at ease.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • A woman wears a rubber glove while cleaning an oven door.
    By Shawna Schofield

    Everything You Need To Clean An Oven Door Is In Your Pantry

    If you want to clean your oven door but avoid store-bought products with their harsh chemicals, consider using this item already in your kitchen pantry.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • coffee grounds and beans
    By Chloe O'Donnell

    Don't Toss Your Coffee Grounds, Use Them To Clean Your Dirtiest Pans

    Regardless of how you brew your joe, make sure to save those used coffee grounds at the end. The coarse powder can make your greasy cookware shine like new!

    By Chloe O'Donnell Read More
  • Celebrity chef Bobby Flay smiling at a live cooking demonstration.
    By Amber Sutherland-Namako

    Wait, Bobby Flay Washes His Chicken?

    Apparently, Bobby Flay washes his chicken before cooking it. He said so himself, even though many authorities advise against the poultry prep practice.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • A Nespresso machine with fresh brewed espresso
    By Shawna Schofield

    What To Do If Your Nespresso Machine Gets Moldy

    The heat and moisture inside a Nespresso machine is the ideal breeding environment for mold to grow. Here's what to do if you notice mold inside your Nespresso.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Squeezing ketchup onto green background
    By Georgina Jedikovska

    Ketchup Is Your Secret For Spotless Silverware

    It might not be anyone's secret to spotless laundry, but a basic bottle of ketchup might become your go-to cleaning agent for the shiniest silverware.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • A lemon sitting inside an open dishwasher
    By Georgina Jedikovska

    How A Lemon Keeps Your Dishes And Dishwasher Fresh

    Lemons aren't just for cocktails, cooking, and baking anymore. Here's how to use a lemon to keep everything about your dishwasher fresh as a daisy.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • Dole bagged salad on a store shelf
    By Buffy Naillon

    Here's Why Bagged Salad Greens Are Labeled 'Triple-Washed'

    If a bagged salad carries the triple-washed designation, does it mean you don't have to wash it again? The answer is confusing and surprising.

    By Buffy Naillon Read More
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