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  • A woman in a grey dress leans over her dishwasher, pulling out the top rack

    You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Dishwasher Enough

    Dishwashers need to be regularly cleaned in order to stay as effective as possible. Unfortunately, most of us don't clean this nifty appliance often enough.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 months ago Read More
  • Person in gray dress leaning next to an open dishwasher full of dishware

    How Well Do Dishwasher Cleaners Actually Work?

    It may seem unnecessary to clean an appliance that already gets regular exposure to soap and water, but your dishwasher does need to be cleaned periodically.

    By Jennifer Waldera 7 months ago Read More
  • An attractive white and rose gold air fryer sits on a kitchen counter in a bright kitchen

    What You Definitely Need To Avoid When Cleaning Your Air Fryer

    Cleaning out your air fryer isn't as complicated as it might look, but there is one item you should never reach for when wiping down the kitchen appliance.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 months ago Read More
  • Close up shot of dried pasta

    Leftover Pasta Water Has A Secret Use, And It Might Keep Your Pans Cleaner

    Pasta water can be used as an ingredient to thicken up sauces, but it also has a use you may not have been aware of: As a secret weapon for cleanup.

    By Anna Everingham 8 months ago Read More
  • A person places a white ceramic bowl into an opened silver microwave

    The Microwave Rule You Need To Follow Every Time

    The microwave is one of the most handy appliances in the kitchen, but there are some guidelines you should follow to keep it working at its best.

    By Erin Metz 8 months ago Read More
  • A modern white kitchen with chrome fixtures and accents

    The Metallic Accents You Need In Your Kitchen For 2025

    More beautiful than stainless steel and almost as strong, chrome and chrome-plated accents are all the rage in kitchens this year for good reason.

    By Jack Rose 8 months ago Read More
  • Omakase sushi platter in Japan

    The Best Palate Cleanser To Enjoy With Sushi (It's Not Ginger)

    One aspect of enjoying sushi is delicately cleansing your palate between types for the best experience, but before you grab ginger, consider this instead.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt 10 months ago Read More
  • Man cooks burgers on a grill with a dirty inside lid

    There's One Part Of The Grill You're Probably Forgetting To Clean

    Even if your grates are spotless, you shouldn't ignore cleaning another essential part of your grill, or you could wind up with sooty food or a sudden fire.

    By Jack Rose 11 months ago Read More
  • Yellow gloved hand scraping a grill grate with a scrub brush

    Easily Clean Your Grill Grates With A Fresh Pot Of Coffee

    If you have a bag of cheap coffee you're not keen on drinking, use it to remove stubborn burnt-on food and grease from your grill grates instead.

    By Jack Rose 11 months ago Read More
  • Gloves hand scrubbing dirty grill grates with a bristled brush

    Easily Clean Dirty Grill Grates With One (Obvious) Cleaning Agent

    Cleaning grimy grill grates can take literally hours if you only use soap and water, but this powerful cleaning agent can get the job done within minutes.

    By Jordyn Stone 11 months ago Read More
  • unorganized drawer containing silverware and kitchen tools

    Organize Kitchen Drawers Like A Pro With An Easy Parchment Paper Trick

    Unorganized kitchen drawers are a hassle that can cut into to your cooking and entertaining time. We've found a simple solution to keep everything in place.

    By Megan Forrester 11 months ago Read More
  • A person wearing rubber gloves using a brush to clean a microwave, beside it sits sponges, half a lemon, a bottle labeled 'vinegar' and a jar of baking soda

    The Best Way To Clean Your Microwave Relies On Pantry Staples

    If you want to get a deep clean of your microwave, you can do so using common kitchen ingredients found in your pantry. Here's what to grab and how to do it.

    By Jordyn Stone 11 months ago Read More
  • Blue ice cube tray next to two ice cubes on a wooden serving board

    How Are You Supposed To Clean Ice Cube Trays?

    If you never clean your ice cube trays, it's time to learn why that can totally ruin your ice, and how you can fix it by using an all-natural cleaning remedy.

    By Katie Moore 11 months ago Read More
  • Ice maker and ice in freezer

    The Best Way To Clean Out Your Fridge's Dirty Ice Maker

    How do you even begin to clean an multi-part ice maker without damaging it? The process is actually incredibly easy with the right precautions and tools.

    By Crystal Antonace 12 months ago Read More
  • Mug sieve of flour

    Reach For Flour To Get Stainless Steel Appliances Looking Good As New

    It seems like there is a separate cleaning product for every appliance, but you can leave that stainless steel cleaner on the shelf and use flour instead.

    By Jordyn Stone 12 months ago Read More
  • Pan with burnt sugar

    The Best Way To Clean Burnt Sugar From Your Pots And Pans

    When your attempt at making caramel goes wrong and you wind up with burnt sugar stuck to your pot, skip the scraping and turn to this easy solution.

    By Khyati Dand September 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Bar Keepers Friend and clean pot

    Bar Keepers Friend Is The Key To Cleaning Burnt Pan Bottoms

    We all have that one pan that we groan at the sight of. The bottom is so burnt and you have no hope of cleaning it, until you discover Bar Keepers Friend.

    By Maria A. Montalvo September 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Person cleaning a fridge with spray bottle and cloth

    How Often Do You Really Need To Be Cleaning Your Fridge?

    Your refrigerator is one of the largest appliances in your home-and the one that arguably is used the most. So how often do you need to be cleaning it?

    By Khyati Dand August 17th, 2024 Read More
  • A chasen next to a bowl of matcha

    The One Thing You Should Never Do When Cleaning A Matcha Whisk

    Making a warm mug of matcha is just one step in the process. When it comes to cleaning your whisk, there are rules to keep in mind to keep it in good shape.

    By Khyati Dand August 17th, 2024 Read More
  • three vanilla ice cream cones melting in hands

    The Gross Reality Of Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines

    Before you go out and enjoy your next batch of soft serve ice cream from your local joint, make sure you understand the potential risks involved.

    By Emily Zogbi August 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Blackstone griddle on outdoor patio

    The Best Way To Clean Your Rusty Blackstone Griddle

    Even if your Blackstone griddle is covered in rust, you can still salvage things. With the right tools and technique, you can restore your griddle.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed August 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Alton Brown at Napa Valley film festival

    Alton Brown's Genius Paper Towel Trick For Easy Bacon Cleanup

    There are a million ways to cook bacon, but if you use the oven, you absolutely need to know Alton Brown's paper towel trick to make cleanup a cinch.

    By Jennifer Waldera August 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Clean empty wine glasses on a table

    The Best Way To Clean Your Wine Glasses And Make Them Sparkle

    A glass-cleaning expert tells us how to wash and polish wine glasses for a fingerprint-free finish, with no cracking, breaking, or accidental smudging in sight.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt July 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand pressing down lever of white toaster

    How To Clean The Inside Of A Toaster The Right Way

    If you like toasted bagels, breads, and other warmed up foods, your toaster may be getting in a lot of overtime, which means you need to be sure to clean it.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed July 21st, 2024 Read More
  • wine glasses in a dishwasher

    Is It A Faux Pas To Clean Wine Glasses In The Dishwasher?

    Many of us think that putting glasses in the dishwasher results in chipping or cloudiness, but the facts reveal that this appliance isn't always a bad diea.

    By Jennifer Waldera July 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Microplane and lemon zest

    How To Clean Your Microplane So It Doesn't Become Dull

    If you want to keep your Microplane in the best condition possible, you need to be extra cautious when cleaning it to avoid dulling its blade.

    By Erik Lucas July 18th, 2024 Read More
  • A rusted cast iron skillet

    The Pantry Staple That Easily Cleans Rust From Cast Iron Skillets

    If your cast iron is coated in rust, don't fear. You probably already have the solution to the problem (quite literally) in your kitchen pantry.

    By Khyati Dand July 15th, 2024 Read More
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