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  • Gordon Ramsay smiling

    Gordon Ramsay's Rule For Hand-Washing Most Of Us Break Every Time

    Before you scoff at the notion you're not washing your hands properly, watch chef Gordon Ramsay break down the correct steps and areas you may be missing.

    By Camryn Teder 1 day ago Read More
  • Hands wearing kitchen gloves scrubbing a stovetop with a sponge

    Stuck-On Kitchen Grime Is No Match Against This Common Clothing Accessory

    There's a common household tool that you're probably not using in your kitchen, but you should if you want to cut back on scrubbing time when cleaning.

    By Camryn Teder 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman with yellow gloves cleans an oven

    Tips For Cleaning Underneath Large Kitchen Appliances (Without Moving Them)

    It's important to clean underneath your major kitchen appliances, but doing so might seem like a time-consuming, strenuous task. Here are ways to make it easy.

    By Camryn Teder 3 days ago Read More
  • A person loading a dishwasher

    Believe It Or Not, There Actually Is An Ideal Time Of Day To Run The Dishwasher

    The dishwasher makes cleaning up after dinner a breeze, but if you want to save money (and maybe extend its lifespan), you should run it at a certain time.

    By Jolee Sullivan 4 days ago Read More
  • a kitchen with blue cabinets

    If You're Not Doing This One Thing For Your Kitchen, It Will Always Be A Little Smelly

    Nothing's worse than a kitchen with a foul stench lingering in the air. Make sure to pay attention to this smelly culprit to keep your kitchen from reeking.

    By David Bugg 6 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of red apples with produce stickers on the skin

    How To Remove Sticker Residue From Produce With This Pantry Staple

    Sticker residue can be a hassle to scrub off fresh fruits and vegetables. Here's how to get it off your produce with one common pantry staple.

    By Crystal Antonace 6 days ago Read More
  • Photo of dirty dishes

    Keep Your Kitchen Effortlessly Clean With The Help Of One Pantry Staple

    Dealing with dirty and messy cabinets? Your path to an effortlessly clean kitchen may already be in your pantry. Here's a hack that can help keep it clean.

    By David Bugg 6 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling and wearing a yellow shirt and earrings

    Martha Stewart's Hair Dryer Hack For Removing Stickers From Kitchenware

    Removing stickers and their residue from the bottoms of pots, pans, and dishes can be a real pain. Luckily, Martha Stewart has a helpful and easy trick.

    By Sara Traynor 9 days ago Read More
  • Many pizza boxes in a large garbage bin

    Here's Exactly How You Should Recycle Your Pizza Boxes (Even The Greasy Ones)

    Wondering whether your greasy pizza box can be recycled or not? Before you trash the entire thing, learn how you can safely recycle it instead.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 9 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding down a can of spray with a black background

    Why Canned Air Is The Cleaning Tool That Deserves A Spot In Your Kitchen

    Canned air is a useful cleaning tool for all manner of objects around the home, but you may not have considered how much it can help you clean your kitchen.

    By Macy Sandel 10 days ago Read More
  • Photo of a burnt pan

    Cleaning Burnt Pans Is A Breeze If You Use This Staple Sweetener

    Burnt pans can be a real pain to clean. If you're in a pinch, you can use this common staple sweetener to rid your pan of its burnt-on gunk.

    By David Bugg 10 days ago Read More
  • Clean glass blender on a counter

    The Effortless Way To Clean Your Blender Without Scrubbing

    Nothing is worse than a sink full of dirty dishes. Luckily, there's an easy way to clean your blender without having to scrub that will save your fingers.

    By Jackson Williams 11 days ago Read More
  • Different spices in glass jars

    Never Skip This Important Step After Seasoning Your Food (Or Risk The Consequences)

    You may already know the more obvious ways to keep the kitchen clean, but this forgotten step may put you in more danger if not done after using seasoning!

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 13 days ago Read More
  • Clogged kitchen sink

    How To Unclog A Kitchen Sink Quickly And Without Costly Repairs

    Keeping you kitchen sink clean and functional can be a difficult and costly task when it clogs and water starts to rise. Here's how to fix it yourself for less.

    By Jackson Williams 14 days ago Read More
  • copper tea kettle

    Bring Dull Copper Back To Life With The Jar Of Pickles Sitting In Your Pantry

    If your copper cookware has made the inevitable change from shiny to tarnished, grab a cloth and a jar of pickles from your pantry, and get to wiping.

    By Jessica Riggio 15 days ago Read More
  • Outdoor barbeque grills need cleaning after making burgers. Dirty grill.

    The 9 Best Ways To Clean Your Grill

    Looking to grill but unsure how to clean it properly? From the onion trick to baking soda paste, we list out the best grill-cleaning tricks.

    By Stephen McPhee 16 days ago Read More
  • stainless steel sink in kitchen island

    Never Clean Your Stainless Steel Sink With Bleach. Here's Why

    Bleach is a popular kitchen cleaner, but it's not the best thing to use on stainless steel sinks. We asked an expert why that's so and what to use instead.

    By Greta Pano 17 days ago Read More
  • water pouring out of the faucet of a kitchen sink

    The Best Natural Ingredients To Clear Your Clogged Kitchen Drain

    If you've got a clogged kitchen drain, think twice before you reach for the Drano. Here's how to unclog your kitchen sink using only natural products.

    By Allie Fasanella 17 days ago Read More
  • An organized kitchen with the fridge door open

    What It Takes To Declutter And Organize Your Fridge Once And For All

    Tired of opening up a fridge that never seems to stay organized? Here's an expert's advice on how to declutter and organize your refrigerator for good.

    By Camryn Teder 17 days ago Read More
  • An open dishwasher door

    Avoid A Smelly Dishwasher With This One Easy Tip

    Dealing with mold or mildew after running a cycle in the dishwasher? No worries, as you can avoid those gnarly smells with one simple fix.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 18 days ago Read More
  • dried rice in ricecooker

    This Is Hands Down The Easiest Way To Clean A Rice Cooker

    As far as kitchen tools go, the rice cooker is a classic. Simple, easy, and quick. However, the cleaning can be a bit of a chore. Here's and easy hack to clean.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 19 days ago Read More
  • Hand in yellow rubber glove holding green cloth and cleaning the inside of a refrigerator

    Club Soda Is The Secret To Tackling Bad Odors In The Fridge

    Nobody wants bad odors coming from the fridge; fortunately, there is an easy cleaning hack that you can do with one item you likely already have in your pantry.

    By Ilene V. Smith 20 days ago Read More
  • Two stainless steel pans are shown from above with one clean and the other dirty

    How To Remove The Stubbornest Of Food Stains With This Medicine Cabinet Staple

    Struggling with stubborn stains in the kitchen? Check your medicine cabinet for this item to remove marks left from spilled coffee, tea, wine, and more.

    By David Bugg 20 days ago Read More
  • Person drying plate with dish towel

    Why Your Dish Towels Should Never Touch Certain Kitchen Messes

    While dish towels can come in handy in so many situations, like drying dishes or cleaning spills, there is one particular mess your towels should avoid.

    By Amanda Berkey 21 days ago Read More
  • Grapefruit halves on countertop

    Stubborn Grease Is No Match For Grapefruit

    There are plenty of natural cleaners that you can find in your refrigerator, and one of the best grease-busters actually comes in the form of a grapefruit.

    By Jackson Williams 21 days ago Read More
  • Someone cutting grapefruit

    Use Grapefruit To Make Pots And Pans Shine Like New

    Grapefruit is a great way to start off breakfast every morning, but this delicious citrus can also keep your pots and pans looking squeaky clean.

    By Allie Fasanella 22 days ago Read More
  • Replacing charcoal filter in microwave

    How Often Should You Be Replacing Your Microwave Filter?

    There's one thing that lots of people forget to do: clean their microwave filter. If this describes you, you might be wondering how often you should replace it.

    By Jackson Williams 22 days ago Read More
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