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  • Celebrity chef Bobby Flay smiling at a live cooking demonstration.

    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 January 14th, 2025 Read More
  • A Nespresso machine with fresh brewed espresso

    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 January 13th, 2025 Read More
  • Squeezing ketchup onto green background

    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 January 13th, 2025 Read More
  • A lemon sitting inside an open dishwasher

    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 January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • Dole bagged salad on a store shelf

    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 January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • lemon with oven, storage tub, and cutting board

    11 Genius Lemon Hacks To Naturally Clean Your Kitchen

    While a lemon is a versatile recipe ingredient, this simple fruit can also help you keep your kitchen fresh and sparkling when used as a cleaning agent.

    By Elaine Todd January 5th, 2025 Read More
  • A red wine decanter with a glass and bottle of red wine

    The Pantry Staple That Removes Pesky Stains From Your Decanter With Ease

    Decanters can get stained and mucky because of many reasons. Thankfully, there's one pantry staple that can easily make them shine like new again.

    By Raven Brunner December 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Pouring red wine from a decanter into a glass

    Easily Clean Your Wine Decanter With This Simple Ingredient

    Release the ghosts of red wines past. Here's the one ingredient you need to clean your wine decanter so your next bottle's true colors really shine.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A woman cleaning a cheese grater

    Safely Cleaning Your Cheese Grater Without A Dishwasher

    Scrubbing your cheese grater clean by hand can put your fingers at risk of being, well, grated. To avoid injury, here are the cleaning tools you need.

    By Shawna Schofield December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Plastic container stained with tomato sauce

    Does Tomato Sauce Permanently Stain Plastic Containers?

    Is your plastic container stained with a greasy orange hue from the tomato sauce spaghetti you stored in it the previous night? Here's what you can do about it.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 19th, 2024 Read More
  • A person washing broccoli in a sink

    How To Thoroughly Clean Broccoli With What You Have In The Pantry

    Broccoli is full of nooks and crannies that hide dust, dirt, and bugs. Luckily, the one thing that you need to clean it thoroughly is right in your pantry.

    By Shawna Schofield December 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Molcajete with guacamole next to a bowl of tortilla chips

    Why You Shouldn't Use Soap To Wash Your Molcajete

    Ready to clean your molcajete after pounding together a fresh batch of guacamole or tangy salsa? Make sure to stay far away from soap when doing so.

    By Ashlen Wilder December 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Empty cast iron pan with dishtowel around its handle

    The Basic Pantry Staple That Removes Stuck-On Food From Cast Iron Pans

    Cast-iron cookware is great for high-heat cooking, but it's also prone to getting dirty. Luckily, all you need is one pantry staple to remove stuck-on food.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 16th, 2024 Read More
  • A bowl of fresh Brussels sprouts on top of a kitchen towel

    The Best Way To Clean And Prep Brussels Sprouts

    Those tightly-packed leaves of Brussels sprouts can be filled with dust, dirt, and bugs. Here's the best way to clean them properly before you start cooking.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako December 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Slices of white sandwich bread on a cutting board

    How A Piece Of Bread Is The Answer To A Smokey Air Fryer

    Air fryers have a tendency to smoke when cooking something greasy. Thankfully, among the handy must-know air-fryer hacks is a trick to prevent just that.

    By Tara Bowen December 14th, 2024 Read More
  • dryer sheets on a dryer

    Should You Be Cleaning Your Sheet Pans With Dryer Sheets?

    A viral hack for cleaning grimy sheet pans with dryer sheets has been circulating the internet for several years. Here's why you should avoid trying it.

    By Shawna Schofield December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • stained plastic storage container next to a cut lemon, baking soda, and bottle of vinegar

    6 Ways To Remove Even The Toughest Stains From Plastic Storage Containers

    Every kitchen has them: plastic containers stained red-orange from leftover food storage. Before you toss them, try these methods to make yours look like new.

    By Deborah Murphy December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • baking soda on aluminum tray with brush

    What To Avoid When Cleaning Aluminum Kitchenware With Baking Soda

    Baking soda is a versatile kitchen staple, especially in terms of cleaning. However, there are a few things to be mindful of when using it on aluminum cookware.

    By Allie Ward November 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Julia Child in her kitchen with groceries and pots on the wall

    Julia Child's Cleaning Tip To Ensure A Less Hectic Kitchen Cleanup

    Julia Child mastered French cooking as well as a tidy kitchen. Snag her best tip to maximize your cooking and clean up the mess.

    By Ashlen Wilder November 21st, 2024 Read More
  • A woman blending up a green smoothie in her blender

    Your Blender Probably Isn't As Clean As You Think It Is

    Don't let your blender bring you down -- make sure it's clean in all those sneaky nooks and crannies you might miss! Here's how to get the job done.

    By Shawna Schofield November 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Knives in wooden knife block

    Don't Forget To Clean Your Kitchen's Knife Block

    You might not clean your kitchen's knife block too often - or at all, for that matter. But it's actually really important to wash this storage space.

    By Shawna Schofield November 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman with baking soda and sponge preparing to clean oven

    Baking Soda Is The Easy Way To Get A Squeaky-Clean Oven

    Cleaning your oven can be a tedious task, but with the help of sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda, the essential kitchen appliance will sparkle.

    By Jessica Santina November 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Open insulated bag

    How To Keep Insulated Grocery Bags Sanitary For Frequent Shopping

    Reusable insulated bags have become popular as a result to be more eco-friendly, but you must be sure to clean them well to avoid spreading bacteria.

    By Emery Pearson November 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand cleaning an espresso machine with a red cloth

    The Pantry Staple That Will Keep Your Espresso Machine Sparkling Clean

    You don't need to go and buy a pricy descaling solution for your espresso machine. For most machines, all you need to do is grab vinegar from your pantry!

    By Shawna Schofield November 13th, 2024 Read More
  • morning light hitting dishes in an open dishwasher

    Easily Clean And Descale Your Dishwasher With Vinegar And Baking Soda

    Cleaning and descaling your dishwasher is easy. You don't even need any fancy cleaning products - just some handy supplies you already have in the pantry.

    By Jolee Sullivan November 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Stand mixers in a kitchen

    How Often Should You Clean Your Stand Mixer?

    With all of the support you get from your stand mixer, it's important to properly maintain it. Here's how often you should clean your appliance.

    By Lauren Dozier November 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Kitchen knives on magnet storage

    One Of The Biggest Mistakes You Make With Kitchen Knives Is How You Clean Them

    Professional chefs know that proper care is key to keeping knives in top shape, and that starts with thorough cleaning - even if it takes a little extra time.

    By Emery Pearson November 10th, 2024 Read More
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