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  • 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
  • hands washing vegetables in a strainer

    Should You Be Cleaning Produce With Baking Soda?

    After carefully choosing produce, you want to ensure it's clean and ready to eat. Fortunately, baking soda can help, but is it worth the time and effort?

    By Shawna Schofield November 10th, 2024 Read More
  • An orange enameled cast iron pot on a cutting board

    The Enameled Cast Iron Myth You Need To Stop Believing

    There's a common (incorrect) assumption that people regularly make about their enameled cast iron pans, and it can lead to messes or even safety concerns.

    By Shawna Schofield November 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Bottles of club soda on a store shelf

    The Kitchen Appliances You Should Always Clean With Club Soda

    Set those expensive cleaning products off to the side -- you can clean plenty of your kitchen appliances with nothing but a bit of club soda.

    By Shawna Schofield November 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Person wearing yellow rubber gloves and cleaning different areas of an oven

    8 Spots In Your Oven You're Forgetting To Clean

    Cleaning your oven properly involves more than just wiping down the stovetop and running the self clean function.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley November 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Person opening can with can opener

    Get The Gunk Out Of Your Can Opener With 2 Kitchen Staples

    Can openers are kitchen tools that unfortunately get covered in lots of gunk. There are easy ways to clean it off before you throw it back in the drawer.

    By Ginny Johnson November 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Empty cast iron pan on fabric towel and wooden table

    Why The Spatula You Use On Your Cast Iron Matters

    There are so many ways to properly take care of cast iron pans and using the correct spatula is one of them. The best spatula should also help clean the pan.

    By Ginny Johnson November 4th, 2024 Read More
  • A person holding a dishwasher tablet

    Grab A Dishwasher Tablet If You Want The Cleanest Stove Door Ever

    Cleaning an oven door can require hours of scrubbing and elbow grease. Fortunately, a simple hack using a dishwasher tablet could make quick work of this chore.

    By Shawna Schofield November 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Baking soda and cleaning supplies

    Baking Soda Is Essential To Eliminating Kitchen Trash Odors

    Do not let trash can odors disrupt the sanctity of your kitchen. Learn how to harness the wondrous power of baking soda, and bask in a fresh-smelling room.

    By Allison Lindsey November 1st, 2024 Read More
  • friends around outdoor griddle

    Rusty Griddle? Here's How To Make It Look New Again

    Griddles are a hot commodity right now. If yours has seen better days, it's easy to clean off the rusty coating and keep it gone - with tools you already have.

    By Jackson Williams October 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Gloved hand cleaning open microwave

    Baking Soda Is Key To Cleaning Your Microwave In A Pinch

    To clean even the dirtiest microwaves, reach for the power of baking soda. Find out how to effectively use it and why it can work miracles on your appliance.

    By Shawna Schofield October 28th, 2024 Read More
  • People cooking and cleaning in a kitchen

    Cleaning Your Kitchen After Cooking Can Be Daunting, But One Easy Tip Helps

    Nothing compares to the dread of cleaning the kitchen after cooking an elaborate meal. Fortunately, this time-saving tip can help simplify the process.

    By Shawna Schofield October 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Keurig pod in a mhcine

    Why You Should Always Remove Your Keurig Pods After Brewing

    Don't let your Keurig pods sit and languish in the machine for too long after brewing. It's important to take them out to keep your machine clean and safe.

    By Shawna Schofield October 14th, 2024 Read More
  • three stacked cast iron pans

    Club Soda Is The Secret To Cleaning Your Prized Cast Iron

    Cast iron cookware is a must-have for serious home cooks, but cleaning the surface can pose some challenges. Thankfully, club soda is an excellent option.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife October 12th, 2024 Read More
  • A variety of sliced lemons

    How To Store Leftover Lemons, Zest, And Juice

    When it comes to lemon storage, here are the best ways to wrap, store, freeze your leftover lemons -- whether they're whole, sliced, juiced, or zested.

    By Camryn Teder October 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman cleaning oven door

    Mistakes You're Probably Making When Cleaning Your Oven

    Cleaning your oven is a task the requires time and effort, but has big rewards. Make sure you're doing it right by avoiding these common mistakes.

    By Katie Melynn October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Red wine pouring into glasses

    Got Cloudy Wine Glasses? Reach For The Baking Soda

    Baking soda has earned its spot as a staple ingredient in most kitchens. What you might not know is it can be a handy solution to clean cloudy wine glasses.

    By Camryn Teder October 4th, 2024 Read More
  • baking soda on cutting board

    To Best Clean Your Cutting Boards, Reach For Some Baking Soda

    Baking soda is a great cutting board cleanser because it neutralizes lingering acids and smell-causing bacteria and removes tough stains from your board.

    By Jessica Riggio October 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Wooden cutting board

    How To Clean A Wooden Cutting Board So It Doesn't Warp

    Wooden cutting boards may take a little more effort to maintain than other boards but they are a valuable asset to any kitchen. Here's how to care for yours.

    By Helena Nichols September 23rd, 2024 Read More
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