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  • 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
  • bleached coffee filters on table

    This Coffee Filter Hack Is The Solution When You're Low On Paper Towels

    When cleaning your kitchen, it's imperative to have an absorbent material on hand. When you're out of paper towels, coffee filters work just as well.

    By Camryn Teder September 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Martha Stewart in kitchen

    How Martha Stewart Removes Garlic Odor With Ease

    You may love the smell of garlic in food, but few enjoy it lingering on their fingers. Luckily, Martha Stewart has a hack for kicking garlic odors to the curb.

    By Sara Donnellan September 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • spilled glass of red wine

    For Red Wine Stains, Club Soda Is Your Friend

    A wayward glass of red wine can leave a nasty stain on your carpet, tablecloth, or new sweater. To bust that stain, reach for another popular beverage.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz September 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Drip coffee maker on counter

    Baking Soda Is The Key To Cleaning Your Coffee Maker

    Your coffee maker requires regular cleaning. Luckily, you don't have to pull apart your machine to get inside for a scrub. You just need baking soda.

    By Catherine Nyorani September 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Vinegar and baking soda

    Why You Should Avoid Mixing Baking Soda And Vinegar When Cleaning

    Baking soda and vinegar are well-known natural cleaning agents. Some people encourage mixing the two, but that recommendation is not super helpful.

    By Catherine Nyorani September 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Banana on a wet background

    Do You Really Need To Wash Your Bananas?

    If bananas are peeled, why would anyone need to wash them? The truth is that you may want to consider rinsing off this fruit before eating it. Here's why.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley September 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Jar of baking soda with spoon

    Think Twice Before Cleaning Your Ceramic Stovetop With Baking Soda

    Baking soda is a common household item that's great for cleaning many surfaces. However, it may not be a great idea to use it on your ceramic stovetop.

    By Tim Forster September 18th, 2024 Read More
  • melted plate on oven grate

    Baking Soda Is Key To Cleaning Melted Plastic Off Your Oven

    Accidentally melting plastic in the oven is an all-too-common faux pas. And there's a common pantry staple that will help clean up this stubborn mess.

    By Robyn Blocker September 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Oven cleaning equipment

    10 Oven Cleaning Hacks You Need To Try ASAP

    You can't make oven cleaning fun, but there are ways to make it less painful. Four cleaning professionals share their tricks of the trade for a sparkling oven.

    By Felicia Lee September 13th, 2024 Read More
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