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  • A hand in rubber glove wipes charcoal grill grates

    Easily Clean Rusty Grill Grates With Ingredients You Have In Your Pantry

    The key to a cleaner, gunk-free grill isn't chemical or good old-fashioned elbow grease. It's the combination of a few ingredients that you have right now.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Three green colored folded kitchen towels against a white background

    Marie Kondo's Way To Fold And Store Kitchen Towels Is Both Neat And Practical

    Kitchen towels help keep your cooking area clean, but admit it: They're always a mess in storage. Thankfully, Marie Kondo has a solution (as always) for you.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Woman cutting garlic on a plastic cutting board

    Vinegar Is The Key To Cleaning Those Pesky Stains On Plastic Cutting Boards

    Plastic cutting boards are cheap and convenient, but they tend to show stains more than wooden versions. Vinegar is a useful tool to clean those stains off.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • A woman's hand takes a bag of frozen food from a crowded freezer

    What To Do With Your Food When Defrosting Your Freezer

    At some point, you have to defrost your freezer. But: What's the right thing to do with your frozen food while you're defrosting? We have answers.

    By Lindsey Reynolds Read More
  • A red refrigerator in a white kitchen

    How To Tell If Your Refrigerator Coils Need To Be Cleaned

    Online cleaning tips often cite the importance of cleaning your refrigerator coils. But is this really necessary to extend the lifespan of your fridge?

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Two people cleaning a plate with a kitchen towel.

    Sorry, But Your Kitchen Towel Is Probably Disgusting

    Grabbing your kitchen towel to wipe your hands, clean up spills, or dry dishes is second nature. Sorry to tell you, but that towel is probably disgusting.

    By Jacob Smith Read More
  • Overhead view of a open and over-frosted freezer chest

    Stop Putting It Off — It's Time To Defrost Your Freezer

    No one WANTS to defrost their freezer. But it's essential for energy conservation, and preventing food waste. Learn the best ways to defrost here.

    By Lindsey Reynolds Read More
  • Close-up view of someone making a smoothie

    Your Blender Is (Probably) Nasty – Especially If You Don't Do This

    Using your blender should be easy, but don't let that trick you into a poor cleaning job. Honestly, if you're doing this, your blender is probably filthy.

    By Creshonda A. Smith Read More
  • A ceramic mug with a chipped rim sitting on a table.

    The Nasty Reason You Should Throw Out All Your Cracked Dishes

    If you are somebody who continues to eat and drink from dishes and mugs that are cracked and chipped, take our advice and immediately dispose of them.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Built-in stovetop griddle

    How To Clean A Griddle So It's As Shiny As New

    Griddles are fantastic ways to cook food but need proper cleaning to maintain them, so follow these tips for countertop, stovetop, and cast-iron styles.

    By Kat Olvera Read More
  • a grill with a wire brush on top

    Why You Might Want To Throw Out That Wire Grill Brush

    It's important to keep your grill clean, but you may want to think twice before reaching for a wire grill brush. In fact, you may want to throw it away.

    By Kat Olvera Read More
  • eggshells in a sink drain

    Why You Should Never Put Eggshells Down The Drain

    Eggshells are one of this kitchen items that no one ever really knows what to do with once cracked, but you definitely shouldn't put them down the drain.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Used cooking oil in frying pan

    Use One Easy Trick To Quickly Dispose Of Used Cooking Oil

    One of the most vexing clean-up problems is what to do with used cooking oil. But there's a foolproof, mess-free solution, and it's in your kitchen right now.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Someone loading spoons into a dishwasher.

    You've Been Loading Silverware In Your Dishwasher All Wrong

    Loading up your dishwasher seems like a pretty straightforward process. However, there's a good chance you've been loading in your silverware all wrong.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Water running in a kitchen sink

    The Kitchen Staple You Need To Keep Far Away From The Drain

    There are several common household and kitchen pantry items you should avoid dumping down the sink. This particular one causes all sorts of problems.

    By Erin Goldsby Read More
  • Someone using a soapy sponge to wash dishes

    The British Way Of Washing Dishes Might Gross Out Americans

    It's such an everyday activity that it's easy to forget the way we wash dishes is culturally informed. The British method doesn't sit right with many Americans.

    By Creshonda A. Smith Read More
  • Hand putting coffee mug in microwave

    Coffee Is Your Friend When It Comes To Cleaning The Microwave

    When you've got a dirty microwave, it can be hard to get it fully clean. The stuff you reach for in the morning -- coffee -- is the cleaning weapon you need.

    By Kat Olvera Read More
  • A person in a grey dress opening up a dishwasher.

    The Biggest Mistake You're Probably Making When Cleaning Your Dishwasher

    Your dishwasher is an amazing machine and makes cleaning up so much easier. However, most dishwasher enthusiasts are making one common mistake.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • A person wearing yellow rubber gloves and scrubbing a burnt baking sheet.

    The Baking Soda Fix That Makes Old Sheet Pans Look New Again

    Don't give up on your old sheet pans yet. If you have some baking soda, there are lots of ways you can buff these babies up and get their shine back.

    By Lily Greenall Read More
  • close up of gas stove top with open flame

    How Often You Really Need To Clean Your Gas Stovetop

    Gas stoves are a popular appliance in American households, but they do need to be cleaned regularly. How often do gas stoves actually need cleaning?

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • woman opening a microwave oven

    Next Time You Clean Your Microwave, Grab A Tool From Your Bathroom

    It's an easy kitchen appliance to forget about, but your microwave does need regular cleaning. This bathroom tool makes quick work of tight spaces.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Square cast iron grill pan with wooden handle on a thick square cutting board with a wooden salt grinder and small oil jug

    Rusty Cast Iron Pan? Grab Some Vinegar (But Be Careful)

    Vinegar is the key to getting a rusty cast iron pan back in shape, but you need to watch that it doesn’t corrode the iron. Here's how to do it.

    By Alba Caraceni Read More
  • A knife being cleaned in a sink.

    How To Safely Clean Sharp Knives Without Tearing Up A Sponge

    When cleaning sharp knives, it's easy to accidentally slice apart your sponge. If you do this, you need to learn this technique to safely clean your knives.

    By Creshonda A. Smith Read More
  • An espresso percolator in a sink.

    Is It Safe To Clean Your Coffee Maker With Vinegar?

    Getting rid of limescale in coffee makers can be a pain. While many use vinegar to clean their coffee maker, others suggest doing so will ruin the machines.

    By Cassie Womack Read More
  • Water running down a kitchen sink drain

    The Secret To Cleaning Smelly Sinks Is Already In Your Pantry

    While more severe issues might require a plumber, simple sink stinks can be dealt with using a product you probably already have in your pantry.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Gloved hands use sponge to clean stainless steel pot.

    Make Stainless Steel Shine Again With This Secret Ingredient

    Stainless steel seems like it would be difficult to get dirty, but that's not really the case. That is, unless you're using this common ingredient to clean it.

    By Allison Beussink Read More
  • Several colorful used cutting boards stacked on top of each other.

    If Your Cutting Board Looks Like This, It's Time To Throw It Out

    A good cutting board is like a trusted friend in the kitchen. But when it begins to show these signs, hygiene dictates that it's time to trade it in.

    By Allison Beussink Read More
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