The right way to load a dishwasher is a highly contested debate. While you may go back-and-forth on which items are dishwasher-safe and where to place your mugs, few aspects of loading a dishwasher are as controversial as which direction to point silverwa ...
8 Items That Aren’t Dishwasher Safe
Your dishwasher is a handy appliance that cleans dishes, cookware, utensils, and more kitchen items quickly and efficiently. While it would be convenient if you could wash everything in the dishwasher after using it to cook or eat, that's simply not the c ...
How to Cook Frozen Salmon
Stock your freezer with frozen salmon fillets, and you will always have a healthy, quick, and flavorful dinner on hand. Freshness is important when it comes to any seafood. Unless you're lucky enough to have a fresh catch off the boat or a great seafood s ...
How to Clean Windows for a Streak-Free Finish
Clean, streak-free windows give the interior and exterior of your home a more polished look. Plus, removing dust, dirt, and pollen from your windows will allow more light to filter into your home. But cleaning your windows incorrectly or with the wrong ma ...
How to Clean Your Dishwasher the Right Way
A dishwasher that's properly cleaned will function more efficiently—and likely last longer, too. Your dishwasher works hard to keep your serveware, cookware, drinkware, and other kitchen essentials clean. In the process, it can build up with food particle ...
How to Clean a Crock-Pot or Other Slow Cooker
Keep your favorite slow cooker clean and functional with these pro tips. Before You Start Before you begin, you’ll need to take a few extra safety precautions, including waiting for it to cool down. "Cleaning while your slow cooker is hot could damage t ...
How to Clean Cloudy Glasses and Make Them Crystal Clear Again
The dingy-looking appearance occurs when hard water that has minerals trapped in it dries on your glassware. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or reaching for a cup of water, fewer kitchen woes are more inconvenient and unattractive than cloudy glass ...
How the 1-Minute Rule Can Transform the Way You Clean
If you’ve struggled to maintain an organization or cleaning routine that works for you and your schedule, starting simple and easy can often be key—like one minute kind of easy. Famously coined by New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin and since ...
How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Buying a few basic cleaning supplies in bulk to make custom cleansers for each part of your home is more sustainable—and often cheaper—than stocking up on a cabinet full of specialty bottles of commercial products with ingredients you can't identify. Home ...
How to Clean a Shower Curtain and Liner
Plastic shower curtains and liners may be affordable and easy to replace when they get dirty, but the cost adds up over time (and it's not great for the environment). Rather than tossing them when they look worse for wear, cleaning your shower curtain and ...