There are so many quality cleaning products on the market these days that it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. This is where dish soap comes in. That inconspicuous little bottle by your kitchen sink has a surprising amount of appli ...
5 Unexpected Ways to Clean With Ice Around Your Home
Our cleaning and plumbing experts share their tricks. If dealing with daily messes has you feeling like you're constantly running out of your go-to household cleaner, you're not alone. Trying to make budgets (or that last little bit of cleaning solutio ...
5 Things You Should Never Clean With Dish Soap
When you’re on a cleaning spree, do-it-all products that can handle a variety of tasks allow you to keep scrubbing away—and can save you both money and space in your cleaning cabinet. Dish soap is one of these multifaceted cleaning agents. However, it's n ...
What Is the Difference Between Reactive and Nonreactive Pans
Acidic foods, like tomatoes, will have a chemical reaction based on the type of cookware you use. If you love to cook, then you likely already have an array of cookware in your cabinets, from cast-iron skillets to stainless-steel saucepans. These types of ...
How to Care for a Carbon Steel Pan
Carbon steel pans have the best characteristics of stainless steel and cast iron. They're lightweight, can take high heat, and develop a natural nonstick patina over time. Your carbon steel pan is a versatile powerhouse for searing, and nonstick cooking i ...
How to Clean a Garbage Disposal
Keep this hardworking part of your sink clean. Credit: Kim Sayer / Getty Images One of the most common sources of odor in your kitchen is the garbage disposal. This home appliance is full of nooks and crannies where leftover bits of food and kitchen wa ...
3 Common Glass-Cleaning Mistakes You’re Probably Making
If you've spent far too much time wiping and re-wiping your home's windows, mirrors, and glass décor, only to step back and still see visible streaks, you may be guilty of some all-too-common cleaning mistakes. A streak-free finish isn’t about scrubbing h ...
How to Get the Garlic Smell Off Hands—Including Martha’s Favorite Method
Of course, Martha's is best—but these other tips work well too. Credit: Amarita / Getty Images Home cooks and culinary pros alike love garlic, whether it's garlic bread, chicken cooked with 20 cloves, or a tomato tart with roasted garlic and fontina c ...
How to Clean Your Glass Stovetop: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your stovetop is a workhorse in the kitchen, helping you accomplish everything from sautéing vegetables to pan-searing chicken. Because of how often it's used, stovetops easily build up with oil splatter, burnt-on food pieces, and other debris. If you don ...
How to Make and Use a 3-Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer with Vinegar
Vinegar's acetic acid acts as a contact herbicide. "The acid within vinegar breaks down cell walls and removes moisture from weeds, causing them to die off," says Rebecca Sears, chief marketing officer at Green Garden. "Vinegars that you keep in your kitc ...