When it comes to breakfast, few things compare to warm, fluffy waffles. But if the idea of cleaning your waffle maker keeps you from making these breakfast treats, it's likely you just haven't found the right cleaning method. With the correct technique an ...
How to Clean Sneakers, From Machine Washing to Spot Cleaning
From machine washing to spot cleaning, here's how to remove stains and dirt to keep sneakers looking fresh. Materials Needed Depending on the method you choose, you'll need to have a combination of the below materials or cleaners on hand: Dry brush o ...
How to Get Rid of Mold
Cladosporium: A very common type of mold that is often blackish-brown to gray-green in color, Cladosporium grows both indoors and outdoors. Indoors it may grow as fungi on dead plants, decaying wood, or tree trunks, while indoors Cladosporium often grows ...
9 Kitchen Staples That Repel Common Pests
No home, no matter how much cleaning you do inside or out, is immune to common pests like ants, spiders, or moths. But before you call in a professional pest control company, try raiding your kitchen pantry for natural ways to rid your home of pests. You ...
The Best Way to Store Kitchen Knives, According to Experts
Here's how to determine the best storage method for the sharpest tools in your kitchen. Few tools get as much mileage in your kitchen as a great set of knives. Whether you're chopping onions, dicing potatoes, or carving a prime rib roast, using the corre ...
How to Clean Silver, From Flatware to Jewelry
Whether your favorite silver pieces are the intricate flatware you bring out for holidays, a gleaming serving platter passed down from your grandmother, or that necklace you wear every day, the best way to bring out their beauty is learning how to properl ...
The Right Way to Clean a Nonstick Pan So It Lasts for Years
Make sure you have these materials on hand when cleaning a nonstick pan. Mild dish soap Warm water Soft sponge or dishcloth Dry towel Baking soda (optional) Having the right tools makes all the difference when cleaning nonstick pans. I’ve found ...
5 Things to Never Plug Into a Power Strip, According to a Master Electrician
Most of us have a power strip or two in our home, helping to power our various electronics. After all, they’re convenient, right? And power strips can be a great option for running low-power devices such as lamps, phone chargers, routers and modems, clock ...
7 Signs You Need to Replace Your Wooden Spoons ASAP
Wooden spoons are a tried and true kitchen workhorse. They are lightweight, heat-resistant, environmentally friendly, and gentle enough not to damage your cookware like metal utensils can. A trusty wooden spoon is great for sautéing, stirring, mixing dry ...
How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter
It's essential in maintaining your machine. Have you ever waited patiently for your dishwasher to ding, only to open the door and find cloudy glassware or be hit with a mildew smell? Your dishwasher filter might be the culprit. Over time, food particle ...