Washing vegetables is an essential step of any recipe, whether you're eating them raw or cutting them for cooking. According to Kimberly Baker, PhD, RD, LD, director of the Clemson Extension Food Systems and Safety Program Team, this is crucial for food s ...
How to Properly Sanitize Dishes When Hand-Washing
Popping your pots, pans, plates, and other used tableware items into the dishwasher is a major time saver; the appliance does all the heavy lifting, from rinsing and cleaning to sanitizing and drying. But this isn't the only way to ensure your dishes are ...
How to Clean an Oven, From Racks to Door Glass
Your oven is a workhorse in the kitchen, which means it's also an appliance that gets dirty fast. Spills and splatters on the walls, racks, and door of your oven can build up over time, leading to unpleasant odors and glass that's hard to see through. And ...
How to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter, Step by Step
According to Lindsay Jones, integrated brand manager at Maytag, the technical name for your washing machine filter is actually the drain pump filter. It’s part of the machine's drainage system and catches debris that washes out of your clothing, so it doe ...
How to Clean Pewter
Pewter is a delicate material that must be cleaned properly to avoid damaging its surface. Pewter is a metal alloy that is used for flatware, jewelry, home décor, and beyond. While it doesn't tarnish like copper and bronze, pewter still darkens over time ...
Is Aluminum Safe to Cook With? Experts Weigh In
When it comes to sturdy cookware, there are many choices, from enameled cast iron, copper, cast iron, and stainless steel, to aluminum vessels. Each has their merits, but aluminum has a reputation for potentially being unhealthy to cook with. However, Bry ...
When Should You Replace the Dishwasher
It's a big deal when a kitchen appliance that you use regularly, like the dishwasher, starts acting up. It could be a problem with the latch that keeps the door tightly shut or user error like neglecting to use a rinse aid. Before you start shopping aroun ...
How to Clean Your Washing Machine the Right Way
Both front-loading and top-loading machines need a thorough cleaning every month—we'll tell you exactly how to get the job done. Top-Loading Washing Machines There are two types of top-loading washing machines: traditional and high-efficiency models, sa ...
How to Clean a Grill the Right Way
Aim to clean your grill once or twice per month, keeping in mind that you may need to clean it more depending on how often you use it. "The good rule of thumb is for every five to seven cooks, clean your grill," says Kevin Kolman, head grill master for We ...
11 Brilliant Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
When your toothbrush is no longer up to performing its primary task (the American Dental Association recommends replacing yours every three to four months), take a beat before tossing it in the trash. Your toothbrush has practical cleaning uses that span ...