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 ...
How to Clean a Sponge—and When to Replace It
Keep your sponges free of bacteria by cleaning them regularly. Sponges are a workhorse in the kitchen—not only do they clean dirty dishes, but they're also responsible for wiping down countertops, sinks, and pots and pans. Over time, sponges accumulate b ...
Is It Safe to Cook With Wooden Spoons?
What are the pluses of using wooden spoons? "They are comfortable in the hand, intuitive to use, and make for a uniform set," says Brandon Moore, co-founder of Lancaster Cast Iron, an American-made cookware company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And Mo ...
Tips for Baking With Silicone Bakeware, According to Pastry Chefs
As their name implies, silicone baking pans (as well as mats and molds) are baking accessories constructed from flexible silicone material similar to plastic or rubber. “However, unlike plastic and rubber, they can withstand the high temperatures of an ov ...
How to Clean White Shoes So They Look Brand New Again
Materials Needed Here are some cleaning supplies you may need, depending on the type of white shoe you are cleaning and the method you choose. Bleach Nylon brush Hydrogen peroxide Baking soda Shoe conditioner Dish soap White vinegar Lemon essen ...
How to Clean Wooden Spoons
These essential kitchen tools don't require special products—but there is one thing to be aware of. Even modern kitchens, outfitted with induction burners and gadgets galore, keep an old favorite on hand. Wooden spoons are like throwbacks to another era, ...
20 Things You Can Clean in Your Dishwasher That Aren’t Dishes
Your dishwasher can clean far more than just your dirty dishes and silverware. The dishwasher is nothing short of a miracle. Not only is hand-washing dishes a chore that most of us could live without, but the dishwasher saves time and is far more water-ef ...
How to Clean Under Your Refrigerator, Stove, and Dishwasher
Round up a few key cleaning essentials to tackle the hard-to-reach places under these major kitchen appliances. Why It's Important to Clean Under Kitchen Appliances Over time, debris accumulates in your kitchen—especially in those hard-to-reach places, ...
How to Clean Pink Mold, According to Experts
Pink mold is a microbe often associated with the bacteria Serratia marcescens and will appear as a slimy, pink, or reddish-brown growth, according to Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO of AspenClean. "Unlike common household molds, which are fungi, S ...
How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board and Maintain It Over Time
Cleaning your wooden cutting board is essential for preventing cross-contamination in your kitchen. A cutting board is one of the powerhouses of the kitchen, an integral part of chopping fruits and vegetables and breaking down meat and fish. Because of it ...