How to clean ovens, stovetops, microwaves, sinks, cutting boards, cookware and small appliances, safely and without expensive products.
Most dishwasher problems, from dirty dishes to a sour smell, trace back to a clogged filter. Here is a monthly routine that takes about 20 minutes, plus what to know before running vinegar.
Greasy oven racks come clean with a long hot-water soak, a little dish soap and a baking soda scrub. Here is the method, the dryer sheet question, and how to keep racks sliding smoothly.
Burnt-on drippings look worse than they are. A soak, a baking soda paste and the right scrubber for your pan's material will handle most roasting pans.
The right fix for a scorched pan depends on what it is made of. A baking soda simmer rescues most pans, while oxalic acid cleansers, steel wool and bleach suit some materials and wreck others.
Wood and plastic boards both stay safe with hot soapy water, a sanitizing step after raw meat and a dry place to rest. Here is the USDA-based routine, plus fixes for stains and odors.
Three ways to get baked-on grease out of an oven, from the cheapest overnight paste to the high-heat cycle, and the mistakes that can damage the oven or fill the kitchen with smoke.
Fingerprints and streaks on stainless steel fridges, dishwashers and ranges come off with dish soap, water and the right wiping direction. Here is what appliance makers say to avoid.
The fizz looks impressive, but the two mostly cancel each other out. Used separately, baking soda and vinegar are cheap, useful cleaners for different jobs.
A quick wash after each use keeps an air fryer working well and its nonstick coating intact. Here is the routine, the deep clean for sticky grease, and the tools to keep away from the basket.
Cast iron is easy to care for once you know the rules: a quick wash, immediate drying and a thin coat of oil. Rust is fixable, and yes, a little dish soap is fine.
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