Cleaning Tips

Need fast, foolproof advice for how to make your home sparkle? Our home and kitchen cleaning tips will get the job done fast.

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How to Clean a Burnt Food from a Pressure Cooker

Learn how to clean a pressure cooker and say buh-bye to burnt-on crud.


6 Easy Ways to Repurpose Coffee Grounds for a Cleaner Home

You prep coffee every morning to start your day, and every day you toss those used grounds into the trash....


How to Polish Silver: 13 Weird Tricks That Really Work

Make your tarnished silver and dull jewelry shine like new after a cleaning with these trusted common household items.


10 Cleaning Tricks for Everyday Kitchen Messes (No Chemicals Needed!)

Time-saving cleaning hacks that actually work? Yes, please!


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50 Cleaning Secrets to Make Your Home Shine

Use these tried-and-true tricks for getting all areas of your home squeaky clean.


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You Should Always Add This One Ingredient to Your Dishwasher

Use vinegar in your dishwasher to give your glassware an extra sparkle and prevent filmy residue from hard water.


How to Clean and Care for a Nonstick Pan

Wondering how to clean a nonstick pan? We're tackling your toughest questions.


10 Things You Should Never Do to Your Oven

You probably hardly think about throwing a tray of frozen chicken into the oven or never cleaning the oven knobs—but...

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20 Fresh Ways to Clean with Lemon

Goodbye, harsh chemical cleaning products! Surprisingly versatile cleaners, lemons leave the house sparkling and spotless (and smelling nice, to boot!)


How to Clean a Dishwasher

Is your dishwasher on the fritz? It might just need a thorough deep clean! Find out how to clean a...


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How to Clean Each Part of Your Instant Pot

From base to lid, this guide explains exactly how to clean an Instant Pot. Buh-bye, stuck-on food!


How to Clean and Care for an Immersion Blender

These simple tips will teach you how to clean an immersion blender to keep it in top condition for...


10 Ways You’re Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

Do you place glasses upside down on the tines of your dishwasher’s top rack? If so, you’re doing it wrong....


7 Ways You’re Probably Cleaning Your Bathroom Wrong

Sure, we all clean our bathrooms, but how good of a job do we do? Here are some of the...


How to Clean a Coffee Filter (and Why You Need To)

Does your dark roast have a funky flavor? You might need to learn how to clean a coffee filter.


How to Whiten Grimy Grout

If your tile grout is dirty and stained but still sound, consider whitening the grimy grout with this easy, inexpensive...


How to Get Rid of Kitchen Odor: 7 Homemade Options

No one likes to wake up and smell last night's salmon. Here's how to get rid of cooking smells and...

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45 Clever Ways to Clean with Baking Soda

From the kitchen to the bathroom to the garage, discover the surprising ways people are cleaning with baking soda—and they...


15 Chemical-Free Ways to Clean Your Home

Products used to clean furniture, carpets, and appliances are full of toxic chemicals that are known carcinogens. Try these alternative...


9 Spots in Your Home That Need SERIOUS Cleaning

Have a few extra minutes? Tackle these messy mainstays you're likely overlooking.


How to Clean Silver, Just Like Grandma Did

Learn how to clean silver and remove tarnish in minutes—with items right from your pantry.


How to Clean a Grill Without a Wire Brush

You don't need a brush to keep the grill spic 'n' span! Here's a list of ways you can clean...


7 Dishwashing Mistakes You’re Likely Making

Goodbye, grease and grime! Avoid these dishwashing mistakes the next time you're cleaning up.

12 Things You Should Never Put in Your Garbage Disposal

A garbage disposal is a pretty amazing appliance. But drop the wrong thing down it and you might need a...


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The Easy Way to Restore a Rusted Cast-Iron Skillet

Give your rusty skillet a face-lift with this step-by-step guide.


How to Clean Grease Off Your Kitchen Cabinets

Tired of the grime on your kitchen cabinets? We've got all the tips you need on how to clean your...


Sponges and Scrub Brushes: When to Keep and When to Toss

How often should you clean your cleaning items...and at what point is it time to (ahem) throw in the towel?


10 Laundry Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Even if you've been washing your clothes for years and think you know how to do laundry, these common slip-ups...


The 4 Safest Dish Soaps You Can Buy

Dish soaps are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to chemical-ridden cleaning products. Learn which brands are safest...