Cleaning Tips

Here's What Not To Use When Cleaning Stuck-On Foods From Your Air Fryer

Nonstick doesn't really mean nothing will stick! Cheese, sugary marinades, and other spills can cook onto the surface and become challenging to clean.

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The White Vinegar Tip For Removing Pesky Turmeric Stains

While it might help your brain and heart, home cooks know that your clothing, countertops, dishes, and hands aren't safe from turmeric's golden stains.

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8 Baking Sheet Mistakes You Should Avoid, According To A Personal Chef

Baking sheets are versatile and handy in a kitchen environment, but are you making these mistakes that would compromise their longevity and performance?

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The Simple Tool You Need To Clean Burnt Bits Off Your Cast Iron Griddle

Washing stuck-on food from a cast iron griddle can be daunting because you have to remove the stubborn bits without damaging the cooking surface.

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20 Clever Aluminum Foil Hacks To Use Around The Kitchen

Aluminum foil is a true kitchen hero. Not only has it revolutionized the way we cook, but also the way we store, preserve, and perfect food.

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Start A Soapy Marinade In Your Sink To Make Dinner Clean Up A Breeze

Prepping ahead isn't just for cooking. Putting dirty pots and plates into a sink full of soapy suds as you go along means post-meal cleaning is even easier.

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The Extra Step You Should Consider When Cleaning A Chocolate Fountain

After you've satisfied each guest's sweet tooth, it's important to remember that properly maintaining your chocolate fountain goes beyond a simple wipe down.

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How To Use Beer To Polish Your Copper Cookware

Maintaining your copper pans and pots requires more effort than with other cookware, but you can shorten the polishing process with this unexpected technique.

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Cleaning Your Nespresso Machine With Vinegar

Vinegar is a useful component for cleaning all manner of surfaces and appliances, but not your Nespresso machine. The manufacturer directly warns against it.

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Here's How To Properly Clean Your Next Batch Of Asparagus

Unlike the packaged food you get from grocery store shelves, produce typically needs to be cleaned prior to cooking and eating. Here's the best way to do it.

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Why You Should Avoid Citrus At All Costs When Cleaning Your Dutch Oven

The Dutch oven may be one of, if not, the most significant pots to cook in, so here's why you should avoid citrus when cleaning your Dutch oven.

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The Common Oven Mitt Mistake You're Probably Making

Oven mitts are easy to forget about outside of the brief windows when they are needed to handle hot dishes, but you should remember them come cleaning time.

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The Parts Of Your French Press Coffee Maker You Can't Forget To Clean

The trusty French press is still a favorite coffee maker for many of us, largely due to its reliable simplicity. Check this cleaning tip before you use it next.

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Your Silicone Cookware Stinks Because You're Not Heating It Before Cleaning

For as nifty as silicone cookware is, it can be just as smelly. If the stink lingers even after cleaning, this hot tip could save the day and your nose.

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It's A Huge Mistake To Not Clean Your Grill Immediately After Cooking

Nobody wants to pause their backyard barbecue to clean their grill, but waiting to do so will only make the job more difficult and perhaps damage the grill.

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The Best Time To Wash Your Blueberries For Long-Lasting Freshness

Knowing when to wash fresh blueberries is just as important as why you need to rinse them. Check out our tips to keep your delicious berries at their best.

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The Messy Mistake You're Making When Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Cleaning stainless steel appliances can feel like an interminable task. Discover the messy mistake to avoid to keep your surfaces sparkling and smudge-free.

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16 Vinegar Hacks For A Cleaner Kitchen

Vinegar is a powerhouse of a cleaning ingredient. Learn how to use it to make your wine glasses sparkle, remove grime from your oven, and more.

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The Importance Of Descaling Your Nespresso Machine

Nespresso machines have made brewing the perfect cup of joe incredibly easy, but they do require some basic maintenance to ensure your coffee tastes superb.

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Why Using Soap To Clean Your Wok Is A Dire Mistake

To understand why you shouldn't soap down a wok to clean it, you need to understand what makes a wok special and different from other cooking pans.

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The Major Cleaning Mistake You're Probably Making With Induction Stoves

With its completely flat surface, an induction stove is much easier to clean than a standard electric or gas stove. But you still should follow some easy rules.

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Adding Foil Between Your Stove And Counter Prevents Pesky Crumbs From Escaping

We've all experienced that fleeting moment of ire when crumbs slip between the cracks of your stove and counter. This foil trick will prevent all of that.

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The Best Method For Cleaning A Bundt Pan

The Bundt pan's many nooks and crannies are likely to leave behind baked-on residue. But with the right technique, even the most stubborn of pans will sparkle.

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Use Aluminum Foil To Clean Stuck-On Bits From Your Oven

Sometimes it's the unlikeliest of kitchen supplies that really help us out in a pinch. We'll show you how to use tin foil of all things to clean your oven.

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Olive Oil Is The Unexpected Secret To Scrubbing Off Pesky Sticker Residue

Olive oil lends its hand to many a recipe, but it's also the key to getting rid of sticker residue. A great hack for those avoiding damage to their property.

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The Only Tool Needed To Clean The Grimy Crevice Of Your Instant Pot

Cleaning every nook and cranny of your Instant Pot can be frustrating, but this inexpensive tool can scrub every dirty crevice.

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The Quick Cleaning Trick For Removing Gunk On Your Stanley Cup Lid

You should clean your Stanley Cup every day (don't forget the lid) to ensure bacteria and mold are not finding a home in places you cannot see.

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