Kitchen Cleaning Tips

When it comes to kitchen cleaning, there's always so much to do from top to bottom. Here you'll find tips and tricks to efficiently and sufficiently clean the oven, appliances, cabinets, floors and countertops, kitchen hoods, and more.
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How to Clean Wood Cabinets and Cut Through Grime Using Vinegar and Dish Soap
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11 Things to Toss From Your Kitchen ASAP
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How to Clean Your Kitchen Sink Drain—and Stop Clogs and Bad Smells for Good
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How Often You Should Mop Every Floor in Your Home
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How to Clean the Gap Between Your Stove and Counter—and Keep It Grime-Free for Good
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The Surprising Reasons You Shouldn't Leave Dishes in the Sink Overnight
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How to Clean a Casserole Dish With Stubborn Stains—and Make It Gleam Again
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12 Things You Should Never Put Down the Drain—Even if You Have a Garbage Disposal
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Why Your Pots and Pans Always Feel Sticky—and How to Clean Them
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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Refrigerator and Keep It Fingerprint-Free
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Your Favorite Cleaning Products Might Be Ruining Your Glass Stovetop
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The Right Way to Clean Your Moccamaster, According to the Experts Who Make It
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The Secret to Smudge-Free Stainless Steel (and a Cleaner-Looking Kitchen)
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How to Get Rid of Houseflies Fast—and Keep Them From Coming Back
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How to Clean Stuck-On Food, Grease, and Grime From Wood Cabinets
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Stop Pouring Coffee Grounds Down the Drain—Here’s Why It’s a Big Mistake
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9 Things Experts Say You Should Toss From Your Pantry ASAP
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10 Kitchen Tools You Should Throw Away ASAP
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The Pantry Foods Most Likely to Attract Pests
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Finnish Dish Drying Cabinets Are the Brilliant Design Upgrade Every Kitchen Needs
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4 Reasons You Shouldn't Run Your Dishwasher Every Day, According to Experts
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The Best Ways to Banish Lingering Fish Odors Once Dinner Is Done
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How to Clean and Maintain a Countertop Ice Maker, According to Experts
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10 Things Making Your Kitchen Counter Messier, According to Pro Organizers
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8 Things That Should Never (Ever) Go Down Your Garbage Disposal
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How to Clean Your Oven Racks of Grease and Baked-On Food—Without Scrubbing Forever
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5 Things You Should Never Clean With Dish Soap (and What to Use Instead)
Bowls And Utensils In The Dishwasher
Top Reasons Your Dishwasher Is Leaving Dishes Dirty (And How to Fix Each One)
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How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants (and Keep Them Away), According to Entomologists
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The Right Way to Clean a Knife Block—and Why You Must
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9 Kitchen Items You'll Regret Tossing During Your Next Clean-Out
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How to Clean a Blender Safely, According to Kitchen Experts
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How to Clean Soapstone Countertops to Maintain Their Beauty and Smooth Finish
Bowls And Utensils In The Dishwasher
How to Unclog a Dishwasher, According to Appliance Specialists
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How to Clean Your Stovetop and Keep It Gleaming, From Gas to Electric
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5 Reasons Your Garbage Disposal Isn't Working—And How to Fix Each One
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How to Clean a Copper Sink So It Gleams, According to Cleaning Experts
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How to Steam Clean Your Oven for a Deep Clean Without Harsh Chemicals
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10 Things You Should Never Do When Washing the Dishes
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8 Ways to Organize Your Kitchen That Won’t Break the Bank
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7 Sneaky Things That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Cluttered
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How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle to Maintain Its Nonstick Surface
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The Right Way to Clean an Electric Kettle (and How Often You Should Do It)
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How Often Should You Clean Your Freezer? Here's What the Experts Say
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How to Clean a Toaster Oven to Keep It Crumb-Free and Performing Its Best
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How to Clean Your Refrigerator Coils for Better Efficiency
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How to Clean Oven Glass the Right Way, According to Experts
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How to Clean Fat From Pans, According to Experts
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5 Kitchenware Items You Should Never Clean in the Dishwasher
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How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen in an Hour or Less, According to Experts
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13 Common Kitchen Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
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Here's How a Busy Food Pro Keeps Their Fridge Clean and Organized
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How to Clean Plastic Food Containers (Including Stubborn Stains), According to Industry Pros
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How to Clean Your Keurig (and Other Coffee Pod Machines) for the Freshest Brew
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The Right Way to Clean a Nonstick Pan So It Lasts for Years
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How to Clean a Dutch Oven So It Lasts for Years
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The Best Method for Cleaning Your Dishwasher's Filter, According to Experts
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How to Clean Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New
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How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Stainless Steel, According to Experts
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9 Filthy Spots in Your Kitchen You Might Be Forgetting to Clean
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How to Clean a Reusable Water Bottle—and How Often You Should
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15 Brilliant Ideas for Organizing Small Pantries
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12 Fridge Organization Ideas That Will Keep All of Your Food in Sight