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 Hand-Wash Dishes the Right Way
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How to Get Rid of That Bad Smell in Your Refrigerator and Freezer
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The Right Way to Defrost Your Freezer, a Task You Should Be Tackling Twice Per Year
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Your Complete Home Cleaning Schedule: What to Clean Weekly, Monthly, and Seasonally
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How to Deep Clean Your Home in a Single Day—Plus, the Hourly Schedule You Need to Get the Job Done
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19 Cleaning Products That Will Help You Refresh Your Home This Spring
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How to Clean a Reusable Water Bottle—and How Often You Need to Do It
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The Right Way to Clean Enameled Cast Iron Cookware So It Lasts for Generations
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The Right Way to Clean Every Part of Your Oven, From the Racks to the Door Glass
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How to Clean Stove Burners (and the Rest of Your Stovetop)
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How to Descale Your Stovetop and Electric Tea Kettles
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How to Properly Remove Stains From Granite Countertops
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How to Clean Cloudy Glasses So They Sparkle Again—and Prevent Future Fogginess
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How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal—and Keep the Drain Fresh Using Lemon Peels
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How to Clean Wood Kitchen Cabinets, Which Can Harbor Dust and Grease From Frequent Cooking
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Time to Clean Your Spice Jars—They're the Dirtiest Part of Your Kitchen, a New Study Revealed
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How to Clean Under Your Refrigerator, Stove, and Dishwasher
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The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Dish Soaps on the Market
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Autumn Is Coming: Prioritize These Fall Homekeeping Tasks in Every Room
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing the Space Under Your Kitchen Sink
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How to Clean Your Dishwasher
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How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen Floor (Without Harsh Chemicals)
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When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Freezer? Here's How to Do It—and Build This Task Into Your Routine
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How to Seal—and Reseal—Your Stone Kitchen Countertops
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The Best Way to Clean the Space Between Your Oven and Countertop
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The Best Way to Clean the Cabinet Knobs and Pulls in Your Kitchen
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How to Clean Every Inch of Your Toaster—Inside and Out
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Do You Wash Dishes with a Standard Sponge? The Cleaning Tool Is a Hub for Bacteria, According to New Research
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Your Dishwasher's Heated-Dry Setting Could Be Shortening Its Lifespan
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From Ice Cube Trays to Spatulas, Here's How to Get Smells Out of All of Your Silicone Kitchenware
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How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen Sink
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Do You Need to Clean Your Sponges? Here's How to Rid Them of Germs
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The Best Way to Load and Use Your Dishwasher
Breville Smart Toaster Air Oven
How to Clean 12 of the Most Common Small Appliances in Your Kitchen
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4 Simple Steps to a Glass Cooktop That's So Clean it Sparkles
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How to Clean Your Range Hood and Vent in 4 Easy Steps
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Should You Point Silverware Up or Down in the Dishwasher?
Five Two Essential Kitchen Towels, Set of 6
The Most Absorbent Towels to Use in the Kitchen
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Here's What You Should Do with Old Pots and Pans That Are Showing Their Age
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How to Clean and Care for a Wooden Cutting Board
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Do You Wash Your Dishes by Hand? Here's How to Make Sure They Are Thoroughly Sanitized Before the Next Use
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Refrigerator Deep-Cleaning 101
Bowls And Utensils In The Dishwasher
Six Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Dishwasher
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Learn How to Clean Your Ice Maker in Five Easy Steps
red tea kettle
How to Remove Burn Marks from the Bottom of Your Tea Kettle
silicone baking mat in oven
How to Clean a Silicone Baking Mat
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Is Dishwasher Rinse Aid Really Necessary?
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Get the Dirtiest Parts of Your Kitchen Clean in No Time with Our Expert-Approved Tips
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How to Remove Scratches from Your Kitchen Countertops
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Use Our Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Checklist to Give Your Home a Total Refresh
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What Happens If You Run a Non-Dishwasher Safe Item Through a Cleaning Cycle?
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How to Fix an Oven That Smokes or Produces a Burning Odor When You Cook
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Follow These Three Tips to Keep Your Kitchen Sink Sparkling 24/7
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When to Replace Your Kitchen Sponges
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Why Do Marble Countertops Stain So Easily?
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How to Properly Clean and Sanitize Your Kitchen Drying Rack
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Marble Surface Care
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How Often Should You Clean Your Oven?
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Pans the Right Way
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Giving Your Kitchen the Deepest Clean Imaginable
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How Does Vinegar Remove Stains from Pots and Pans?
Five Two Compostable Sponge Cloths
These Tools Make Washing Dishes by Hand More Efficient and More Enjoyable