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  • Ants invading a spoon of sugar

    This Acidic Pantry Staple Repels Insects — Here's How To Use It In Your House

    No one wants an ant infestation, and they can be difficult to deter. If you're struggling, try using this acidic pantry staple to solve the problem..

    By Chala June Read More
  • Ants crawl along a wooden surface near a home

    This Common Baking Spice Is All You Need To Deter Ants In Your House

    Anyone who has ever had an ant infestation can attest to how frustrating dealing with the insects can be. Make life easier with this common spice.

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • An Asian woman wearing a chef's hat and red apron holds her nose

    The Easy Trick To Getting Rid Of Cooking Odors Once And For All

    No one wants their kitchen to smell like last night's dinner. If you're struggling to get the odor out, use this one simple pantry staple to really clean house.

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • Kitchen towels folded and stacked on a counter.

    The Clever Way To Store Kitchen Towels That's Both Practical And Pretty

    Kitchen towels are as useful as they are ubiquitous, but that ubiquity can quickly turn into chaos. To store (and display) your towels, try this.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • A person putting a splatter shield over a crock pot against a white marble countertop with spices in the background

    Do Charcoal Filter Splatter Screens Actually Prevent Cooking Odors From Spreading? We Asked An Expert

    A charcoal filter splatter screen may seem like a dream come true to stop mess and smells, but which foods do they actually work best for and why?

    By Eli Cohen Read More
  • A person pours out olive oil from the bottle

    Can You Pour Used Olive Oil In Your Kitchen Disposal?

    When you're all done cooking with olive oil, you may be tempted to toss the lot down the sink: It's a liquid after all! But really -- should you?

    By Danielle Esposito Read More
  • Person touching kitchen sink handle as faucet runs.

    Here's How The Experts Banish Gross Kitchen Sink Odors Once And For All

    If you deep cleaned your kitchen and still smell funky, unpleasant odors, you might want to double check your sink drain -- then learn how to properly clean it.

    By Lili Kim Read More
  • A woman leans over and holds a bulb of garlic to her nose

    Can't Get That Pesky Garlic Smell Off Your Hands? Butter Just Might Be Your New Best Friend

    Cooking with garlic is always a good idea, but smelling like the fresh cloves afterwards is less than ideal -- a scoop of butter can rid your hands of the odor.

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • A cup of coffee spilled onto a gray carpet

    To Remove Stubborn Coffee Stains, Run To Your Fridge For One Ingredient

    Pesky coffee stains can ruin even the best of days -- but with this one ingredient that is likely already in your kitchen, you can kiss those stains goodbye.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Pallet of Kraft Parmesan cheese containers with flip-top lids

    Don't Trash Your Empty Parmesan Cheese Bottles — Here's 13 Hacks To Rescue Them

    Don't throw away that empty Parmesan cheese bottle just yet. Try out one of these hacks for reusing it and giving it a new life in your kitchen or pantry.

    By Emily M Alexander Read More
  • A black air fryer sits on a counter in a kitchen.

    The Coffee Filter Trick For Avoiding A Greasy Mess In Your Air Fryer

    Air fryers are nifty little machines that make cooking quick and simple. Cleaning air fryers can also be an easy task thanks to this genius coffee filter trick.

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • Slices of white bread.

    What If We Told You That Leftover Slice Of Bread Could Actually Clean Your Kitchen?

    Believe it or not, a single slice of bread could be the secret cleaning tool you've been missing out on when it comes to cleaning your countertops.

    By M Lavelle Read More
  • Chef pushing vegetable scraps down a sink drain

    How To Clean Your Garbage Disposal And Actually Make It Smell Good

    These expert-approved tips will help you not only effortlessly remove buildup from your garbage disposal, but make it smell impossibly delicious, too.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • A flat top electric stove sits nestled up against a kitchen counter

    How To Clean That Annoying Space Between Your Oven And Countertop

    When you are deep cleaning and decide to tackle those out-of-sight places -- like the crevice between your oven and countertop -- keep this cleaning tip in mind

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • Ring stains on wooden table

    The 2 Ingredient DIY Cleaner That Will Remove Those Pesky Stains From Your Wooden Kitchen Table

    The easiest way to clean stains off your wooden table can easily be made with two of the most common ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

    By Katie Moore Read More
  • Yellow and blue soapy sponges on a blue background

    The Secret To Your Keeping Your Sponges Cleaner, For Longer

    You may not give your sponge much thought in your day-to-day life, but if you're not keeping it clean, it could be a secret breeding ground for bacteria.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill Read More
  • A woman in a grey dress leans over her dishwasher, pulling out the top rack

    You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Dishwasher Enough

    Dishwashers need to be regularly cleaned in order to stay as effective as possible. Unfortunately, most of us don't clean this nifty appliance often enough.

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • Person in gray dress leaning next to an open dishwasher full of dishware

    How Well Do Dishwasher Cleaners Actually Work?

    It may seem unnecessary to clean an appliance that already gets regular exposure to soap and water, but your dishwasher does need to be cleaned periodically.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • An attractive white and rose gold air fryer sits on a kitchen counter in a bright kitchen

    What You Definitely Need To Avoid When Cleaning Your Air Fryer

    Cleaning out your air fryer isn't as complicated as it might look, but there is one item you should never reach for when wiping down the kitchen appliance.

    By Cara J Suppa Read More
  • Close up shot of dried pasta

    Leftover Pasta Water Has A Secret Use, And It Might Keep Your Pans Cleaner

    Pasta water can be used as an ingredient to thicken up sauces, but it also has a use you may not have been aware of: As a secret weapon for cleanup.

    By Anna Everingham Read More
  • A person places a white ceramic bowl into an opened silver microwave

    The Microwave Rule You Need To Follow Every Time

    The microwave is one of the most handy appliances in the kitchen, but there are some guidelines you should follow to keep it working at its best.

    By Erin Metz Read More
  • A modern white kitchen with chrome fixtures and accents

    The Metallic Accents You Need In Your Kitchen For 2025

    More beautiful than stainless steel and almost as strong, chrome and chrome-plated accents are all the rage in kitchens this year for good reason.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Omakase sushi platter in Japan

    The Best Palate Cleanser To Enjoy With Sushi (It's Not Ginger)

    One aspect of enjoying sushi is delicately cleansing your palate between types for the best experience, but before you grab ginger, consider this instead.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Man cooks burgers on a grill with a dirty inside lid

    There's One Part Of The Grill You're Probably Forgetting To Clean

    Even if your grates are spotless, you shouldn't ignore cleaning another essential part of your grill, or you could wind up with sooty food or a sudden fire.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Yellow gloved hand scraping a grill grate with a scrub brush

    Easily Clean Your Grill Grates With A Fresh Pot Of Coffee

    If you have a bag of cheap coffee you're not keen on drinking, use it to remove stubborn burnt-on food and grease from your grill grates instead.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Gloves hand scrubbing dirty grill grates with a bristled brush

    Easily Clean Dirty Grill Grates With One (Obvious) Cleaning Agent

    Cleaning grimy grill grates can take literally hours if you only use soap and water, but this powerful cleaning agent can get the job done within minutes.

    By Jordyn Stone Read More
  • unorganized drawer containing silverware and kitchen tools

    Organize Kitchen Drawers Like A Pro With An Easy Parchment Paper Trick

    Unorganized kitchen drawers are a hassle that can cut into to your cooking and entertaining time. We've found a simple solution to keep everything in place.

    By Megan Forrester Read More
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