Cleaning Appliances

We've all done it at one time or another--left some junk (including plastic bag-type junk) lying on the ironing board, then plugged in the iron and ended up with some melted plastic adhered to the...

Plug-in scented oil warmers come in the shape of a night-light with a stiff plastic cage mounted in front of an electrical plug. A small reservoir of scented oil goes in the plastic cage; when the...

The Bissell Pro Heat is a versatile vacuum designed to deep clean your floors and carpets. As with most home appliances, it can occasionally not work like it should, and learning some basic...

Since 1876 when the carpet sweeper was invented, people have sought newer and better ways to clean carpets and rugs. Two of the more recent and popular products for this task are the Swivel...

Although you thought you searched all clothing pockets thoroughly before doing the wash, you have now found that a ball point pen escaped your detection, and as it went through the drying cycle,...

Oh no! You just cleaned that window and now look what happened! Smudges all over! Stop wasting money on paper towels to clean your windows. Keep reading to learn how to clean windows with...

Cleaning an iron can be quick and easy. This is how to clean an iron using the following six steps.

FloorMate is a model of bagless vacuum cleaner manufactured by Hoover. The FloorMate line is offered in several variations, each with unique features catering to the varying needs of Hoover...

Whether you've bought a used washing machine or yours has been contaminated in some way, you may find it useful to sanitize your machine. In doing so, you can purge your washing machine of any...

Owners of black appliances often complain about water spots on black range tops. If the top is not completely dry after it's been cleaned, the water spots remain and make the range top look dirty....

If your clean clothes are coming out of the laundry smelling less than fresh, reconsider before you toss them back into the washer for another round. The washer might very well be your problem....

Baking soda has been used in the home since 1846. Modern companies have attempted to dress it up, re-package it, and give it new and improved names, but the truth of the matter is, baking soda...

In 1999, Dr. Charles Gerba, a University of Arizona professor, conducted a study on the cleanliness of Americans' washing machines. After washing a sterile washcloth in 60 homes, he found evidence...

Cleaning a house is an arduous task. Keeping the right supplies on hand is merely the first step. Knowing how to clean in an effective and efficient manner is the hardest part. Cleaning a gas...

Ceramic cooktops have become increasing popular in kitchens. In addition to their elegant appearance, ceramic cooktops are durable and easy to care for. A white ceramic cooktop is a bit more...

Rust occurs when iron combines with oxygen, forming iron oxide. Adding water or heat to rust only speeds up the oxidizing process. If an oven rack begins to rust, it's essential that the rust be...

Keeping sterling silver jewelry clean is essential to maintaining it's shine and luster. Although there are a number of silver jewelry cleaners available for purchase, you can clean them using an...

There is nothing quite as refreshing on a steamy hot day as a tall, cool glass of iced tea. If you are lucky enough to own the Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Pot, you can whip up a whole pitcher of...

Ceramic stove tops provide one smooth surface for you to cook on instead of having raised burners. The advantage of ceramic stove tops is that food and stains simply wipe away instead of falling...

Bathroom scales, like other items in your bathroom, can accumulate dust, dirt and debris over time. You may not think much about the scales until it is time to use them. A little glass cleaner and...

Flower-arrangers and centerpiece creators are enthralled with the new acrylic water material. Acrylic water looks like real water but is actually a solution that will solidify into a hard mass...

Many ovens today are self-cleaning. With a self-cleaning oven, the oven door locks shut during the cleaning process. This typically involves extreme heat, which burns off any spills, turning them...

Chrome plating is not only protective, adding surface hardness and heat resistance to metal surfaces, it also adds a dazzling shine to pots, pans, fixtures, car bumpers and rims. Regular cleaning...

Goo Gone is a miracle worker when it comes to removing sticky messes, makeup, wax, gum and even carpet stains. Once the stain or sticky mess is removed, however, the Goo Gone leaves behind a...

Whether food has gone rotten or been left open or it's just been too long since you've cleaned, the freezer can get stinky. Turning it off and deep cleaning is good to do annually but is not...

Cleaning a dirty oven is a necessary chore, but the immediate results are not always pleasant. The fumes from most cleaners are overwhelming. Products that tout being "fume-free" leave a distinct...

Silicone pans and muffin tins are gaining popularity in the home kitchen. Cookware made from silicone cooks your food more evenly and without sticking, but when the silicone becomes dirty cleaning...

There have been many studies done over the years debating the safety of plastic cutting boards. Studies done at the University of California Davis and the Hospitality Institute of Technology and...

How long have you owned your toaster? One year or ten years? And when was the last time you cleaned your toaster? Yes I said cleaned your toaster... I'm guessing it's been a long time ago or...

People rarely think about cleaning their icemaker. We all seem to clean our refrigerators and freezers but that icemaker always seems to get neglected. But it needs a little attention too. ...

Ceramic stove tops have gone further than many other appliances to glamorize the kitchen, with their sleek body lines and smooth features. However, keeping that face looking pretty requires a lot...

Dirt Devil upright vacuum cleaners are efficient machines for cleaning your carpets and other floor types. The Dirt Devil upright vacuum cleaners are packaged in several parts that must be...

The Dyson Animal (model DC28) is specifically designed to remove pet hair; the vacuum also has a HEPA filter, which can help improve indoor air quality and reduce allergy symptoms. Dyson...

A very common and frustrating laundry disaster is the ink pen that you neglect to remove from a shirt or pants pocket. Once the pen explodes during the course of the drying cycle, not only are you...

A stove is one of the most used appliances in the home. Many families use their kitchen stove several times per day to cook their favorite meals and desserts. If you've ever accidentally let a pot...

Minerals in hard water as well as food debris from dirty dishes can stain the inside of your dishwasher. Because of the risk of contamination to food through transfer onto dishes, take care when...

Hard water and bath products can leave deposits and scum on the surface of your shower stall. These stains can build up over time. Several cleaning agents are available that claim to remove...

You just opened your refrigerator door and about fell over from the smells spilling out of it. And it's not a pleasant smell either! Nope your getting a wiff of some veggies gone bad or a...

When a sweeper bag overfills past the manufacturer's recommended level, sweeper performance suffers. Bissell sweepers with full bags do not clean as efficiently or deeply as those with clean,...

The Kirby Tradition has a reputation as a long-lasting vacuum--many of the original models sold in 1979 are still in use today. The Tradition was the first Kirby model to use a disposable paper...

Your oven sees its fair share of work cooking delicious roasts and pies, but generally gets less regular cleaning than dishes and counter tops. If you notice that it is time to clean your oven...

The user-replaceable belt on Bissell vacuum cleaners rotates a roller with a series of brushes to scrub floor surfaces. These brushes, combined with suction power from the vacuum, help to...

If you are lucky enough to own a sauna, then you must know the importance of keeping the sauna clean. You want your sauna to last as long as it can, and for it to stay in good condition, you must...

Baked-on grease leaves a hard-to-remove residue on oven racks. The grease generally does not come off with regular cleaning. Once the grease has been baked onto the oven racks, it may take several...

Regular cleaning of your jetted tub is important to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. While you can clean the tub with common bathroom cleansers, nothing beats using...

Rust is a form of corrosion. Cooking grills typically have a coating that will prevent rusting, but once that coating has been scraped off, the grill can rust. Grills that have been exposed to the...

Whether used in a home, office, vehicle or other location, the Bissell ProHeat upright carpet steam cleaner deep cleans nearly any carpet type. Bissell Homecare Inc. not only designed the ProHeat...

Got a smelly refrigerator? Old food and hidden bacteria can release potent odors into the air. Sometimes no matter how hard we look and what we throw out, we just can't seem to find the source of...

Grilling fish is a quick way to make a delicious, healthy meal. Cleaning the grill afterward can sometimes be a pain, however, as flesh is light and delicate and has a tendency to sear onto the...

Chrome faucets are a mainstay in many bathrooms. They look great when they are freshly cleaned and polished, but they can get dirty and unsightly quickly. Chrome-plated faucets are easy to keep...