Cleaning Appliances

Even if you never decide to use them, the beauty and history of antique cookware can be reason enough to hang onto them. Whether you want to actually cook on an antique waffle iron or not, and it...

Self-cleaning electric ovens often require manual cleaning as well. Baked-on food, grease and grime do not always come off in the self-cleaning mode. Commercial oven cleaners are available for use...

Porcelain vintage stoves are not only useful cooking surfaces, these stoves can also add character to your kitchen. Antique stoves are often cherished by their owners, so proper cleaning is...

Removing stains from an oven can be a difficult task because stains can bake onto the surface during cooking. Whether you have a pan that overflows or grease that splatters, you can find stains on...

Gold-plated eating utensils are a beautiful addition to any formal or classic dining set. Though initially vibrant, gold-plated utensils can tarnish and will require cleaning once a season. While...

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...

Burnt-on oil on your stainless steel frying pan is almost inevitable if you cook a great deal. You will notice a gradual build-up of yellow film that stubbornly resists washing and even scouring....

Cigar beetles are tiny insects that can quickly destroy your entire cigar collection. These beetles are attracted to finished tobacco products -- mainly cigars -- rather than actual tobacco...

Porcelain stoves can be an elegant and stylish addition to the kitchen, lending a sensible and old-fashioned tone to any theme. Designed to last a lifetime, with proper care and maintenance they...

In this economy, we all need to save money and be more frugal. One of the things that a frugal person may do, would be to make their own cleaning products rather than paying a high price for them...

Mice are probably the most common rodents that infest people's homes. Once they get inside, they make their way nearly anywhere, including kitchen cabinets where they can contaminate food. It is...

Charred cheese from a pizza or the overflow from a pumpkin pie may remind you every time you use your oven that they're still there, becoming baked-on grime. Cleaning an oven is a nasty job that...

Cleaning a kitchen exhaust fan isn’t something most people even think about, but you should. A kitchen exhaust fan is a huge source of grease build which can potentially cause a fire.

Degreasers are solvents used to break down and release oil from clothing, skin and objects. Biodegradable and safe degreasing products are a great way to degrease. Citrus-based products are almost...

Stainless steel cookware is almost indestructible. It is easy to take care of, and looks great hanging. However, it does tend to accumulate greasy build up in the crevices, and tarnishes with...

Powdered juice drinks, such as Kool-Aid, contain potent colors that can stain. The hues are so powerful that they are even used as dyes for hair, cloth and yarn. No wonder they are hard to remove....

Cleaning an oven is a tough job. By the time most people realize the oven needs to be cleaned, it’s usually a mess. Cleaning an oven is difficult because there is usually a variety of baked on...

The burners on gas stoves often become caked with grease and dirt. They needn't stay this way , as cleaning them is a relatively fast fix. A couple of household staples and some old-fashioned...

No matter how often you use your oven range or how well you look after it, there will come a time when it needs to be deep-cleaned. It isn't pleasant, but to ensure your oven performs at peak...

Eliminate maintenance nightmares and save time and unnecessary work by adopting the recommended cleaning regimen. Above all, derive the benefits when stove top elements stay at peak performance...

Outdoor grilling is more popular every year. Unfortunately, the more you use your grill, the more it gets dirty. You can clean your grill with very little effort using ammonia. Simply seal...

Food that drips onto your oven rack and then bakes on can leave a mess that is unsightly and may even be potentially hazardous. It is a good idea to clean your oven racks regularly to keep your...

Food that drips onto your oven rack and then bakes on can leave a mess that is unsightly and may even have the potential to be hazardous. It is, thus, a good idea to clean your oven racks...

Cleaning a broiler pan can be messy, especially if you've been cooking all day. While at first glance it may seem like the only solution is to throw the pan away, there are a number of tried and...

After decades of using harsh chemicals and working in noxious fumes in an effort to keep the oven clean, many people are making the switch to alternative, natural cleaners. Natural solvents can be...

How to Save Money, Be Green, and clean your house with common cleaners

Here's how to save lots of money by making a cleaner that's very similar to what's sold by the optical stores and the big chains.

Do you have a great deal of glass antiques that were given to you by family? Are you just like my family and collect all sorts of hand blown glass items that are from Europe? In this article I...

We have nearly white carpet and live on a lake. The first thing I bought for the house was my own carpet shampooer. I use it as much as my vacuum.

If you have a convection oven without a self-cleaning feature, your cleanup jobs can be tough on the arms and knees. Specialized oven-cleaning products tend to be expensive, frequently give off...

In the kitchen you may turn on the fan of the range hood once in a while, but it's amazing how filthy something that you almost never touch can get. All of the grease somehow rises and coats the...

Clothing irons are used on a daily basis to smooth the wrinkles from clothes and to help you look crisp and clean. Eventually the iron will get dirty and begin to cause damage to clothing. There...

Borax has been used for years in cleaning and laundry products and is making a comeback as we look for safer and more cost effective alternatives to commercial products. You can make your own...

Ammonia is an active ingredient in many of the expensive cleaning supplies found on store shelves. Save yourself some money and grab a bottle of ammonia to clean your home with equal or better...

Cleaning the stove is always one of the more challenging aspects of kitchen maintenance. Stove burner grates get splattered with sauces and crumbs which then get burned into place and take a lot...

If you have an oven that is not equipped with a self-cleaning feature use this simple technique for an easy clean-up.

Many plant pots, cabinet hardware and various household decorative items are made of nickel. Keeping your nickel items polished and clean doesn't require much time or effort if you do it regularly...

Armed only with household products such as vinegar, salt, baking soda and ammonia, you can tackle almost any nasty oven mess.