Cleaning Appliances

When rust attacks your dishwasher racks, it is usually because an errant knife or other sharp object has nicked the rubber coating and exposed the metal rack to the moist environment of the...

While washing your dishwasher may seem a bit excessive to some people, if you have hard water, you will likely need to do this periodically or risk the appearance of serious rust stains on the...

The title sounds a bit funny.Dishwashers clean everything from pots to pans but they do need cleaning.They tend to accumulate food and silt.Gradually,the ability of the dishwasher to really clean...

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...

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...

What we call dishwasher "lime deposits" is not actually lime but a combination of substances left behind by hard water and detergents. In order to remove lime scale, we must understand that it is...

Your dishwasher drawer is a time saver---you just load the unit with your dirty dishes and utensils, and the machine cleans everything for you. Over time, soap, scale deposits and grime builds up...

A hood range filter can become loaded with greasy build-up after weeks, months and even years of use. The hood range filter is basically out of sight, so it's one of those items you don't often...

If you live in a home with hard water then you know how difficult it can be to keep your glassware and other clear cooking dishes,cups, etc from streaking and showing residue. In this article I...

The dishwasher has to be one of the most handy appliances ever invented. And if properly maintained your dishwasher will last for many years of cleanings. Dishwasher repairs just like any other...

Dishwasher repairs can be very costly when something goes wrong. I have found out that most of my dishwasher repairs have been limited to the sprayer arms. The sprayer arms will get clogged with...

If your water contains a high amount of minerals, (otherwise known as hard water) chances are your dishwasher regularly clogs up leaving detergent streaks on your clean dishes. This can be...

One of the biggest disappointments in house cleaning happens when you open your dishwasher and fine a white film all over the dishes you just cleaned. This frustrating film is caused by...

This is a little time consuming but it'll get your jets real nice and clean. I actually came up with this one day when I was trying to figure out how I could get them cleaned. I do this about...

Clean glass pipes often feature attractive combinations of various colors and patterns that are difficult to see when resin from smoke builds up inside the shaft. There are many methods for...

When you take a look at your life for ways in which to save money your dishwasher is probably either the last thing you think of or it isn't thought of at all. While it won't save you large...

Making your own homemade dishwasher detergent is easy and will not only save you money, but help the environment as well. This homemade recipe for dishwasher detergent uses just a few simple...

It seems kind of silly to clean an appliance that has water and soap in it almost every day. The truth is your dishwasher needs to be cleaned and should be cleaned every 2 months or so depending...

Dishwashers are great modern conveniences, but when they are used often, overtime they can develop a grungy buildup on the interior. Luckily, there is an extremely easy an economical way to clean...

The best way to clean drip pans involves using a product you likely already have in your kitchen. Once you find out how incredibly easy it is, you'll wonder why you ever performed the task any...

Your dishwasher may do a good job removing the food particles and debris from your dishes. However, are you certain your dishwasher is not harboring any germs? Dishwasher detergent cleans your...

Pampered Chef offers a wide variety of cookware products designed to help you manage your kitchen. Pampered Chef includes a set of Product Use and Care instructions in the item's original...

Just like everything else our dishwasher is costing us a fortune on detergent. It's one of those things that if we could do without we would, but can't wash dishes without soap. Here is an...

Over time debris and deposits can build up in dishwashers causing it to not work as well. You could use commercial dishwasher cleaner to clean your dishwasher, but why waste your money when you...

The dishwasher is an appliance that many of us cannot imagine living without. Often built right into the cabinet beneath our kitchen sink, modern dishwashers usually only require us to rinse our...

Having seven children I completely understand what it is like to have to clean toys and more toys. Finding easier ways to clean them is something all parents strive for when there is an over...

Bone china is made from a minimum of 25% animal bone ash, but often is it composed of 50% animal bone ash or more. China, especially bone china, must be handled with care. The most dangerous...

Since you use the dishwasher to clean your dishes and utensils many people don't think about cleaning their dishwasher. However, if a dishwasher isn't cleaned regularly mold can begin to grow in...

When your dishwasher stops cleaning the dishes like it used to or leaves spots of dirt and food on the plates and silverware, it may need to be cleaned.

Do not clean Calphalon-infused anodized pans in the dishwasher. Detergents will damage the surface and void your lifetime warranty. Following each use, clean your pans inside and out with soapy,...

Mold and mildew on the interior of a dishwasher is not a pleasant thought, and it can also be dangerous. Luckily, there is an easy way to remove even the most stubborn case of mildew using baking...

One of the worst smells to fill your home is melting plastic. It's one of those smells that you can identify right away. When it's a plastic utensil that has fallen down in the dishwasher, you are...

Dishwasher odors are unavoidable in even the newest models recently purchased. Food bits can collect at the bottom of the machine and slowly degrade producing foul smells. Although the...

While washing dishes is most people's least favorite chore, we all need something to eat off of! So, if you have joined the legions of other dishwashing-haters and bought a dishwashing machine you...

Has your husband just called to tell you he is on his way home or your friends called to tell you that they are on their way over? Follow these steps for quick cleaning.

The secret to being a domestic goddess, I find, is having an arsenal of kitchen appliances to hand doing the hard work.... especially my dishwasher. After all, what kind of goddess has dishpan...

Is your dishwater not performing well and you have hard water? Hard water can cause a build up of what we will refer to as yuck stuff (yes this is too the technical word! Lol) inside your...

Do you want to learn the simplest way to clean that white build up soap residue in your dishwasher? No need for top dollar products to clean it! Read how below!

Are you tired of dishwasher build up? Are you fed up with your dishes not coming clean and wasting water? There is an easy solution. I have the answers right here!!

Recently my spouse and I noticed a noxious odor wafting through the house. This set off a methodical search to check the washing machine and dryer, the electric space heater, and a sniff test...

If you're like every other person that dreads cleaning your oven racks here's a pretty easy and relaxing way to do it.1)Run your bathtub full of hot water,pour some dishwasher brand detergent...

Fill a microwave safe bowl with water and place it in your microwave.

If you are at all like most people, your electric blender is one of your favorite small kitchen appliances to use, and one of your least favorite to clean. However, cleaning your blender can...

There is nothing like a fresh pot of coffee brewing when you rise in the morning. The aroma fills the air and helps awaken the senses to a new day. However, when you grab that fresh coffee and...

Sometimes you pull out a load of dishes and think "how is it possible they smell worse *after* I cleaned them?!" Don't get down on yourself - or your appliance - even the cleanest...

In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate and explain how to get your kitchen cleaner than its ever been: get a spotless kitchen from fridge to stove to that last pesky dish with...

Automatic dishwashers are supposed to make doing dishes easier, not harder. Yet, there’s nothing more frustrating than going to unload a dishwasher full of “clean” dishes only...

Most people call this the "pond water" smell. There are many things that you could try,as will mention below.

Using a sponge is a great way to clean all types of little messes and spills. But if you don’t properly care for your sponge, you could be spreading all kinds of germs and bacteria on all your...

I absolutely love wooden cutting boards and utensils. The wooden cutting boards are so much better for me then the plastic versions. Also when cooking the wooden utensils are great since they do...