Kitchen Cleaning

I love a good problem solver.

It was always my mother's biggest kitchen rule.

Lightening up a little goes a long way during kitchen cleanup.

Here's what to do with them instead.

It's my official do-it-all towel.

And, since it's Friday, don't forget to treat yourself to flowers.

Bye bye, paper towels!

There’s a simple solution to these types of stains and smudges that can likely be found in your kitchen cabinet: vinegar.

Experts share the best tools, products, and techniques for keeping all-white kitchens as bright as they started.

I definitely don't want to have rust or pitting in our stainless steel sink, so I quickly changed my habits.

It's a quality dish soap that significantly cuts down on elbow grease and time spent trying to tackle said grease and grime.

With guests possibly coming over soon for holiday gatherings, now is a good time to address what might be a less-than-ideal situation.

My kitchen has never smelled better.

Here are some common do-I-wash-it scenarios and a cleaning expert's input on each one. 

It's smart and stylish, just like all of Full Circle's thoughtful kitchen solutions.

I used to be afraid of cast iron cookware until I discovered this game-changing tool.

Grout grime be gone!

Say good-bye to sore back and leftover debris.

I always find it funny that that many of the household items that deal with my dirtiest messes don't have a place on my cleaning schedule to get cleaned themselves.

My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.

These lessons translate easily to the laundry, the dishes, or anything else you take care of around the house.

Confirmed: It looks great in the kitchen.

This bait did *not* mess around.

Don't let your kitchen continue to look like this before photo!

Say goodbye to finding random pet hairs everywhere!

"A super-nice alternative to save time cleaning the high-traffic areas."

It's a simple and small detail that makes my entire kitchen feel polished when I use it.

Because there’s one post-cooking cleanup task that I completely and totally loathe and avoid at all costs: clearing the crumbs from the countertop.

By the time you call a repair person, the problem is probably pretty big. Here are five ways to stave off a visit (and hefty bill).

Here are 3 drain-cleaning tips to try this weekend, to put that age old ounce-of-prevention advice to good use.

I'm just mad I didn't know about this sooner!

As someone with a compact kitchen and a compulsion towards cleanliness, I needed a quick way to clean up without pulling out the awkward broom and dust pan.

Just because you’ve been doing something for years in the kitchen without problem doesn’t necessarily mean it's safe.

And it's on sale!

Back in 2010, many dish detergent manufacturers reworked their formulas. So if you want crystal clear dishes, you'll need to add one thing to the wash.

Say "buh-bye" to smudges!

Salt on a paper towel works great. But sometimes I need something more powerful and forceful—without removing the seasoning I’ve worked so hard to coat my pan in.

In no time — and with no effort — my countertops were sparkling clean.

At a recent virtual tasting, the winemaker casually mentioned this little tidbit, and I had to know more.

Here's how to find out if you're using the wrong towels for the wrong kitchen chores.

I crowdsourced responses from over 100 people, and while there was a lot of overlap, there were also a few hacks that made me think, “Huh, that would help.”

Instead of relying on quick-fix cups, you can use ingredients you already have in your kitchen to clean your machine.

Beloved by reviewers, this brush is said to be just as functional as it is cute. Honestly, I get major Big Bird vibes.

There are actual risks to poor bag hygiene — you can spread bacteria, mold, and other germs around your kitchen.

And I haven't looked back!

No amount of regular dish washing will make these stains vanish, but they're not as permanent as they might seem.

A few time-saving hacks can mean the difference between a disorderly kitchen and one that's mostly clean most of the time.

Steel wool scrubbers have nothing on the mighty Tenacious C!

So much for stainless steel!

Turns out, it works best with nonstick baking sheets. It also requires zero elbow grease.

Mom puts herself on dish duty whenever she comes for a visit, and she recently uncovered something gross.

Since I bought my cast iron in a hurry, without doing any research, I made a few silly mistakes along the way.

Because sometimes bohemian maximalism is downright refreshing.

Bonus: It costs a *lot* less than a visit from a pest control company!

The best cleaning tool is the one you already have. And frankly, I haven't found anything better at getting into my bathroom's dirtiest crevices than this.

Think about it: You clean your kitchen all the time. It's the tools and technique that makes a deep clean DEEP.

Spring cleaning is your chance to give back to the helpers in your household.

I promise, your counter is not the only place in the kitchen getting hit with the collateral damage from your cooking.

Can disposals handle ice? Is any food waste okay to go down the drain? Does the water temperature matter? (Yes, no, yes.)

We're kicking off the spring cleaning Cure with the kitchen sink — a small target that pays you back with a big impact.

Thank you, mom, for introducing me to these!

Here's what we could find out about the hack.

Pizza toppings are one of life’s greatest debates, but what everyone can agree on is that the cleanup is never as fun as the eating part.

The stuff has more than 2,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Here's what we thought.

Even on days when I really didn't want to clean.

Here are some tips every air fryer owner should know for battling the baked-on food, sticky greasy messes, and lingering odors that might plague your favorite new appliance.

Usually the most rewarding cleaning tasks are those with the biggest visible payoff (think: vacuum lines). But taking care of hidden messes can have their own kind of fulfilling satisfaction.

I was a total cast iron novice until I simply began using it.

Do you have one in your arsenal?

I'm extremely visual and sensitive to my surroundings and much of what I do naturally around the house has to do with maintaining aesthetic order for my peace of mind.

No spray paint allowed.