Kitchen Cleaning Tips

Even though it's the site of food preparation, the kitchen is one of the dirtiest rooms in the house. It requires rigorous routine cleaning to prevent illnesses and food poisoning. Get tips for cleaning the kitchen in these articles.

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How to Clean Cookware and Servingware

Don't put off cleaning that goopy, stuck-on cheesy pan of lasagna. Find out about helpful tips and guidelines for cleaning all your cookware and servingware, from cast iron pans to crystal glasses.

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  • The Kitchen
    The Kitchen

    These kitchen cleaning tips from Clean Sweep will keep your home clean. Learn kitchen cleaning tips at TLC Home. See more »

  • The Ultimate Cleaning Large Appliances Quiz
    The Ultimate Cleaning Large Appliances Quiz

    Cleaning a petite microwave is one thing, but taking on a major appliance, like a refrigerator or stove, is an entirely different matter. These mammoths of the kitchen can be a daunting task for even the most avid cleaner. Take our quiz to learn some easy ways to clean those large kitchen appliances. See more »

  • The Ultimate Cleaning Small Appliances Quiz
    The Ultimate Cleaning Small Appliances Quiz

    The many small kitchen appliances that are common today make our lives easier, but only if they are properly cared for. They can easily become useless if not kept clean. Take this quiz to learn more about how to clean small appliances. See more »

  • The Ultimate Cleaning the  Kitchen with Lemon Juice Quiz
    The Ultimate Cleaning the Kitchen with Lemon Juice Quiz

    When life gives you lemons, you could make lemonade -- or you could just use them to clean your home. Lemon juice has an acidity that cleans certain things very well, and the fragrance produced by lemon juice is quite nice. There's a reason they call it lemon fresh. Take our quiz, and learn how you can use lemons and their juice to keep your home fresh and clean. See more »

  • The Ultimate Cooktop Cleaning Quiz
    The Ultimate Cooktop Cleaning Quiz

    Have you ever been cooking and smelled the horrible odor of burning grease, even though you weren't cooking anything with grease? The grease has likely been there for months. Take this quiz, and learn how to keep your cooking surfaces fresh and clean. See more »

  • The Ultimate Cookware and Servingware Cleaning Quiz
    The Ultimate Cookware and Servingware Cleaning Quiz

    Most of us love to eat, but hate to clean. The reality, however, is that behind every great meal, is even greater mess. Do you know the best way to keep your kitchen in the clear? Take our quiz, and learn how to clean you cookware and servingware most effectively. See more »

  • The Ultimate Cookware Cleaning Quiz
    The Ultimate Cookware Cleaning Quiz

    Today's cleaning supplies are made of very strong chemicals, and we don't yet know the full effects of these chemicals on the human body. Rather than take the risk of using them, why not try some clever, old-world methods to keep your cookware clean? Take our quiz and find out how to clean cookware the old-fashioned way. See more »

  • The Ultimate Kitchen Cleaning Quiz
    The Ultimate Kitchen Cleaning Quiz

    There's something about cleaning the kitchen that sends us into a panic. We walk by the pile of dishes and sigh. We see the tomato sauce on the wall as a sure sign of our doom. It doesn't have to be that way, though. Take our quiz to learn some great tips for keeping your kitchen clean and fresh. See more »

  • The Ultimate Kitchen Cleanups Using Toothpaste Quiz
    The Ultimate Kitchen Cleanups Using Toothpaste Quiz

    Toothpaste and toothbrushes aren't just for cleaning your teeth. If fact, you can use them to clean many items in your home. Why throw away a perfectly good brush , just because it no longer cleans teeth well? Take our quiz, and learn how you can keep your kitchen clean with some toothpaste, a toothbrush, a some creativity. See more »

  • The Ultimate Removing Kitchen Odors Quiz
    The Ultimate Removing Kitchen Odors Quiz

    Everyone likes the smell of a nice dinner cooking. The problem is that kitchen odors aren't always nice ones. Food and germs stick to utensils and become smelly. Take this quiz to learn some tips for keeping your kitchen smelling clean and fresh. See more »

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  • You should save your tax returns and all relevant backup documentation for seven years.
  • Cleansers containing bleach often worsen hard-water stains in your toilet.
  • Shaving cream makes an excellent upholstery cleaner in a pinch.
  • Donate unwanted clothing, household appliances, electronics and toys to a local charity.
  • Vinegar and lemon can serve the same purpose, but lemon has a much nicer scent.