Cleaning the Keurig Needle Made Simple

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Keurig coffee makers are some of the best pod coffee machines on the market, but that doesn’t make them invincible. If you’ve owned your Keurig machine for a while and have started to notice decreased performance, slower brewing times, or…

How to Fix the Smoke Smell from a Salt Oven Spill

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We’ve all been there — you pop something delicious in the oven, only to have it bubble over and create a burnt mess that permeates the kitchen with an unpleasant odor. But fear not! There’s a simple trick to prevent…

How to Clean a Wine Decanter with Salt and Ice

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Wine decanters are functional and elegant, aerating and purifying your wine with their graceful shape. But their long, thin necks can make them difficult to clean. Before you throw your hands in the air and set it in the dishwasher,…

Creative Ways to Use a Potato Scrubber

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Having the right tools in the kitchen can help make tasks easier, quicker, and more efficient. With today’s bustling grind, we’ve grown accustomed to the convenience tools afford us, and we’re all the better for it. But beyond their intended…

How to Use Your Hands to Clean a Greasy Pastry Brush

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Baking and pastry making can be fun and glamorous, but the cleanup afterward, not so much. Take pastry brushes; these valuable kitchen tools, used for glazing and applying egg washes, are challenging to clean, especially when coated with sticky, greasy substances.…

The Best Way to Eliminate Odors from Your Coffee Grinder

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Here’s a tough question for all the coffee lovers out there: When was the last time you cleaned your coffee grinder? It’s okay if you can’t remember! Cleaning a grinder can be a hassle, as washing it risks rust, and…

Remember to Clean the Knobs on Your Oven

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When it comes to cleaning our kitchens, the oven often demands a significant amount of attention. It’s a battleground for baked-on spills, stubborn grease, and the remnants of culinary experiments gone awry. However, despite the scrubbing and scraping, there’s a…

How to Avoid Messes While Using Your Mixer

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Ever overfilled your mixer, turned it on, and accidentally covered your entire kitchen in powdered sugar and splodges of butter? Spare yourself from having to clean your backsplash, floors, and cabinets the next time you want to make a double…

How to Clean Milk Residue from Your Frother: A Step-by-Step Guide

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A well-loved milk frother can be a kitchen savior, transforming your ordinary cup of coffee into a luxurious cappuccino or crafting a velvety latte. But when that frother starts to show signs of wear, particularly with burnt milk clinging stubbornly…

Dishwasher vs. Hand Washing: The Best Way to Clean Glassware

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Whether you like the convenience of a dishwasher or prefer the traditional route of hand washing your glassware, there’s a time and a place for everything. When you’re making your choice there are three main factors to consider: cleanliness, efficiency,…