Your dishwasher's filter is a key contributor to the machine's cleaning effectiveness -- and the reason why pre-rinsing your ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best dishwashers are undoubtedly irreplaceable everyday appliances for ...

Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we ...

Cleaning your kitchen doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Dare we say it could be fun? Welcome to BA’s Cleaning Week: Consider this your trusty guide to the nooks and crannies that you definitely are not ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Cleaning your vent hood filters is an often overlooked chore, but is so important to maintaining a healthy indoor air quality and an efficient kitchen. Vent filters trap grease, smoke, and odors, ...

The dishes can't get clean if the appliances isn't. Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans ...

Unfortunately, for most of us, food residue and scraps don't just disappear. Here's what you need to do. If you never ...