Washing Silverware in the DishwasherThis page is about washing silverware in the dishwasher. Make sure your silverware is clean and easy to put away.
Cleaning Baked On FoodTrying to clean baked on food off of pots, pans, and other bakeware can be very frustrating and a lot of work. This is a page about cleaning baked on food.
Cleaning Kitchen UtensilsThis is a page about cleaning kitchen utensils. Some of our favorite, often used, kitchen utensils can be difficult to clean.
Cleaning Stainless Cookware?I would like to know how to clean cookware sets, made from stainless steel.
Cleaning Stainless Steel CookwareDaily use can leave your shiny stainless steel cookware discolored or burnt. This is a page about cleaning stainless steel cookware.
Preventing Dishwasher Detergent ResidueHaving spot free, clean dishes come out of the dishwasher is what we all strive for. This page is about preventing dishwasher detergent residue.
Small Rock Under Sink DrainerA small rock with a smile on it's face from puffy paints, fell in my sink under the drainer. There it was, just smiling back at me one day.
Removing Stains From DishesThis is a page about removing stains from dishes. Occasionally foods can stain your dishware. This page is about
Cleaning a Fondue Pot?Eating hot bubbly cheese or chocolate fondue is a great treat, but then there is the cleaning of the pot. This is a page about cleaning a fondue pot.
Cleaning Pots and PansThis is a page about cleaning pots and pans. Properly cleaning your pots and pans will help them last longer and look nice.
Cleaning Greasy DishesThis is a page about cleaning greasy dishes. It can be tough to cut through the grease on dishes.
Preventing Food from Staining Plastic ContainersThis is a page about preventing food from staining plastic containers. Many foods will cause stains when they are stored in plastic containers. The best way to keep your containers looking nice, it is important to prevent these stains.
Choosing a Dishwasher Detergent?What is the best dishwashing detergent for Roper dishwasher?
Using Dawn Power Sink Liquid in the Dishwasher?Can I use this in a regular dishwasher? I bought a gallon of it and used some to manually wash dishes before I realized I bought the wrong thing. It's low sudsing, so I think it will be okay, but I'm not sure. Anyone?
Cleaning a Silpat Pan Liner?Can you put Silpat pan liners (silicone and fiberglass) in the dishwasher?
Cleaning Magnalite Cookware?Extremely old set of Magnalite cookware, they are aluminum and magnesium alloy. They were washed with "Bullet", some type of product advertised on TV. Now a black powder continues to rub off on everything that touches it.
Cleaning Cookie CuttersThis is a page about cleaning cookie cutters. Although cookie cutters can make wonderful intricate designs for cutout cookies, they can be difficult to clean. Metal ones can get rusty and even plastic ones can get dough stuck in small parts.
Cleaning Fine China DishesThis is a page about cleaning fine china dishes. Cleaning fine china is a delicate task. You don't want to chip it or damage the design while washing it.
Avoiding Milk Residue in GlassIf you don't want to jump up and run to the sink to rinse your milk glass right away, just turn your glass upside down on your plate and the milk will run down the sides.
Cleaning a Discolored Aluminum Pan?I hard boiled eggs with baking soda in my aluminum pan and it is badly discolored. Do you know of a way to clean or restore it?
Doing Dishes While CampingThis is a page about doing dishes while camping. Cooking meals while camping is a lot of fun. But doing the dishes can be tricky without the conveniences of home.
Cleaning Sticky Residue on Silicone Bowl?I have a Prepology silicone bowl that recently became sticky around the top lip part of it. I'm not sure where the residue came from, but I have washed it by hand and also in the dishwasher and can not remove it. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
How Do I Sanitize a Stainless Steel Bowl?I had a rat problem. The pantry was their favorite place, so we threw everything out and bleached it. I had a large KitchenAid mixer in there with numerous rat droppings in the mixing bowl. What would be the best way to sanitize a stainless bowl?
Removing Dark Discoloration from Stainless Flatware?I have applied silver polish to my silver plate or stainless steel flatware, and it has not helped one bit. I also applied manufactured metal cleaners of all kinds, even Tarn-X, and copper polish, and such, to no avail.
Glasses Are Cloudy From Dishwasher?How do I clean cloudy crystal glasses that had been put through a dishwasher?
How Do I Revive a Stainless Steel Saucepan?How do I revive a stainless steel saucepan?
Removing Lacquer Finish from Pans?I like Twinkle for cleaning copper. I have some pans with a lacquer finish. Can this be removed? I have lacquer thinner, but now what? Do I dip the pan in a pail of thinner?
I Used Dishwasher Cleaner Instead of Dishwasher Tablets?I used dishwasher cleaner instead of dishwater tablets, is it okay to rewash them or should I throw them away?
Dishwasher Detergent Turns Aluminum Kitchenware Grey?What brand dishwasher detergent will "not" turn my aluminum kitchenware grey? This just started happening last year.
Removing Black Stains from Wearever Pot?I boiled kitchen towels with detergent and bleach in the Wearever pot. The kitchen towels came out clean, but my pot is stained black. Does anyone know how to clean it?
Dishwasher Leaving Dishes Dirty and Cloudy Looking?I have a nice dishwashing machine, but some of the dishes don't come clean after 2 or 3 times in the cycle. It is especially in the glasses that seem to have some kind of "sandy" material on the sides and in the creases near to the bottom on the inside.
Using Lemi Shine in Dishwasher?I tried the Lemi Shine and I find it's working beautifully. In order to
Dishes from Dishwasher Look Cloudy?What do I do when dishes from the dishwasher start to look cloudy? Could it be from soap/hard water?
Cleaning the Outside of a Discolored Pampered Chef Pan?How do I get rid of the copper colour on the outside (sides and outside bottom) of a stainless steel pot? I let water boil down on my wife's Pampered Chef pot. The outside is now a copper colour and I would like to know how to get it back to shiny silver.
Use Spatula to Scrape DishesKeep a rubber spatula from the dollar store by the sink. It's great for scraping out pots, pans, and dishes and for getting into the corners of jars and Tupperware.
Cleaning Pyrex or Corning?My son gave me several Corning Ware white glass bowls that have a deep yellow stain on the bottom. I have bleached, scrubbed, etc. Any ideas?
Cleaning a Teapot That Boiled Dry?How do I clean the dried soot inside a teapot I left on too long?
Restoring Shine to Aluminum PanTo restore the shine to an aluminum pan, fill the pan with water, add a couple of tablespoons of cream of tartar or vinegar and boil for a few minutes.
Flatware Has Rust Spots After Washing in Dishwasher?Some of my knives, forks, and spoons are marked Cambridge stainless and some Hampton Silversmiths. The stainless come out of the dishwasher with what looks like rust spots on them. Does anyone have an idea what might cause this and how to stop it from happening?
Burnt Food on a Teflon Pan?Can a Farberware Millenium Teflon skillet be restored or used after food was burnt onto it?
Cleaning a Scorched Enamel Coated Cast Iron Pot?I scorched an enamel coated cast iron pot and I can't clean it. Do any of you have suggestions? I hate to throw the pot away.
Dishwasher Left Aluminum Cookie Sheets Dull and Gray?Why are my aluminum cookie sheets turning dull grey in my dishwasher?
Dishwasher Left Black Streaks on Dinnerware?I have bowls that have black streaks from the dishwasher. I usually place them in the lowest tray. Nothing else on this tray has gotten these ugly streaks. What are they and how do I get rid of them? I have heavy china dinnerware.
What Turned My Silver Plate Tableware Yellow?My silver plate tableware is turning yellow. A friend said it was from dishwasher detergent that had lemon in it. I cleaned it up and switched to Cascade "Shine Shield Fresh Scent" formula, and the same thing is happening! What's up with that?
Removing Mildew from a Romertopf Clay Baking Pot?How do I clean a porous clay cooking Romertopf pot that has been stored in my basement, and as a result, has mildew all over it? It is hard to believe that anything could ever be cooked in it again.
Vinegar for the Dishwasher?I placed a cup of vinegar in my dishwasher to clean the inside, when I opened the door the vinegar was still in the cup. Is this normal or should the vinegar have disappeared, or should the vinegar be on the bottom of the dishwasher? Thank you.
Boiling Water Left White Residue in Stainless Steel Pan?I recently asked about dark blue stains on a frying pan and sauce pan. However, my initial request was about boiling water and accidentally letting it boil away in a saucepan. It leaves kind of a white residue which I'm not sure, but could be lime.
Sticky Cast Iron Pans?How do I clean the outside of a gummy iron skillet?
Cleaning Burned on Food Off an Enamelware Pan?How do I clean a burned enamelware pan?
Cleaning Holes on Mini Salt Shaker?I have a mini salt shaker that I haven't used in quite awhile. The holes are clogged with salt. How do I unplug it so I can use it again? The salt is rock hard. I tried using a toothpick to no avail. Very hot water didn't work either.
Hard Water Stains on Drinking Glasses?I wanted to serve better looking glasses, in Nebraska we have the hardest water! So once a month, I fill my dish washer with one cup vinegar, and place my drinking glasses into the dish washer and let it run.
Cleaning Non-stick Muffin Pans?How do I clean some old non-stick muffin pans?
Removing Tree Sap from Silverware?Can I make a homemade remedy for removing tree sap on silverware? I have it all over my dishes.
Preventing Mold from Growing in Washed Tupperware?You know that large Tupperware bowl that's only used for potato salad and making stuffing and Chex mix? Well, the last couple of times that I've used it, there's been mold growing in it.
Washing Dishes with a Chamois?Can I wash dishes with a chamois?
Copper Pans Turned Blue After Cleaning?I recently cleaned my copper bottom pans. Now there is a blue color on the bottom. How can I get rid of it?
Grease on Pan Bottoms?The outside bottoms of my pans have burnt on grease.
Dishwasher Dulls Wilton Cake Pan?I don't know if it's possible, but perhaps some of you can come to my assistance. I recently ran my dishwasher with a Wilton cake pan in the load of dishes. When I went to retrieve it the pan had lost all of its shine.
Use Your Dishwasher as a Drying RackOur dishwasher recently went out, until we get it fixed, we are using it as a double drying rack for hand washing dishes. Everything is self contained and there's no need to use up counter space.
Dishwasher Leaves Food Particles on Top Rack?My dishwasher leaves little pieces of residue, mostly on my cups and glasses on the top rack. Can anyone help with this?
Overheated Pot Changed Colors?I left my stainless steel pan on the burner with water boiling on high. I came back after a while and the water was evaporated. The pan was over heated and had turned a bronze color. How can I remove the bronze color on the bottom?
Tomato Sauce to Clean AluminumIf you need to clean an aluminum pot with tarnish. Make a pot of tomato sauce, the acid in the tomatoes cleans it. The sauce is good to eat.
Bleach Residue on Drinking Glasses?What would remove bleach residue from drinking glasses?
Moldy Smell in Tupperware?I have a Tupperware bread keeper that I love. Unfortunately I left a partial loaf of homemade bread in it too long and now it smells like moldy yeast. The store-bought loaf I put in it I had to throw away because it tasted the same way.
Use a Denture Brush for Kitchen ScrubbingKeep a denture brush in the kitchen for when you wash dishes. The stiffer bristles help clean in between spatulas and hard to get at places.
Use Lemon Drink Mix In Your DishwasherFor your dishes to come out if the dishwasher spotless, try lemon flavored drink mix. The kind with no sugar. I put my detergent in the first wash cup and half a packet of the lemon drink powder in the cup that closes. This way I use less soap AND no spots:)
Use Dishwasher Detergent For Baked On FoodI find the best way to remove any baked on or burned residue in pans or casseroles, or burner rings is to sprinkle on some dry dishwasher detergent, cover with hot tap water and allow to sit overnight. In the AM, the stuff will come off with a wipe of the sponge. I don't find that any other method that works without scrubbing.
Removing Stains from Pots and PansHow do you clean stains off the bottoms of your pans? Mine have brown stains from years of cooking and of course, from others in the house trying to cook. Thanks for any information.
Cleaning Burned On Food Off TeflonIf you need to clean some burnt food on a Teflon pot and can't scrape it because of the coating use this remedy:
Add Baking Soda to Dish WaterPlace a tablespoon of baking soda in your dish water when washing dishes by hand. It helps take off hard water stains and makes your soap last longer
Removing Residue From Press and Seal?I have found that Press and Seal is too strong on many occasions. It sticks too well. I would like to know what would safely remove the adhesive from acrylic surfaces after the Press and Seal is removed. Thank you for your consideration.
Burned Food On Emerilware Skillet?I burned sloppy joes to my Emerilware skillet. It is an expensive nonstick skillet. I can't get the burned mixture off. Does anyone have an solution? Help, I don't want to lose my skillet!
Filmy Glasses from Using Dishwasher PacketsGlasses filming up in your dishwasher using Electrosol packets with hard water? Change to Cascade. I bought a new Whirlpool dishwasher because my glasses and china were filming up. A sample pack of Electrosol came from Whirlpool, so I assumed it was the best product to use.
White Rings in Calphalon Pan?My husband put water in my hard anodized Calphalon pan and boiled it. Now I have a white ring around the inside of as well as inside on the bottom of the pan. Can anyone give a suggestion as to how to remove this?
Cleaning Pot Bottoms?I bought some new pots and pans, the bottoms are getting grubby and I want to hang them up, but they need cleaning. How can I clean them cheaply?
'Soaked In' Stains on Plates?I have some old plates that are discolored with cloudy brown soaked through looking stains. I have heard that these stains are treatable but not sure how to go about it. Any ideas, suggestions or experiences would be appreciated.
Avoiding Dishwasher Detergent Stains on Pots and Pans?How can white dishwasher detergent stains on pots and pans be avoided?
Used Dryer Sheets to Clean PansIf you want to make it easy to clean dishes in which you have baked meat loaf, scalloped potatoes and so on, just fill the empty dish with detergent and hot water, then throw in a couple of USED drier sheets, like Bounce.
Non-Abrasve Dishwasher DetergentI use my Christmas Tree dishes during the month of December. I have always washed them in the dishwasher on the china cycle. I noticed last year, the gold band on some of the glasses has worn off.
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice for Burnt Food StainsTo clean burnt-on food off of a burner pan, first pour enough baking soda to cover the caked on food. Then, pour enough lemon juice to make a paste.
Removing Tea Stain From Ceramic Pot?I have been brewing hot tea in a large ceramic coated pot, and cannot get the stain out. Does anyone have a method to clean this large pot without leaving a nasty taste in pot? I also use this pot for cooking.
Use Baking Soda For Cooked On FoodI had attempted to clean a pot that the food was cooked until very hard crust and burned. I attempted to add water and boil to loosen the food but it could not be removed.
Keep Dirty Dishes Off Your Counter Until Wash TimeCatch those stray dishes between washes and keep your sink clean. I used a dish basin under my sink to catch the occasional plate/bowl/spoon between wash time.
Use a Squirt Bottle for DishesTake a squirt bottle that you are comfortable using. Fill 1/4 liquid dish soap, then fill the rest with water. When you put a dish in the sink (to be cleaned later) squirt inside with soap mixture and leave it.
Ease the Kitchen Clean-upOn days when the family is home, keep a dish pan of soapy water in the sink. As family members use plates and glasses throughout the day, give them a quick wash in the soapy water and rinse under the faucet.
Removing Carrot Stain From Microwavable Bowl?How can I get the orangey stain left by cooking a few carrots off my white microwave cooking bowl?
Extra Detergent For Stuck On FoodsI made lasagna and was wondering how that glass pan would ever come clean. My first reaction was to throw it out. Then common sense took over and it was put into the dishwasher with a mental promise to scrub the dickens out of it until the glass was transparent and good as new.
Removing Carbon from a Pan Bottom?How do I clean thick carbon off a thick bottom frying pan. It's old but fab, the type your gran had, but it's covered with 1/8 of an inch of thick black hard carbon. I think thats what it is!
Rusty Roast Pan?Does anyone have a tip for getting rust out of a roast pan? It's a black one with white speckles on it.
Musty Smell on Tupperware?Musty Smell on Tupperware. How do you get the smell out of plastic glasses and bowls? My tupperware has a musty smell. I have tried soda.
Gray Marks on White Dishes?My white dishes have gray marks from silverware. I believe from hubby cutting his steaks. How do I remove them?
Cleaning a Coffee Urn?I need natural cleaning solutions (homemade) for cleaning out a coffee urn. It is stained all brown and looks yucky.
Dishwasher - Bleach and VinegarTo the person who asked about where I put the bleach and vinegar in the dishwasher. I poured 1/8 bleach in the detergent slot, actually just fill the detergent slot, then pour the 1/8 cup vinegar into the rinse portal.
Sanitizing a Wood Knife Handle?I bought a curved blade ulu knife on ebay, figuring it would help me to slice through a brick of cheese, having a large enough handle for two hands upon which to fit.
Burnt Baked Beans in a Pan?Baked Beans left on too long have burnt the bottom of a Stainless Steel pan with copper middle. A thin black hardish sludge remains! Help. Mum will kill me!
Refurbishing Cooking Pots?I have some silver pots and as a result from cooking they got dark and worn. How do I bring them back to life?
Can I use laundry detergent for my dishwasher?Can I use laundry detergent for my dishwasher?
Washing Plastic Containers in the DishwasherWashing Plastic Containers in the Dishwasher. If you have many plastic containers you want to clean in the dishwasher, put them on the top rack, then place a baking cooling rack over them.
Lipstick Stains on Glasses?How do you remove lipstick stains from drinking glasses and cups?
Carbon on a Non-stick Frying Pan?How do I clean the carbon from non-stick frying pans?
Can I use oxiclean powder in my dishwasher?Can I use regular oxiclean powder in my dishwasher?
Bottle Brush Makes Dishes EasierBottle Brush Makes Dishes Easier. I don't like to wash dishes, and when I had to switch my son over to bottles, my dish-washing chore grew. However, I have found that by using my bottle brush. . .
Black Spots on Silver Plate Utensils?How can you remove black spots from silver plated utensils? Silver polish didn't work. The spots seem to be more than ordinary tarnish.
Cleaning Burnt Non-Stick Pans?How do you clean a burnt non-stick pot?
Set the Table While Unloading Your DishwasherOne way to save time is to set the table for your next meal as you are emptying your dishwasher. . .
Cleaning Peanut Butter JarsHaving moved down from the White Mountains to 'urban' NY life, I find myself frustrated with the many recycling rules. (Yes, I am a good citizen and always attempt to reuse or recycle)!
Burnt Rice in a Pan?My daughter burned rice in my saucepan. I can't even scrape it off with a spatula or spoon. Is there anything I can soak it in to remove the black burnt stuff?
Lime Deposits in a TeakettleRemove lime deposits from your teakettle by filling the kettle with equal parts vinegar and water. Then bring the water to a boil and let it sit over night.
