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Melted Plastic Stuck to Dryer Vent?Some plastic is stuck to the stainless steel vent inside the dryer. What can I use to remove the plastic?

 

rinsing out a coffee pot with hot water

Cleaning a Coffee PotWhen your metal or glass coffee pot has stains it can affect the flavor of the coffee. There are a variety of ways to remove them. This is a page about cleaning a coffee pot.

 

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Dryer Sheets for Removing TarMy husband is a roofer and came home with tar on his pants, which I did not notice. I wet several dryer sheets and went to town. Worked amazingly! I then washed the inside of the dryer with hot soapy water.

 

simmering crock pot

Cleaning a Crock PotThose hours of cooking generally leave a cooked on food edge around the inside of your crock pot or slow cooker. This is a page about cleaning a crock pot.

 

Clothes Dryer

Removing Lighter Fluid Smell From a Clothes Dryer?This is a page about removing lighter fluid smell from a clothes dryer. The odors on clothing sometimes remain after washing and can leave your dryer with a lingering odor.

 

Washing Machine

Cleaning Fabric Dye from Inside a Washer?This is a page about cleaning fabric dye from inside a washer. Fabric dye from a recent clothing dye project or that has bled from new clothing can adhere to the tub of your washer.

 

Old refrigerator with yellow stains.

Removing Yellow Stains on AppliancesThe exterior and interior surfaces of appliances can become stained. Depending on the cause, many of these stains can be removed or diminished. This is a page about removing yellow stains on appliances.

 

Woman Cleaning Appliances

Cleaning AppliancesThis is a page about cleaning appliances. Although every type of appliance has tips and procedures that work best for them there are many general cleaning products and methods that work well on various appliances.

 

Range Hood Filter

Cleaning a Range Hood Filter?This is a page about cleaning a range hood filter. The filter on your range hood can quickly become covered in grease.

 

Old worn white metal refrigerator.

Removing Rust on a RefrigeratorRefrigerators are expensive and can occasionally acquire bits of rust. This is a page about removing rust on a refrigerator.

 

Black Hair Dryer

Cleaning Your Hair DryerThis page is about cleaning your hair dryer. Hair dryers can collect lint, hair and dust on their incoming air vents, that can reduce the drying air flow.

 

Dryer Drum

Cleaning a Clothes DryerThis is a page about cleaning a clothes dryer. Cleaning your dryer is a part of the normal maintenance to keep it working efficiently.

 

Cleaning an Oven

Cleaning an OvenThis page is about cleaning an oven. A baking appliance that can get covered with burned, spilled foods that can be hard to clean. There are a variety of ways to remove it.

 

Open dishwasher.

Cleaning Dishwasher Rinse Agent Dispenser?Rust and lime can build up in the rinse aid dispenser of your dishwasher, leaving your dishes not so squeaky clean. This page is about cleaning rust from the rinse agent dispenser in a dishwasher.

 

Smooth Stove Top

Cleaning Stains on a Smooth Stove TopThis is a page about cleaning stains on a smooth stove top. Smooth top or ceramic stoves are generally easier to clean than the traditional electric range top. They do, however, have their own cleaning challenges.

 

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Caring for Hair Care AppliancesThis is a page about caring for hair care appliances. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your hair care appliances, such as curling irons and blow dryers will keep them working well and perhaps extend their life.

 

Refrigerator

Cleaning a Moldy RefrigeratorAfter a power outage or malfunction a refrigerator that had food in it is not a pretty site. Mold can grow rapidly in these conditions. This is a page about cleaning a moldy refrigerator.

 

Cleaning a Water Heater

Cleaning a Water Heater?This is a page about cleaning a water heater. Cleaning the sediment out of your water heater can improve its efficiency.

 

Small Appliances

Cleaning Small AppliancesThis is a page about cleaning small appliances. Keeping your small appliances clean is a great way to improve their efficiency and perhaps even extend their life.

 

Cleaning an Electric Stove

Cleaning an Electric StoveThis is a page about cleaning an electric stove. Cleaning a stove is generally not a task we look forward to. Each type has its own features that make it easy or difficult to clean.

 

Refrigerator

Removing a Refrigerator Drain Pan?This is a page about removing a refrigerator drain pan. Cleaning the drain pan under your fridge is part of the periodic maintenance for your appliance.

 

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Flask is Not Keeping My Coffee Hot After Cleaning?Can anybody help me? I cleaned my two flasks at the weekend with Milton. They are now not keeping my coffee hot, why?

 

Coffee Grinder

Cleaning a Coffee GrinderThis is a page about cleaning a coffee grinder. Grinding coffee in your grinder, over time will leave residue that you probably want to clean out, but how?

 

George Foreman Grill

Cleaning a George Foreman GrillThis is a page about cleaning a George Foreman grill. Cleaning your George Foreman grill is actually quite easy, if you consistently follow a couple of simple steps.

 

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Removing a Stain on Black Stove?How do I remove a grayish steam line on the back part of my black stove. It appears a pot with a top was too close and it continued to go against it until it stained. Please help its ugly.

 

Glass Stovetop

White Film on a Glass Stovetop?This is a page about white film on glass stovetop. Although easier to clean than the traditional electric stovetop, a ceramic top still has its cleaning challenges.

 

Clothes Dryer

Cleaning a Dryer Vent?This is a page about cleaning a dryer vent. Keeping your dryer vent clean not only helps it work more efficiently, but can help prevent a fire.

 

Percolator

Cleaning a PercolatorThis page is about cleaning a percolator. Coffee stains can be stubborn to remove from a pot.

 

Cleaning washer and dryer.

Keeping Appliances CleanThis page is about keeping appliances clean. Sometimes a very simple routine can help you keep up with your cleaning chores.

 

Dishwasher

Cleaning the Filter Screen in a Dishwasher?This is a page about cleaning the filter screen in a dishwasher. Food particles and hard water deposits can eventually stop up the filter in your dishwasher.

 

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Cleaning the inside of a refrigerator.

Removing Stains From Inside a Refrigerator?This is a page about removing stains from inside a refrigerator. Foods stored in your fridge can spill and cause stains on the interior walls and shelves.

 

clothes dryer

Removing Fabric Dye from Dryer?This is a page about removing fabric dye from dryer.Some new clothing can actually leave dye stains in the dryer after their first washing.

 

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Use Placemats For Clean Refrigerator ShelvesTo keep my refrigerator clean, I put washable placemats on each shelf. I also change them out to different bright happy colors as the mood strikes me.

 

Cleaning a Gas Oven

Cleaning a Gas Oven?Cleaning an oven, while necessary, is probably one of the least exciting household cleaning jobs. This is a page about cleaning a gas oven.

 

Steam Iron

Removing Rust from Steam IronThis page is about removing rust from steam iron. Having rust in or on your iron can stain your clothing.

 

washing machine drum

Cleaning Hard Water Stains in a Washing Machine Drum?This is a page about cleaning hard water stains in a washing machine drum. Hard water can leave deposits on the tub of your washing machine.

 

Clothes Dryer

Removing Odors from a Clothes Dryer?This is a page about removing odors from a clothes dryer. Occasionally something is dried in the dryer that leaves a lingering odor.

 

Cleaning a Toaster Oven

Cleaning a Toaster OvenThis a page about cleaning a toaster oven. If your toaster oven gets lots of use then you probably have to clean it regularly.

 

Oven Window

Cleaning an Oven Window?This is a page about cleaning an oven window. The inside of your oven's window gets covered with spatters over time.

 

Washing Machine

Musty Smell in a Front Loading WasherFront loading washers in particular can develop a musty odor. This is a page about how to remove and prevent musty smells in your front loading washing machine

 

Removing Soap Scum from Dishwasher

Removing Soap Scum from a Dishwasher?This is a page about removing soap scum from a dishwasher. Removing the built up residue in your dishwasher from detergents can seem daunting.

 

Smelly Washing Machine

Cleaning a Smelly Washing MachineThis page is about cleaning a smelly washing machine. Stubborn odors sometimes develop in clothes washing machines.

 

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Cleaning a Stainless Steel RefrigeratorThis page is about cleaning a stainless steel refrigerator. Removing all the prints, streaks and film that collect on your refrigerator can be challenging.

 

row of white refrigerators

Cleaning Textured Appliances?This is a page about cleaning textured appliances. The textured finish on your appliances may reduce the appearance of fingerprints, but it can present its own cleaning challenges.

 

A rusty meat grinder.

Removing Rust from a Meat Grinder?This is a page about removing rust from a meat grinder. Your meat grinder might develop rust, if not dried well or due to moisture where it is stored.

 

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Cleaning Electric Stove Burners

Cleaning Electric Stove BurnersThis is a page about cleaning electric stove burners. Electric stove burners can be a chore to clean.

 

Cleaning a Meat Grinder

Cleaning a Meat GrinderThis is a page about cleaning a meat grinder. Cleaning bits of meat out of your grinder may seem daunting, but there are some easy tips that can help.

 

Cleaning a Smooth Cooktop Range

Cleaning Melted Plastic From a Smooth Cooktop...Accidents happen and sometimes plastic containers or packaging are placed on hot smooth top ranges. This is a page about cleaning melted plastic from a smooth cooktop range.

 

white toaster

Cleaning Melted Plastic From a ToasterThis is a page about cleaning melted plastic from a toaster. Heat from your toaster and the plastic wrapper on the bread can result in a messy clean up job.

 

Defrosting Your Freezer

Defrosting Your FreezerThis page is about defrosting your freezer. A lot of space can be freed up in your freezer by defrosting.

 

Refrigerator

Cleaning a Refrigerator GasketHaving clean gaskets help your door to seal better. This page is about cleaning a refrigerator gasket.

 

Dryer Lint Trap

Cleaning the Dryer Lint TrapThis page is about cleaning the dryer lint trap. Having a clean dryer lint trap improves the efficiency of your appliance.

 

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Removing a Chemical Fragrance from Freezer?I purchased a used fridge, and the freezer has an overpowering floral cleaning product scent. I have washed it numerous times and tried baking soda, but it still smells like air freshener.

 

Cleaning a Burnt Microwave

Cleaning a Burnt MicrowaveThis is a page about cleaning a burnt microwave. Using too high a power setting or starting to heat your food and walking away, sometimes results in a burn marks in your microwave.

 

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Cleaning Yellowed Oven Door Handle?My GE oven door handle has yellowed over time with use; originally they were gleaming white. They are textured and seem to be made of a hard rubber like material. Does anyone know how to clean the handle so that it is white again?

 

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Magic Eraser to Clean IronIf you have built up gunk on your iron and absolute foolproof method to clean it is a Magic Eraser. I have tried lots of things through the years but this works amazingly well.

 

Lemon and Baking Soda for Cleaning Microwave - A measuring cup with cut up lemons, water and baking soda.

Cleaning a MicrowaveYour microwave probably gets a lot of use and needs to be cleaned regularly. This is a page about cleaning a microwave.

 

Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Cleaning Stainless Steel AppliancesKeeping your stainless steel sparkling and streak free can be a challenge. This page is about cleaning stainless steel appliances.

 

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Wonderweb Stuck to Iron?I have got a patch of Wonderwebbing stuck to my iron after using the Wonderweb to secure the collar in place on a shirt

 

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Removing Hairspray from Formica?How do I get hairspray off Formica cupboard doors?

 

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Cleaning Washer and Dryer?I need some advice on what to do after washing clothes that have had gasoline spilled on them. Last night a gas pump sprayed gasoline on me when I was taking it out of my car.

 

Keeping Your Oven Clean, Young Woman Cleaning her Oven

Keeping Your Oven CleanThis is a page about keeping your oven clean. The cleaner you can keep your oven the less often you will have to tackle the unpleasant job of cleaning it.

 

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Keeping Detergent Tray From MoldingI always keep the detergent tray on my washing machine slightly open when it's not in use. Air stops the inside of the tray from getting smelly and moldy.

 

Black smooth top cooking range.

Cleaning Spills on a Smooth Top StoveWhile there may be no more grates, elements, or drip pans to clean, food still gets on your smooth top stove. Once it dries or cooks, on these spills can be difficult to remove without damaging the surface. This is a page about cleaning spills on a smooth top stove.

 

Smooth Top Stove

Cleaning a Smooth Top StoveThe smooth top stove has eliminated the dreaded job of cleaning burners and drip pans. However, this surface does have its own challenges and precautions for cleaning. This is a page about cleaning a smooth top stove.

 

Dirty drip pan and stove top.

Keeping Electric Range Drip Pans CleanThis is a page about keeping electric range drip pans clean. One way to not have to spend hours cleaning the drip pans on your range is to keep them clean.

 

Cleaning gas burners with a sponge.

Cleaning the Burners on a Gas StoveFood particles and grease build up on gas stove burners can effect your cooking and be unsightly. A clean burner will help with even heat distribution and the efficiency of your stove. This is a page about cleaning the burners of a gas stove.

 

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Cleaning a Range?We bought a used glass top range. The area between the oven door is filthy. How can we clean it?

 

Dishwasher full of dishes.

Cleaning a DishwasherPeriodic cleaning of your dishwasher can help prevent odors. It will also ensure that you get many years of use out of it. This is a page about cleaning a dishwasher.

 

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Cleaning the Heating Element on a Singer Magic Mini Press 7?I have a Singer Magic Mini Press 7. The heating element is dirty. How do I clean it or where do I purchase a new one? Thanks.

 

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Cleaning a Thermal Coffee Pot?I have an electric coffee maker with a thermal pitcher. The lining, I think it's glass, of the pitcher never gets clean regardless of the product I use. Can you suggest a cleaner that will work?

 

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Removing a Burned Smell in the Refrigerator?We had a tree fall on our power/phone lines from hurricane Irene, sparks came out of the walls sockets. We found out the next morning a 220 line fell on the 110 line and phone line.

 

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Removing Burnt on Grease from a Stainless Steel Stovetop?I would like some suggestions for the removal of burnt on grease on a stainless steel stove top. Thanks.

 

Freezer full of frozen bags of food.

Cleaning a Smelly FreezerThis is a page about cleaning a smelly freezer. Cleaning the stench out of a freezer can be difficult especially if you have a lot of built up ice. With these tips you will have your freezer smelling fresh again.

 

Small chest freezer with top closed.

Cleaning a FreezerThis is a page about cleaning your freezer. Your freezer is an amazing appliance, allowing you to store food for long periods of time. To maintain its efficiency and sometime to find the lost steaks, etc. you should clean the freezer periodically.

 

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Removing Dye Stains on White Washing Machine Door?I bought some Purple Rags from Flylady.net. I did not wash them before using them. Big mistake. I used them, washed them in the sink, hung them on the door of my new white washing machine. Now I have pale purple stains on the door.

 

Woman juicing fruits

Cleaning a JuicerThis is a page about cleaning a juicer. Fresh juice is a nutritious treat. The clean up after juicing fruits and vegetables can be labor intensive.

 

A front loading washing machine with the door open.

Cleaning a Front Loading Washing MachineFront loaders are becoming the washing machine of choice for many families, but they do have specific cleaning issues that can cause odors. This is a page about cleaning a front loading washing machine.

 

Interior of a full dishwasher.

Removing Hard Water Stains Inside DishwasherThis is a page about removing hard water stains inside the dishwasher. The hard white chalky buildup in your dishwasher can be difficult to remove. There are a number of ways to clean this off.

 

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Removing Rust Marks on Top of Dryer?How can I remove rust stains from the top of my clothes dryer?

 

Photo of a white microwave oven.

Removing Odors from the MicrowaveMicrowaves can pick up odors from the foods that you cook, especially if they get burnt. It is unappealing to use a microwave that smells bad. This is a page about removing odors from the microwave.

 

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Removing Odor from a Trash Compactor?I need help with trash compactor odor. Any ideas?

 

Brownies overflowing on oven rack and bottom

Cleaning Oven RacksThis is a page about cleaning oven racks. Cleaning your oven racks is no fun; it can be difficult to remove the burned on food drippings. Looking for easy ways to take on this often put off task?

 

Clothes inside a dryer.

Keeping Your Dryer Duct ClearThis is a page about keeping your dryer duct clear. A clogged dryer duct can prevent your dryer from working efficiently. It also poses a potential fire hazard.

 

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Wooden Spoon Burnt in Dishwasher?My wooden spoon burned in the dishwasher. I can't get the smoke smell out of the plastic dishes or from the machine. Is it safe to use dishes? How can I get rid of this smell?

 

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Easy Off Left Stains on a Stainless Steel Stove?How do I take stains off from dripping Easy Off on a stainless steel stove?

 

closeup of espresso machine and orange coffee cup

Cleaning a Home Espresso Machine?This is a page for cleaning a home espresso machine. Cleaning a home espresso machine can be a daunting job. Short of hiring your own barista read on.

 

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How Do I Remove Dish Soap from the Dishwasher?My son has poured half a bottle of washing up liquid into the dishwasher, now it just fills with soap when I run it. How can I get rid of the excess soap?

 

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How Do I Clean Moldy Smell from Top Load Washer?How do I get the moldy smell out of my top loading washing machine?

 

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Removing Rust From Detergent Dispenser on Washer?How do I remove rust from my washer's detergent dispenser so it will drain properly?

 

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Plastic Bag Melted on Roasting Oven?I had the roasting oven set to 350 degrees F and I accidentally placed a freezer Ziploc bag near it which melted on the upper edge of the roaster. The melted plastic (luckily only about two inches of it) cannot be removed.

 

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Getting Ammonia Out of Dishwasher Rinse Cup?I mistakenly put ammonia in my dishwasher rinse cup instead of vinegar. How can I get it out? Is it dangerous?

 

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Using Whirlout to Clean a Front Load Washer?How do I use Whirlout to clean my LG front load washing machine?

 

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Cleaning a Water and Ice Dispenser on Refrigerator Door?I have a refrigerator with an ice/water dispenser in the door. I have used several cleansers (Comet, bleach, etc.) and am unable to make them appear clean. Does anyone else have this problem?

 

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Removing Melted Bread Wrapper from Oven?How do you remove plastic bread wrapping that was baked in a hot oven? I have tried everything. Thanks.

 

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Black Residue in Appliance Water Reservoirs?When emptying my coffee pot I see a black water residue drain out. I even see some of this from the cup. Is this dangerous? I use either Folgers or Maxwell House. This has begun happening in the last several months.

 

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Cleaning a Gas Stove?How do you clean a gas stove?

 

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How Do I Clean a Berkel Meat Slicer?How do I clean my meat slicer? It is a Berkel meat slicer. It says I also need to make a sanitizer solution to use after it is all cleaned up.

 

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Removing Lime DepositsTo remove lime deposit, heat white vinegar to boiling point, then pour over fixtures. This will release or remove lime deposits.

 

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Burned-on Enamel on a Metal Stove Top Element?How do I get burned on enamel off electric stove elements. The kettle was left on and it melted onto the element.

 

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Cleaning Stainless Steel Oven Interior?How do you clean a stainless steel oven? Not just the racks, mine has a complete stainless interior.

 

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Can You Use Easy Off in a Self Cleaning Oven?Good grief. I cleaned my son's self-cleaning oven with Easy Off. Have I ruined the oven?

 

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Cleaning Dried Nail Polish Out of Dryer?I need help getting dried nail polish out of a dryer.

 

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Removing Smoke Stains from Microwave?How can I clean a smoke stain from the inner metal surface of my Maytag microwave? I burned a Sonic hamburger wrapped in its foil bag. What a mess!

 

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Washer Has a Residue Ring in the Tub After the Cycle is Complete?After a load of clothes are washed, there is a ring left on the washer. How can we prevent that? There is a smell occasionally, as well.

 

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Cleaning Soap and Conditioner Dispenser on Whirlpool AWE 6517 Top Load Washer?I have a Whirlpool AWE 6517 toploading washing machine. My question is, the soap and conditioner container doesn't dismantle to be cleaned and has now become very clogged with soap scum and conditioner residue. Can someone suggest something that would clean it?

 

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White, Crusty Film in Refrigerator?I clean my refrigerator and in about a weeks time a white, crusty film forms on the glass shelves (like old spilled milk). I have cleaned it with bleach, other cleaning solutions, and steam cleaned it.

 

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Removing the Smell After Mice nested in the Oven?I have had mice in my oven and it smells awful when I turn it on. Do I need to buy a new oven? Do you have any tips for cleaning and removing the smell?

 

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