Cooked-on Food on a Stove?How do I remove cooked, burnt on sugar on my stove?
Blue Film on Inside of Dryer?We had a very similar experience to a previous post, but the responses haven't helped us solve the problem. This is the original post info: "We bought a brand new dryer two weeks ago and found a blue film on the inside that won't come off. It wasn't there before.
Removing Hard Water Spots from Refrigerator?How do I remove hard water spots from a refrigerator water tray?
Cleaning an Electric Coffee Pot?How do you clean an electric coffee pot?
Product Review: Bissell Stainless Steel Cleaner SprayI recently bought all new stainless steel appliances and heard horror stories of not being able to clean them. I went shopping at my local supermarket and found Bissell Stainless Steel cleaner in a spray can.
Cleaning a Self Cleaning Oven By Hand?Is it safe to use ammonia in a self-cleaning oven to clean without heating it up? I'd like to clean by hand, but don't know what to use.
Grease Stains on Stainless Steel Microwave?My stainless steel microwave has lots of grease stains. The grease is stubborn. I have used soap and water, baking soda and liquid soap, vinegar, and barkeepers friend. Could I safely use a glass bowl of ammonia in the unit to loosen the grease over night and not discolor it?
Difficulty Keeping Ceramic Top Stove Clean?I have a new Bosch electric glass ceramic stove top. I feel like all I do is clean and clean it. I am not overly messy, but even the spray of water when boiling leaves marks on the stove.
Removing Lime Buildup in Dishwasher?How can I get lime off the coil in my dishwasher?
Cleaning Grease Buildup on an Electric Stove Top?What can I use to get rid of grease and burnt on grease build up on my electric stove top?
Removing Odors in Freezer With Charcoal?When using charcoal to get bait smell out of your freezer, do you leave it running on turned off?
Bleach Stained Washer Lid Yellow?I spilled Clorox bleach on the washing machine lid and around the inside dispenser area. The white enamel turned yellow.
Smell Out of Washer?How do I get rid of the smell of white spirits in the washing machine and clothes?
Melted Rubber Inside a Dryer?How do I remove melted rubber (from the sole of a tennis shoe) from inside of an electric dryer?
Cleaning a Chef's Pizzelle Iron?I have a Chef's electric Pizzelle iron and I have a lot of grease on the outside of it. I would love to remove the grease, but I don't know what to use without scratching the metal casing. Any ideas?
Removing Stains on Refrigerator Seals?The seals in my fridge have rust like spots. It is only 2 years old. How do I clean them? I have tried baking soda and other cleaners. Any hints? It looks really bad.
Ink from Plastic Bag Transferred onto Washer Top?The ink from a plastic bag melted onto my washer top. How can I get it off?
Cleaning the Door Seal on a Front Load Washer?How do I get rid of black mould, in the fold of the rubber seal of a washing machine?
Heat Stain on a Stainless Steel Stove?How do I clean burnt areas around the burners on a stainless steel stove? It is not food. I just think it is from the flame.
How Do I Clean My Mr. Coffee?What is the best way to clean a Mr. Coffee coffee maker?
Cleaning High Temperature Paint on Fireplace Trim
?I painted my brass fireplace trim with a high temperature paint, but now I have fingerprints all over the black paint from re-installing them. How do you clean brass once it's been painted? Thanks.
Use Fan to Defrost FreezerFast and easy way to clean your freezer, use a fan. Simply empty the freezer and direct at top speed in front of a stand up or on top of a chest freezer. The frost will melt in a matter of minutes!
Cleaning an Enamel Stovetop With Cast Iron Grids and Stainless Griddle?I have a stainless steel, gas range with cast iron girds and black enamel around the grid area and a stainless griddle. What can I use to keep the grid black and clean and what can I use on the black enamel without scratching it?
Product Review: Smelly WasherMy wife and I run a dog rescue and wash 3-4 loads of bedding and towels each day. The front load washer developed an unpleasant odor and the towels & bedding did not smell fresh after laundering. I tried a lot of different products and solutions without success.
Using a Self Cleaning Oven Without Instructions?I would like to know how to use my self-cleaning oven, because I don't have an instruction manual. Do I just turn it on and not worry about it? Are there any tips I need to know?
Gritty Substance Coming from Morphy Richards Aquamax Steam Iron?There is a lot of a really sandy, gritty substance coming from my Morphy Richards Aquamax steam generated iron, but no one knows what it is. Sometimes it's the same colour as sand, but its started getting worse and it's gone a bit grey in colour.
White Vinegar for Scaly Deposits on Ice DispenserUse white vinegar to get rid of the scaly deposits that form on the tray of the water and ice dispenser on your refrigerator. My mom taught me this trick to get rid of the unsightly mess and keep the area from being unhygienic.
Keeping Coffee Maker Reservoir DryAllow your coffee maker to dry out by keeping the water reservoir lid open when not in use. Close when dry. This helps to prevent any mold from growing. It is also a good idea to wipe out the reservoir at times.
How to Clean a Washing Machine?What can I use to clean the inside of my washing machine? The tub is stained brown.
Cleaning Burnt Sugar from Inside Stove?I have about 5 pounds of sugar inside my stove. I had a plastic container sitting on the heat escape burner on top of stove. The plastic melted, therefor pouring the sugar down hole to the oven. How do I get the burnt sugar off?
Clean Your Coffeemaker TankWhen cleaning out your coffee maker, look inside your water tank. It will fill up with scum, so wipe it out often, or you will be drinking it.
Clean Door Bottom on DishwasherWhen cleaning out your dishwasher, look at the bottom of your door where the bottom of the floor meets, it will build up with muck and dirt and scum. Wipe it out often. If not, it will mix with your dishes every day.
Removing Melted Plastic on Microwave Rack?I melted plastic in the oven on my microwave's metal rack which I was storing in the regular oven. How can I get the residue off?
Cleaning Inside of Washing Machine?How do I clean my washing machine on the inside?
Burned on Food on Gas Stove-top?Help. I was cooking rice pudding on my gas stove and it boiled over. I finished cooking it and it left a huge black spot on my stove. My stove does not have grates for some reason, I didn't even realize that it was supposed to until I started Googling cleaning methods.
Aluminum Foil Stuck to the Bottom of My Oven?I have some aluminum foil that accidentally got "baked" onto the oven bottom; any ideas to get it off? Everything I've tried hasn't worked for me. Thank you.
Cleaning Your OvenMy mom gave me this tip a few years ago on how to clean a oven which will come in handy after all the Thanksgiving cooking we will be doing in a couple of days.
Removing Candle Wax from Dishwasher?I put in some candle holders into my dishwasher and the wax melted and now all of my dishes come out with a waxy film. How can I get rid of the wax that is left over in my dishwasher?
Cleaning Ceramic Top Stoves?My porcelain gas cooktop has a film of grease on it. It doesn't come off. What do I do to clean it?
Deodorize Your OvenIf baking or roasting anything in your oven leaves an unpleasant odor, leave a shallow bowl of baking soda or white vinegar in the cold oven for a few days or more. This will absorb the odors in the oven.
Glass Top Range Cleaner?I have a black range top for cooking. What is the best cleaning product to use for this type of surface? I have tried the standards, 409K, Fantastik, special wipes, but it doesn't really clean the range.
Controlling Odor from Fresh Fish in Refrigerator?How do you keep "fresh" fish from stinking up your fridge/freezer? My daughter in college has an Asian roommate that keeps tons of fish in the fridge. The smell doesn't bother her. It clearly smells fishy, not fresh.
Removing Oil Based Paint from Washer?I accidentally washed a white towel with oil-based paint on it with a load of towels. Now my towels and washer have oil-based paint all over them. How can I get rid of the paint on the inside my washer? Help.
Sour Smelling Dishwasher?My dishwasher smells sour. I was using liquid detergent then switched to the tablets. I'm thinking the liquid might be the culprit. The smell remains.
Will Ink Stains in Dryer Transfer to Clothes?Will leaving ink stains in a dryer damage clothes later when in use?
Cleaning Plastic Off An Oven Rack?Could anyone tell me how to get hardened plastic (that melted) in my oven off? I left a small pan in there with a plastic(?) coated handle while cooking. Thank You.
Potpourri Smell in Refrigerator?My "bright" son decided to clean his refrigerator freezer recently. He decided to squirt potpourri oil inside. He said it smelled stale. Now everything has a funny taste and it has migrated into the refrigerator section.
Salt Build-Up in Water Softener?I have a water softener which has a 10 in. layer of solidified salt at the bottom of the softener. Any suggestions for how I can break up such a thick layer? Thank you.
Ink Pen Melted on the Dryer?Someone left an ink pen on top of my dryer and it is melted. AAny ideas to remove it?
Clean Your Dryer's Lint Screen RegularlyWhen you use dryer sheets, they tend to clog up your filter screen. Every month or so, take it out and wash it carefully and dry and return to machine. It works much better when it is clean!
Using Goof Off on a Dryer Drum?Can you use Goof Off in the dryer drum?
Flat Top Stove Cleaner Recommendations
?I have a glass flat top electric range. I don't want to buy the expensive cleaners that they recommend for them. I used to use Bon Ami, but can't seem to find it anymore. Is there something that I can clean it with that will not scratch and that I can buy or make to clean it?
Cleaning an Electric Iron?I have an ironing press that is stained on the top plate. How do I clean it?
Gasoline Smell in a Washing Machine?I washed a towel full of diesel in the washing machine. I've washed clothes several times after that and the diesel smell is still on the clothes. I've put it on many empty cycles to wash it away but no luck. Can you help?
Using Oven Cleaner on Drip Trays?I have very greasy build up on my top drip trays. Is it safe to use Easy Off oven cleaner on them?
Burnt Sugar on a Porcelain Cook Top?How do I remove burnt sugar from porcelain cook top? I have a Dacor s/s cook top with a stain that I think is burnt on sugar that I have not be able to remove.
Jet Dry Has Gelled in Dishwasher?I just moved into a house which has been vacant for a while. The problem is that the Jet Dry in the dishwasher (which is fairly new) has gelled, due to it not running for a while. I've tried pouring vinegar in there and that's not helping. Any ideas?
Sticky Residue on Steam Iron?How do I get sticky residue off a steam iron?
Plastic Bottle Melted in Dishwasher?How do I remove a melted plastic water bottle from the bottom of a dishwasher?
Jeans Stained Washer?I dried some jeans and now the washer is stained with blue spots. I tried cleaning it with soap and water, but it didn't work much. Any suggestions?
Using Acetone In Microwave?I'm concerned about using acetone in my microwave. Is it dangerous to use in a device meant for cooking?
Month Old Refrigerator With Stench?My mom has this fridge. Long story short, we got it less than a month ago and it has this real bad stench now that's coming from it. When I went to take a look at it, there was water at the bottom of the back of the fridge. What's causing that odor, and What can I do to stop it?
Removing Paint From Inside Of Dryer?I used the dryer to dry a bed spread that has cloth paint on it. Bad idea. The heat from the dryer has caused some of the stuff from the bed spread to stain the insides of the dryer drum or wall. Any suggestions to remove this stuff. I tried all kinds of stain removers to no effect. Help.
Getting Rid Of Gasoline Smell On Freezer?I have a small freezer that had a gasoline can sitting on it in the garage. I just moved it inside and the gasoline smell is overwhelming. I've washed it with bleach and vinegar and it hasn't made a difference. Anyone have an answer for this?
Clean Your Lint Screen With Dish SoapWash your dryer lint screen with dish soap and water about every three months and your dryer will work better. Dryer sheets leave a film on the screen and block the air flow.
Dye Buildup Inside Washer?I noticed I have dark blue dye building up in the tub of my dryer. It doesn't rub off on my clothes but maybe it will within time. I tried using nail polish remover and about fumigated myself. I felt ill and weird for several days. Does anyone have an idea?
Bread Bag Melted On Stove Top?My daughter melted a bread bag on top of my conventional oven and now the print from the bag is on the metal. Please help me find a way to remove it. I've only had it a week and don't want to buy a new one
Getting Rid Of Solvent Smell In Dryer?I washed a blanket in my washer dryer. Stupidly, I dried it as well, without checking the label which says "do not tumble dry". The blanket was fine but this really strong solvent-type smell was in the dryer afterwards. I can only describe it as being like petrol but more of a strong glue/dry cleaning fluid type smell. It made me feel sick and dizzy and I was really quite concerned.
Black Stuff In Bosch Nexxt Washer?My Bosch Nexxt Washer has black stuff on rubber.
Keeping Your Stove Looking NewAs a Virgo, things seem to keep newer looking longer; my electric stove is at least 12 -14 years old; my secret? Soak all the knobs and wash well, wash back panel of stove with a good all purpose cleaner, and then apply a good coat of Sonofagun, (for car dashboards) or Armorall, wow, like new!
Removing Crayon from Inside Oven?How can I remove melted crayon from inside the oven?
Raisin Stuck to Dryer Walls?Unfortunately, a raisin made it through the wash with white towels (washed with bleach) and through the dryer. Part of the raisin is stuck on the back wall (metal grid) and I have not been able to get it off.
Gum in the Washer?I forgot to check hubby's pockets and washed a stick of Juicy Fruit gum and it also went through part of the dryer cycle before dh told me. There was a small sticky mess in the dryer but I did not see anything in the washer so I washed the clothes over.
How Do You Clean a Breadmaker?The canister and paddle I can throw in the dishwasher, but what about the rest of the machine?
Read the Instructions When Cleaning AppliancesI just found the instructions to our Bunn coffee maker (after 7 years). The round piece where the water comes out, actually screws out! I found so much lime/calcium deposits that I could just rinse out. All these years I've been using vinegar to clean out my coffee maker, only to have it clog up the following week.
Cleaning An Electric Grill Without Removable PlatesDo you have an indoor grill WITHOUT a removable grate? To clean, take about 5 or 6 paper towels and wet them well and set them in your grate and plug it in. Let it steam for a few minutes, unplug, then using a spaghetti lifter (the kind with claws on it) rub your paper with it and it will get in all the nooks and crannies.
Using Lemons to Clean Your MicrowaveSometimes we end up with tough baked on food stuck to the walls, ceiling and floor of our microwave, so hard that you almost need a chisel to get it off. Try this next time.
Removing Spilt Milk Smell From Refrigerator?How do I get rid of a spilt milk smell. It is a stale smell from the inside of the fridge.
Cleaning Grease from an Electric Clothes Dryer?How can I remove a grease like substance from an electric clothes dryer?
Black Mildew in My Washer?I'm not sure if I am in the right category but our washer has accumulated this funky black junk around the top. I have read so many things about cleaning it and I'm just not sure what steps I should take to make it go away or what to avoid so it does not happen again. It smells like mildew, its stinking up the place.
Removing Eyebrow Wax from the Microwave?How do I remove eyebrow wax from the inside of my microwave oven?
Cleaning Dishwasher Pipes?I am wanting to clean the pipes and the interior of my dishwasher from build up? How do I do this the thrifty way and/or something that is safe for the environment?
Mold In a Washing Machine's Detergent Dispenser?How do I prevent mold from growing in my washing machine detergent dispenser. I clean it about every 2 weeks but it is still there and there are spots that I just can't get to.
Cleaning Glass Cooktops?How do you clean glass cooktops, like burnt on food, black stains, and water spots?
Cleaning a Grill Cooktop?I would like to know how to remove baked on grease from my new stove's grill cooktop. After using it just once I cannot get the yellowish brown stuck on grease off.
Cleaning a Porcelain Stove Top?I have a black porcelain stove top. How do I clean it without streaking?
Use A Hair Dryer To Defrost A FreezerTo defrost a freezer easily, try this: First, turn if off or unplug. Remove the contents. Next, blow on the ice with a hairdryer, one small section at a time.
Milk Stains on a Stove?Milk Stains on a Stove. How do I remove dried milk stains from my stove? I did not get it wiped up right away and it will not come off.
Magic Marker in a Clothes Dryer?Magic Marker in a Clothes Dryer. How do I get magic marker out of the clothes dryer?
Cleaning a Stove After a Fire?There was a small fire in the house and now my white oven has a yellowish stain all over it from the smoke. How can I get it off?
White Spots on a Glass Stove Top?White Spots on a Glass Stove Top. I need help removing white spots on a glass top stove? They have been there a while. I tried a razor but it did not work.
Cleaning Gas Stove Burner Plates?Cleaning Gas Stove Burner Plates. Does anyone know of a good way to clean gas stove top with the burner plates that are not removable?
Plastic Spoon Burnt in Dishwasher?A plastic spoon fell on the heating coil in my dishwasher during the drying cycle and melted it. There is now a burned smell in the washer and in my plastic dishes. How can I remove the smell?
Scorch Marks Around Burners?How can I get the scorch marks from around the burners of my stove off?
Black Stain on a Smooth Surface Stove?I have a smooth surface stove, the black stain I have is not caked on food, it seems to be set in the glass. How do i remove this stubborn spot?
Burnt Plastic in the Bottom of My Oven?I accidentally left a plastic lid in the oven when I turned it on. I thought I had cleaned it all up, however whenever I turn on the stove, the kitchen fills up with smoke and noxious baked plastic smell.
Mildew Smell In a Freezer?My freezer was left open by mistake, now I have a mold/mildew odor and I've tried everything to remove the odor but its still there. I've even left it open for a couple weeks after cleaning, but as soon as I turn it back on the odor returns.
Aluminum Ring on My Smooth Range?I burned an aluminum pot on my smooth cooktop and cannot get aluminum ring off burner. What do I do?
Gum Residue in Dishwasher?A friend of mine washed a cup in the dishwasher with gum in it. Now when they use the dishwasher the plastic cups have a sticky film on them.
Dirt Ring in My Washing Machine?My washing machine leaves a ring of dirt after the wash is done, it also leaves dirt on the agitator and sometimes deposits scum back on the clothes. I have tried running a cycle with vinegar but it still does it.
Garlic Smell In My Fridge?How do I get the smell of garlic out of my refrigerator and freezer?
Nail Polish in My Washer?My daughter left a bottle of hot pink fingernail polish in her jeans pocket. It is all over my electric dryer with steel metal drum. What can I use to clean it?
Honey Glaze on a Smooth Top Range?I had a Honey Glaze to run all over my smooth top range. How do I remove it without scratching the surface?
Melted Plastic on an Electric Hob?I've just managed to melt a big lump of plastic on my electric hob. The bulk of it I have removed but the remainder is proving difficult. Any suggestions what to do?
Keeping a Black Range Clean?We just got a black range and it is awful to clean! No matter what special cleaners I use it is streaked. It looks really bad when a light shines on it. Any ideas?
Avoid Buying Stainless Steel AppliancesA pal, who cleans houses, says not to buy stainless steel appliances, as they're hard to keep clean. She said they're all nice and pretty at first, but become spotty, streaked after a while. . .
Grease Fire Stained Stove Knobs?I started a small grease fire in my oven recently. The smoke left a nasty stain on the white control knob panel at the top of the oven. How can I get this out?
Grease Build Up on Oven Control Panel?How can I remove grease from the control panel on my oven? It is black and grease has built up on it and I have tried a lot of different things. It is not a slick smooth surface, the surface is somewhat textured.
Black Stains in the Bottom of the Dishwasher?The inside of my dishwasher has black stains on the bottom. How do I clean it?
Cleaning Laundromat Washing Machines?I clean a laundromat that has some big stainless steel washers. I use the SS polish on them but they've also got puddle shaped spots on top that appear to be soap scum or hard water spots that don't budge with the SS cleaner.
Grease on a Black Gas Stove Top?How do you clean grease spots off of a gas black stove top?
Nail Polish Remover Smell?I got ink in the dryer and removed it with nail polish remover but now how do I get the nail polish remover smell out and make the drum shiny again?
Oven Cleaner Without Fumes?I need a oven cleaner without fumes.
Freezer Odor?There is a bad odor in my freezer. I have emptied the ice maker, and have checked all of the packages, but cannot find the source. The regrigerator is only a couple of years old. Does anyone have any advice?
