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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Removing Rust Marks on Top of Dryer?How can I remove rust stains from the top of my clothes dryer?
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.
Removing Odor from a Trash Compactor?I need help with trash compactor odor. Any ideas?
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?
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.
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?
Easy Off Left Stains on a Stainless Steel Stove?How do I take stains off from dripping Easy Off on a stainless steel stove?
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.
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?
How Do I Clean Moldy Smell from Top Load Washer?How do I get the moldy smell out of my top loading washing machine?
Removing Rust From Detergent Dispenser on Washer?How do I remove rust from my washer's detergent dispenser so it will drain properly?
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.
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?
Using Whirlout to Clean a Front Load Washer?How do I use Whirlout to clean my LG front load washing machine?
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?
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.
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.
Cleaning a Gas Stove?How do you clean a gas stove?
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.
Removing Lime DepositsTo remove lime deposit, heat white vinegar to boiling point, then pour over fixtures. This will release or remove lime deposits.
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.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Oven Interior?How do you clean a stainless steel oven? Not just the racks, mine has a complete stainless interior.
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?
Cleaning Dried Nail Polish Out of Dryer?I need help getting dried nail polish out of a dryer.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
