There’s a reason why some social media cleaning “hacks” are only surfacing now, decades after domestic scientists and home economists developed many of the products and techniques still used today: ...

A dishwasher is a machine that uses heated water under pressure and mixes with detergent to clean dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. You can select among different wash cycles and drying cycles ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s a kitchen staple we all rely on—dish soap. The best ones don’t just cut through grease; they can tackle all kinds of messes around your home! Consumer Reports reveals how the ...

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Your dishwasher cleans your dishes, but that doesn't mean you can neglect cleaning your dishwasher. These tablets penetrate grime, residue, and build-up. They remove stains, odor, and limescale. Just ...

Washing your dishes after a great meal typically takes as much as 24 gallons of hot water and 11 minutes of running the tap — which, believe it or not, is actually more than a single typical shower ...

These tablets penetrate grime, residue, and build-up. They remove stains, odor, and limescale. Just put one of these pods in an empty dishwasher and run a normal cycle. The pods get rid of odor, ...

For months, Donna King experimented with the various settings of her washing machine, trying to get her clothes to stop coming out covered in detergent residue. In the era of tightening water and ...

That glorious machine in your kitchen that cleans dishes does in fact need to be cleaned itself. Over time grease, soap scum and food debris build up in dishwashers. Not only does this provide a ...

When I was a kid, my mom always told me to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. This was especially true for dishware with tacky residue. Peanut butter, cream cheese, frosting — ...