It’s easy to overlook the need to wash your water filter pitcher when you’re only ever filling it up with water. After all, how dirty can it get? But just like reusable water bottles, pitchers can be ...

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

Key Points Clean your microwave’s mesh filter every three to six months to prevent grease buildup.Soak the mesh filter in hot soapy water with baking soda, scrub gently, rinse, and dry.Replace (don’t ...

Keeping a range hood clean is usually far down on our to-do list, and honestly, what a miss. It's so satisfying! And the house smells so much cleaner when air isn't flowing through caked-on grease.

While it's a relatively low-maintenance appliance, your microwave does require some occasional attention. As long as you clean up any spills or messes as soon as you make them (or see them), and wipe ...

Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we ...

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The answer to whether it's possible to clean your car's engine air filter depends on the type of filter in question. Most cars have disposable OEM paper filters that don't last for very long before ...

A good dishwasher can take a load of soiled, food-streaked dishes and leave them sparkling clean. So where do those little crumbs and food particles go? It comes down to a relatively small, ...