Category Cleaning Tips

An Easy Extra Step to Clean Your Chocolate Fountain

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If you want to take your chocolate fondue recipe to the next level, serve it from a fountain.  The silky, smooth liquid chocolate flowing from the canopies draws everyone towards it excited to dip their treats. But while it’s great…

Quick Kitchen Cleanup: Soap and Soak Tips

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Cooking is a great way to de-stress but if the thought of cleaning your kitchen after enjoying your meal gives you anxiety, you need this tip: make a soapy marinade in your sink to soak dishes in, and dinner cleanup…

Clever Kitchen Hacks Using Aluminum Foil

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Aluminum foil, a veritable kitchen staple, has revolutionized the way we cook, store, and preserve food. Several historical factors are responsible for this. First of all, production amped up prior to the 1940s, but perhaps most interestingly, that was right…

White Vinegar Trick for Removing Turmeric Stains

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Cooking with turmeric can be a delicious, creative, and healthful experience — but while it might help your brain and heart, home cooks know all too well that your clothing, countertops, dishes, and hands aren’t safe from the spice’s golden…

Clean Your Cookware with Soda

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Soda pop is good for more than sipping. Sure, you may already know that you can make a Coca-Cola layer cake, but there might be plenty of things you didn’t know about soda, including the fact that you can use…

How to Clean Your Outdoor Grill: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Grill season is quickly approaching, which probably has you itching to light the match and set some charcoal ablaze. But your grill may not be as ready as you are. If you’re smart, you’ll have left your grill under a…

Cleaning Tip: How to Reuse Tea Bags

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If tea bags are a staple in your household, then you probably often brew a pot to start the day or for a calming moment in the afternoon. But when you’re done sipping, the used tea bags don’t have to…

How to Unclog a Whipped Cream Can: Quick Tips

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A convenient can of whipped cream transforms a hot chocolate into a decadent dessert, a cupcake into a rich pudding, and a simple fruit salad into a luscious snack. But you know what’s not so convenient? When the nozzle clogs…

The Most Effective Method for Cleaning Fresh Broccoli

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Broccoli is a go-to veggie when it comes to getting something green on the dinner plate. But whether you are making a crispy smashed broccoli, an easy broccoli pesto, or a velvety soy chicken and broccoli, there is one absolute…

Why You Shouldn’t Wash Fruit with Soap

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Fresh fruits are delicious and an essential part of a balanced diet. It’s natural to want to ensure the fruit you bring home for your family is clean and ready to eat, especially if you’re not buying pre-washed produce. However,…