Clogged drains can be annoying, and expensive. They can cause leaks or become a place for mold and germs to spread. However, if you act quickly, a little effort keeps a small issue from becoming bigger. Before you call in a plumber, there are a few things you can try...
How to Use a Degreaser
For many messes, an all-purpose cleaner will do. Sometimes you just need some extra cleaning power to help cut through the grease and those burnt-on messes. That’s where degreasers come in handy, especially in the kitchen. You can use degreasers on most surfaces, like food preparation areas, oven hoods, pots...
Cookware Cleaning
With everyday dishes, cups or utensils, you can usually run them through the dishwasher and they’ll be clean and ready for reuse. Cookware isn’t always as straightforward. Some things (think cast iron pans) should never be put in the dishwasher. Some pans benefit from scrubbing them with steel wool, while...
Time to Enjoy a Hot Breakfast at Home!
One of our favorite months is February. Why? Because it’s Hot Breakfast Month! Time to sit down as a family for pancakes, omelets, sausage, toast (and, just maybe some coffee). Even though the dishes will be syrupy, greasy, and buttery, don’t let the clean up stop you! If it’s age...
It’s National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day!
What fun! On this day each year, kids and teens are encouraged to cook their favorite meal for their families (with adult supervision as required, of course). Empowering kids in the kitchen is a great opportunity for them to learn about cooking as well as safety. Here are some things...
The 5 Things in our Homes We Should Clean More Often
According to ACI’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey, about one-third of us don’t think we clean everything in our homes often enough. Makes sense, right? We have so much on our to-do lists that we just can’t get to. To help you out, we created a list of five items in...