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A cast iron skillet is a vital tool in every home chef’s arsenal. The versatility of cast iron has made it a long-term favorite cookware item, even with all the modern cookware options out there. If you find yourself a proud new owner of a cast iron skillet, you should know there are some hard-and-fast rules of caring for your new pan.
Understand the Importance of a Seasoned SkilletYou may have heard about a cast iron’s “seasoning” in passing. A well-seasoned cast iron pan will ensure a nonstic...
While cleaning is a chore that few people relish, there are some ways to make it less of a burden. To make your next cleaning session just a little bit easier, try out some of these cleaning gadgets that really are worth your money.
Electric Spin ScrubberIf you tire of the effort required to clean your bathroom, an electric spin scrubber could be the solution you have been dreaming about. Available in various sizes, these battery operated scrubbers take elbow grease out of the equation by doing...
No matter how careful you are, inevitably, you’re going to spill something. Whether it’s red wine on your favorite shirt, tomato sauce on your best tablecloth, or chocolate on the rug, the time will come when you’ll have to move into action fast to remove a stain from clothing or furniture. Here’s a stain-removing guide from Real Simple for some of the most common culprits you’re likely to encounter:
Coffee. Stretch the coffee-stained fabric over a bowl and pour boiling water over it from about...
Believe it or not, despite your best efforts, some of your cleaning habits may be doing more harm than good. Be sure not to do the following:
Closing the washing machine door. Closing the door after a load of wash is done seems like a no-brainer. In actuality, you should be leaving the washing machine door open when the laundry is finished. The airflow will actually help prevent mold and mildew from building up inside your machine. If your laundry isn’t smelling as clean as it should after washi...
Are you sick of the food stains on your stove top? How about the fingerprints that never seem to come off your stainless steel appliances? With these cleaning hacks, you can keep your kitchen just as spotless as it looked when you first moved in.
Steam Your MicrowaveIt’s inevitable for your microwave to get dirty, from cooking and reheating all different kinds of food. Wipe out any crumbs with a wet rag or sponge first. Put about 2 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with water into a bowl and mi...
If you have small children, you know how hard it can be to keep your house clean. Here are some strategies to help you avoid getting stressed out and make your home presentable in case you have unexpected guests.
Set Realistic Expectations and Communicate ThemIf you had high standards for cleanliness before you had kids, holding yourself and your young children to those same expectations will only leave you frustrated. Make keeping the house clean a priority but be realistic. Focus first and fo...
Have you ever turned on one of your household appliances that hasn’t been used in a while and watched dust fly out of it? That’s a clear sign it’s time to bring out the dusters and blow some clean air through your home to eliminate dust buildup and tiny debris particles like pet dander.
Keeping your household appliances clean isn’t that hard when you follow a few basic steps:
Clean Your Home RoutinelyRunning a dust mop and wiping the smooth surfaces on your furniture can help get rid of accumul...
