Your dishwasher's filter is a key contributor to the machine's cleaning effectiveness -- and the reason why pre-rinsing your dishes before loading the dishwasher is largely a thing of the past. (Still ...

Most of us load a dishwasher daily, but we rarely think of how to clean a dishwasher filter. This part is very important because if left unattended, a dishwasher filter is the spot for trapping bits ...

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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 ...

A dishwasher filter traps bits of food to help prevent clogs in the main drain line. The filter needs special attention to remove stuck-on food and can be cleaned with vinegar. Soak the filter in a ...

Cleaning your vent hood filters is an often overlooked chore, but is so important to maintaining a healthy indoor air quality and an efficient kitchen. Vent filters trap grease, smoke, and odors, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best dishwashers are undoubtedly irreplaceable everyday appliances for ...

Help your dishwasher work better and last longer with this simple monthly cleaning task that only takes a few tools and one ...

Cleaning your kitchen doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Dare we say it could be fun? Welcome to BA’s Cleaning Week: Consider this your trusty guide to the nooks and crannies that you definitely are not ...

Since a dishwasher cleans other items, you may be tempted to assume that it washes itself and, as a result, fail to clean it as required. It is one of the most important kitchen appliances, coming ...

The dishes can't get clean if the appliances isn't. Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans ...

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 ...