Scrubbing baked-on grease, stubborn stains, or burnt-on food from a casserole dish is a chore no one wants to do—but prolonging it can make the task even tougher. With the correct techniques, though, ...

It’s one of the hazards of cooking: food gets stuck onto pans or hardens on dishes, turning cleanup into even more of a chore. Even after multiple rounds of scrubbing and soaking, some sauces, cheeses ...

Surfactants in dish soap help it lift grease and other residue, so it washes away with ease. Since dish soap is non-toxic, it is safe to use on areas that come in contact with food. Beyond the kitchen ...

The woman “snapped” at her boyfriend after he handed her several dirty dishes despite having been asked to “put effort” in when washing them Latoya Gayle joined PEOPLE as an Associate Editor in 2024.

Like anyone, I have my household cleaning pet peeves. One of my biggest is cleaning my shower. However, I’ve found a slightly unusual hack to make this essential chore a bit less dreadful. My secret?

Dish towels can have a short lifespan in the kitchen. The constant damp, drips, and spills cause them to develop a sour smell and ugly stains. Besides looking unappetizing, using a mildewed, stained ...

Hand-washing dishes is a wet, messy slog, but after 20 years without a dishwasher, I got used to it. My house at the time was ...