Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

A funny thing about being a cleaning expert is that it’s a bit like being a doctor at a cocktail party: Everyone wants to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the kitchen, there's always something in need of a deep clean — think food splatters on kitchen ...

In the aftermath of the holidays, your oven might not be a pretty sight. A roasted turkey probably splattered grease all over the interior of your oven. Your dishes could have dripped cheese, which is ...

Self-cleaning features on ovens, which can be confusing and even controversial, were developed in the early 1960s for both gas and electric ovens, though the term “self-cleaning” is actually something ...

Avoid using the oven's self-cleaning feature. Regular cleaning does help prevent buildup. Use natural cleaning agents whenever possible. Cleaning the oven is one of those tasks that doesn’t get done ...

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Store-bought and homemade oven cleaners are both safe and effective. The most critical step is making sure the cleaning solution sits in the oven for at least an hour. For ovens that don't need a deep ...