How Do You Clean a Breadmaker?The canister and paddle I can throw in the dishwasher, but what about the rest of the machine?
Gum in the Washer?I forgot to check hubby's pockets and washed a stick of Juicy Fruit gum and it also went through part of the dryer cycle before dh told me. There was a small sticky mess in the dryer but I did not see anything in the washer so I washed the clothes over.
Removing Fish Smell From Fridge?I am getting to be a desperate woman. I can't get the fish smell out of my refrigerator.
Raisin Stuck to Dryer Walls?Unfortunately, a raisin made it through the wash with white towels (washed with bleach) and through the dryer. Part of the raisin is stuck on the back wall (metal grid) and I have not been able to get it off.
Cleaning Chemicals Burnt Into Microwave?I sprayed the microwave with cleaner, and left it to soak. While it was soaking my husband thought it would be a good idea to use the microwave, and the cleaner has sort of burnt on, and there is a very strong chemical smell that I cannot get rid of.
Mold and Mildew Inside of Refrigerator?How do you get mildew and mold out of a freezer that had food left in it with no electricity? The doors were left open so it is dried on there. The smell is not that great either. Can you pressure wash it out?
Removing Crayon from Inside Oven?How can I remove melted crayon from inside the oven?
Ziploc Bags Frozen to Freezer Shelf?I have Ziploc bags full of veggie puree frozen to my freezers door shelf. I tried a flexible spatula, no go. Help!
Removing Water Marks from Stainless Steel Dishwasher Front?My dishwasher front is Stainless Steel and has these streaks that do not come out with the stainless cleaner I bought. Does anyone know how to get rid of these water marks?
Cleaning Out Rotten Meat in Chest Freezer?We have a huge problem. We have an old chest freezer downstairs in the basement. It was still operating, or so we thought, until my husband opened it recently.
Removing Plastic from Stove Burner Rings?I had a plastic bag on the electric stove and I accidentally turned on the wrong burner. Now, I have bits of melted plastic on one of the electric rings. I have scrubbed and scrubbed and it won't come off. Please help!
Black Stuff In Bosch Nexxt Washer?My Bosch Nexxt Washer has black stuff on rubber.
Bread Bag Melted On Stove Top?My daughter melted a bread bag on top of my conventional oven and now the print from the bag is on the metal. Please help me find a way to remove it. I've only had it a week and don't want to buy a new one
Getting Rid Of Solvent Smell In Dryer?I washed a blanket in my washer dryer. Stupidly, I dried it as well, without checking the label which says "do not tumble dry". The blanket was fine but this really strong solvent-type smell was in the dryer afterwards. I can only describe it as being like petrol but more of a strong glue/dry cleaning fluid type smell. It made me feel sick and dizzy and I was really quite concerned.
Dye Buildup Inside Washer?I noticed I have dark blue dye building up in the tub of my dryer. It doesn't rub off on my clothes but maybe it will within time. I tried using nail polish remover and about fumigated myself. I felt ill and weird for several days. Does anyone have an idea?
Removing Dry Erase Marker from a Refrigerator?I have a problem trying to get out dry erase marker off of the side of my fridge. The side of my fridge isn't smooth like the front and I've tried everything I can think of to get it out, like bleach with water, disinfectant sprays, and the Mr.Clean Magic Eraser.
Removing Ring Left by Stainless Steel Pot on Glass Cook Top?I left an empty stainless steel pot on my ceramic glass top cook top and now I have a foggy type ring stain on the burner. Any suggestions on how to remove it? I tried vinegar, baking soda, stove top cleaner and nothing worked. Am I stuck with the stain?
Getting Rid Of Gasoline Smell On Freezer?I have a small freezer that had a gasoline can sitting on it in the garage. I just moved it inside and the gasoline smell is overwhelming. I've washed it with bleach and vinegar and it hasn't made a difference. Anyone have an answer for this?
Removing Paint From Inside Of Dryer?I used the dryer to dry a bed spread that has cloth paint on it. Bad idea. The heat from the dryer has caused some of the stuff from the bed spread to stain the insides of the dryer drum or wall. Any suggestions to remove this stuff. I tried all kinds of stain removers to no effect. Help.
Removing Plastic from a Smooth Top Stove?My daughter dropped a plastic hot dog bag on my smooth top stove. I have tried the Cerama Bryte, scraping with my fingernail and nail polish remover but it did not remove it. Any suggestions on how to clean the burnt plastic from my smooth top stove?
Month Old Refrigerator With Stench?My mom has this fridge. Long story short, we got it less than a month ago and it has this real bad stench now that's coming from it. When I went to take a look at it, there was water at the bottom of the back of the fridge. What's causing that odor, and What can I do to stop it?
Sanitizing Washing Machine?My father was admitted to an aged care facility recently and I pick his washing up every other day, some of which is soiled. I soak the soiled things and then put everything in my front loader. I am worried about cross contamination/infection. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about what I could do to prevent this as I use the machine for my own washing, it needs to be something simple and inexpensive. Thanks in advance.
Removing Laundry Marker From Dryer Drum?Accidentally, a laundry marker got in my dryer. It was in a dryer cycle and marked up the whole inside of the drum in approx 1/4 inch marks. These marks are also all over the 2 blankets that were in the dryer.
Removing Stain From a Washer Drum?My blue jeans left a blue stain on the inside of my laundry drum. How can I get rid of it?
Getting Rid of Bacteria in The Water Heater?I was wondering if you had any tips on how to get rid of the bacteria in the hot water heater?
Using Acetone In Microwave?I'm concerned about using acetone in my microwave. Is it dangerous to use in a device meant for cooking?
Jeans Stained Washer?I dried some jeans and now the washer is stained with blue spots. I tried cleaning it with soap and water, but it didn't work much. Any suggestions?
Sticky Residue on Steam Iron?How do I get sticky residue off a steam iron?
Plastic Bottle Melted in Dishwasher?How do I remove a melted plastic water bottle from the bottom of a dishwasher?
Cleaning Moldy Refrigerator Seals?How do I clean moldy fridge seals and keep it from rusting?
Jet Dry Has Gelled in Dishwasher?I just moved into a house which has been vacant for a while. The problem is that the Jet Dry in the dishwasher (which is fairly new) has gelled, due to it not running for a while. I've tried pouring vinegar in there and that's not helping. Any ideas?
Burnt Sugar on a Porcelain Cook Top?How do I remove burnt sugar from porcelain cook top? I have a Dacor s/s cook top with a stain that I think is burnt on sugar that I have not be able to remove.
Using Oven Cleaner on Drip Trays?I have very greasy build up on my top drip trays. Is it safe to use Easy Off oven cleaner on them?
Gasoline Smell in a Washing Machine?I washed a towel full of diesel in the washing machine. I've washed clothes several times after that and the diesel smell is still on the clothes. I've put it on many empty cycles to wash it away but no luck. Can you help?
Cleaning a Sharp Carousel Convection Oven?I have a Sharp Carousel Convection/Microwave oven and I love it except for cleaning it. The inside of it is metal. I guess stainless steel. It doesn't say in my manual how to clean this. Food has spattered and it looks filthy. I have used the Magic Eraser and everything else I can think of.
Cleaning a Rotisserie?My son owns a rib and chicken stand in a local farmer's market. I am looking for the best possible method to clean his rotisserie oven. Oven cleaner is not recommended.
Cleaning an Electric Iron?I have an ironing press that is stained on the top plate. How do I clean it?
Cleaning an Old Metal Meat Grinder?I have an old metal meat grinder. How would I go about cleaning it so that I can start using is? Thanks.
Flat Top Stove Cleaner Recommendations
?I have a glass flat top electric range. I don't want to buy the expensive cleaners that they recommend for them. I used to use Bon Ami, but can't seem to find it anymore. Is there something that I can clean it with that will not scratch and that I can buy or make to clean it?
Cleaning Refrigerator Seal (Gaskets)?What is the best way to prevent mold/mildew from building up on the door gaskets of the refrigerator? What is the best way to clean it when it does form?
Cleaning a Range Hood Filter?I have an over the hotplate range hood. I clean the grill regularly, but happened to read something about a filter that needs cleaning, as well. I can't see it. Could someone please advise me on this? I love this site and hope you can help.
Using Goof Off on a Dryer Drum?Can you use Goof Off in the dryer drum?
Ink Pen Melted on the Dryer?Someone left an ink pen on top of my dryer and it is melted. AAny ideas to remove it?
Smell in Refrigerator?My Frigidaire is approximately 3 years old and I have the most horrible smell inside the fridge. I looked underneath in the drip pan and it looks like sludge. I cannot get the pan out. I poured bleach in there but the smell is still there. Any suggestions?
Dirty Refrigerator Handles?I have a GE refrigerator and the handles are turning orange. They said to use a cleaner called Hot Melt, which cannot be found anywhere. Can you give me the name of a cleaner to clean them?
Moving a Stove?I want to clean under and behind my stove. What is the best way to move the stove out of the way? I don't want to tear the vinyl floor.
Salt Build-Up in Water Softener?I have a water softener which has a 10 in. layer of solidified salt at the bottom of the softener. Any suggestions for how I can break up such a thick layer? Thank you.
Removing Burnt Rings on Stovetop?How do I remove the silver stain on my glass top range? Is it a result of leaving my copper bottom pot unattended on my range and burning?
Lipstick Left in Dryer?A lipstick was in the pocket of a pair of jeans that were washed, then dried. While in the dryer, the lipstick opened, and now there's a lot of smears all over the inside of the dryer.
Potpourri Smell in Refrigerator?My "bright" son decided to clean his refrigerator freezer recently. He decided to squirt potpourri oil inside. He said it smelled stale. Now everything has a funny taste and it has migrated into the refrigerator section.
Plastic Bag Melted onto Toaster Oven?Someone left a plastic bag on top of my red toaster oven and it melted into the finish. How do I remove the melted plastic without damaging the red finish?
Cleaning Plastic Off An Oven Rack?Could anyone tell me how to get hardened plastic (that melted) in my oven off? I left a small pan in there with a plastic(?) coated handle while cooking. Thank You.
Cleaning Grease off a Deep Fryer?How do I clean my fryer? Its caked up with old grease.
Will Ink Stains in Dryer Transfer to Clothes?Will leaving ink stains in a dryer damage clothes later when in use?
Sour Smelling Dishwasher?My dishwasher smells sour. I was using liquid detergent then switched to the tablets. I'm thinking the liquid might be the culprit. The smell remains.
Removing Oil Based Paint from Washer?I accidentally washed a white towel with oil-based paint on it with a load of towels. Now my towels and washer have oil-based paint all over them. How can I get rid of the paint on the inside my washer? Help.
Controlling Odor from Fresh Fish in Refrigerator?How do you keep "fresh" fish from stinking up your fridge/freezer? My daughter in college has an Asian roommate that keeps tons of fish in the fridge. The smell doesn't bother her. It clearly smells fishy, not fresh.
Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer?How can I clean the liquid fabric softener scummy "deposit" off my washing machine agitator?
Smoke Stains on a Stove?I have tried without success to remove smoke stains from a white electric range. When using the broiler and when the stove is turned on for self-cleaning, smoke comes up through the oven onto the white backside of the range.
Coffee Stains on Coffee Pot?How do I clean coffee stains off of my coffee pot?
Removing Sauerkraut Odor from Refrigerator and Freezer?I put a bowl of sauerkraut in my fridge and didn't put a tight lid on it. Now my refrigerator and freezer smell like sauerkraut. What can I do to get rid of this smell? It's a side by side refrigerator/freezer.
Cleaning Grease Buildup on a Gas Stove?How do I clean baked grease on the back of a gas stove?
Cleaning a Toaster Oven?How do I clean the inside of a toaster oven window? Is there a home remedy? I can't take the man-made chemicals. Does anyone know of any tried and true stuff that works? Thank you so much.
Glass Top Range Cleaner?I have a black range top for cooking. What is the best cleaning product to use for this type of surface? I have tried the standards, 409K, Fantastik, special wipes, but it doesn't really clean the range.
Using Bleach in a Humidifier?Is it harmful to add bleach to the water in your humidifier?
Removing Hard-Water Stains Inside Dishwasher?How do I remove hard-water build up on dishwasher walls, from well water?
Cleaning Ceramic Top Stoves?My porcelain gas cooktop has a film of grease on it. It doesn't come off. What do I do to clean it?
Burned Glass Top Range?I boiled water in a copper bottom sauce pan on a glass top stove and forgot about it. Now the sauce pan has gone totally grey at the bottom on the sides and the glass top has a white foggy spot.Have I damaged the stove top beyond repair?
Cleaning Burnt On Spills in Oven?My oven is in need of a good cleaning. Does anyone have ideas for how to get nasty burnt marks off my oven?
Removing Candle Wax from Dishwasher?I put in some candle holders into my dishwasher and the wax melted and now all of my dishes come out with a waxy film. How can I get rid of the wax that is left over in my dishwasher?
Aluminum Foil Stuck to the Bottom of My Oven?I have some aluminum foil that accidentally got "baked" onto the oven bottom; any ideas to get it off? Everything I've tried hasn't worked for me. Thank you.
Burned on Food on Gas Stove-top?Help. I was cooking rice pudding on my gas stove and it boiled over. I finished cooking it and it left a huge black spot on my stove. My stove does not have grates for some reason, I didn't even realize that it was supposed to until I started Googling cleaning methods.
Cleaning Inside of Washing Machine?How do I clean my washing machine on the inside?
Removing Melted Plastic on Microwave Rack?I melted plastic in the oven on my microwave's metal rack which I was storing in the regular oven. How can I get the residue off?
Mold Problem With Front Loading Washing Machine?How do I remove and prevent the recurring of the mildew and smell that has formed in the fold of the rubber seal around my front load washing machine door? I am on a septic system and therefore cannot use bleach.
Smell From Garbage Disposal?How can I get the smell out of my disposal from the dishwasher when it empties? My sink also has a bad smell.
Cleaning Burnt Sugar from Inside Stove?I have about 5 pounds of sugar inside my stove. I had a plastic container sitting on the heat escape burner on top of stove. The plastic melted, therefor pouring the sugar down hole to the oven. How do I get the burnt sugar off?
How to Clean a Washing Machine?What can I use to clean the inside of my washing machine? The tub is stained brown.
Removing Yellow Stains from a Juicer?How can I remove carrot stains from a juicer?
Removing Melted Plastic from Stove Burner?I melted a plastic strainer on the burner of my stove.
Gritty Substance Coming from Morphy Richards Aquamax Steam Iron?There is a lot of a really sandy, gritty substance coming from my Morphy Richards Aquamax steam generated iron, but no one knows what it is. Sometimes it's the same colour as sand, but its started getting worse and it's gone a bit grey in colour.
Removing Yellow Stains From Inside Microwave?I burnt up plastic in my microwave. Now the walls are yellow and I cannot get rid of the horrid smell.
Using a Self Cleaning Oven Without Instructions?I would like to know how to use my self-cleaning oven, because I don't have an instruction manual. Do I just turn it on and not worry about it? Are there any tips I need to know?
Brown Discoloration on a White Oven?I have a white porcelain stove, on the top ledge on the outside of the door it has gotten a brown stain on it. Any suggestions on how I can get it off? I have tried everything.
Defrosting and Cleaning a Freezer?What is the procedure for cleaning and defrosting the freezer?
Cleaning Glass Panel on a KitchenAide Cooktop?I have a KitchenAide glass cooktop stove. I don't need to clean the cooktop, I need to clean under the glass panel where the clock and timer are.
Work Clothes Left Grease and Oil in Washer and Dryer?My washer and dryer is filthy from oilfield smut (grease, mud, oil, etc.). My husband washed his coveralls and then dried them too, in my machines. Shudder. Anyone have any tips to clean my machines without having to purchase a commercial cleaner?
Dye Stains in Dryer?How do you clean dye from a pair of jeans out of a dryer? My husband washed a new pair of jeans and preceded to dry them and the dye from the jeans got all over the inside of my dryer. Please help my dryer is only 2 months old.
Cleaning Kitchen Appliances with Baking Soda?How do I use baking soda in cleaning kitchen appliances?
Cleaning a Stubborn Stain in the Refrigerator?I have a problem I can't seem to solve. I have a dry food stain inside my refrigerator next to the crisper drawer. I've tried SOS pads and using dish soap and the stain won't come off. Any suggestions? Could I use bleach?
Cleaning an Enamel Stovetop With Cast Iron Grids and Stainless Griddle?I have a stainless steel, gas range with cast iron girds and black enamel around the grid area and a stainless griddle. What can I use to keep the grid black and clean and what can I use on the black enamel without scratching it?
Cleaning a Sears Ice Maker?How do I clean my ice maker in my Sears freezer so that it works?
Cleaning a Kenmore HE4T Washer?I have a Sears Kenmore HE4T washing machine. How do I remove the gasket (for cleaning). Is there a filter, and if so, how do I remove it for cleaning?
Cleaning Stainless Steel with Vinegar?Is it safe to use vinegar to clean hard water stains in a washing machine with a stainless steel tub? If so, do I use full strength or dilute?
Cleaning High Temperature Paint on Fireplace Trim
?I painted my brass fireplace trim with a high temperature paint, but now I have fingerprints all over the black paint from re-installing them. How do you clean brass once it's been painted? Thanks.
How Do I Clean My Mr. Coffee?What is the best way to clean a Mr. Coffee coffee maker?
How Do I Remove Diesel Smell from the Dryer?How can I get diesel smell from my dryer? My husband washed his soaked jeans then put them in the dryer.
Removing Odors From a Clothes Dryer?Someone threw varnish filled cloths into our dryer. Now our clothes come out smelling strongly of chemicals. How do we clean this out?
Heat Stain on a Stainless Steel Stove?How do I clean burnt areas around the burners on a stainless steel stove? It is not food. I just think it is from the flame.
Cleaning the Door Seal on a Front Load Washer?How do I get rid of black mould, in the fold of the rubber seal of a washing machine?
Removing Rust from a Meat Grinder?How do I clean rust off a metal meat grinder so that I can use it safely?
Ink from Plastic Bag Transferred onto Washer Top?The ink from a plastic bag melted onto my washer top. How can I get it off?
How Do You Clean Gas Stove Burners?I am having a big problem cleaning the burners for my gas stove. I have tried soaking, SOS pads, and they clean to a point. Any suggestions on getting all the baked on grease off will be most appreciative.
Soot Stains Inside Appliances?My friend put a burnt skillet in her dishwasher, now the inside is black and greasy. She tried vinegar and Clorox both, but it did not work. How can she clean this out?
Removing Stains on Refrigerator Seals?The seals in my fridge have rust like spots. It is only 2 years old. How do I clean them? I have tried baking soda and other cleaners. Any hints? It looks really bad.
Getting Gum Out of a Dryer?How do you remove melted chewing gum from a dryer?
Cleaning Burners on a Gas Range?How do you clean burners? I have used too many grease removing cleansers, but they have not worked. And when I turn on the burner, it doesn't light on.
Removing Nicotine Stains on the Exterior of a Refrigerator?Can any one tell me how to remove nicotine stains from the exterior of a refrigerator/freezer? What products can I purchase for the job? Please.
