I'd been hearing this buzz in my hippie circles about making all kinds of awesome eco-friendly home cleaning products using cream of tartar. Cream of tartar? Before I could commit to cleaning with it, ...

It's time to take stock of all those stocks. And broths. And canned vegetables. And vinegars and old spices and that one container of cream of tartar you've had for years. It's time to administer a ...

Cleaning up a soot-stained fireplace can be a daunting job. There are commercial cleaners available, but they can be kind of harsh. Why not try a safer, cheaper route first? All you need to make your ...

Dear Heloise: I read your hint on how to clean the interior of aluminum pans. I have pans with dark interiors from cooking things such as asparagus, etc., and they need a good cleaning. Please help! — ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can also be one of the dirtiest spots in the house. Whether it's crumbs in every nook and cranny, grimy grates on the stovetop, or a gunky faucet, Real ...