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, ...

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! — ...

If your toaster, coffee maker, or other metal-surfaced appliance is a bit grimy from years of being near your range it can be difficult to remove the sticky buildup. One easy way is to use a pinch of ...

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 ...

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 ...