Household Tip of the Day!

Instead of using contact paper on your kitchen shelves, use some peel-and-stick vinyl floor tiles (cut to size if necessary). They're super easy to clean, and they're usually cheaper, too - some stores will even give you a free sample.

Kitchen Hint (Household) Tip of the Day!

Here's one I did not know! - When flushing grease down the drain, don't use hot water (like many of us were taught). The grease coats the pipes, cools, and will collect bits of debris. Instead, use cold water. It will make sure the grease solidifies in chunks that will easily get flushed through the pipes. Better yet, empty your grease into a soda can and throw it away!

Kitchen (Household Tip) Hint of the Day!

Accidentally drip candle wax on a tablecloth? Remove it by rubbing with an ice cube and then scraping it with a dull knife. Another way to remove candle wax from a tablecloth or other fabric is to place some brown paper (not newspaper) over the top and iron it on a low heat. The wax will transfer to the paper!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Another great polisher for brass and copper is a simple lemon! Cut a lemon in half, sprinkle the cut side with salt, and rub over the surface you're cleaning. Rinse with cold water and watch it shine.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Besides being a great side for fries, here's another use for ketchup. Believe it or not, a great way to polish copper is to rub it with ketchup and let it stand for an hour. Rinse off the ketchup with hot water, then buff to an incredible shine.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Use a paste of lemon juice and baking powder to remove small stains from crystal. Treat tougher stains by placing 2 teaspoons uncooked rice inside the crystal piece, adding water, and swirling. The small amount of abrasive action from the rice will remove the stains - perfect for vases with narrow necks.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Cleaning a cheese grater will never be a problem if you grate a small piece of raw potato before trying to wash it out. Sometimes an old toothbrush also comes in handy for cleaning graters.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

If the inside of your coffee cup is stained from coffee or tea, it's not too late to get it to look like new. Mix a paste of course salt (or baking soda) and water. Scrub the mug with this, then rinse well.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Get rid of really tough stains on your metal and ceramic pots, pans, mugs, and dishes by filling them with boiling water and adding a denture tablet. Let it sit overnight, and the stain will disappear.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

To remove coffee stains from inside a glass coffee pot, add 1 tablespoons water, 4 teaspoons salt, and dishwasher detergent over the crusty bits, then cover with water and boil for a half an hour. Even the toughest baked - on food will wipe off easily.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Here's another great way to remove burnt food from pans. Sprinkle baking soda, salt, and dishwasher detergent over the crusty bits, then cover with water and boil for a half an hour. Even the toughest baked-on food will wipe off easily.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Here's another great way to remove burnt food from pans. Sprinkle baking soda, salt, and dishwasher detergent over the crusty bits, then cover with water and boil for a half an hour. Even the toughest baked-on food will wipe off easily.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

For the most part, coated pots and pans are easy to keep clean, but they do stain, and over time grease and oil may build up. This will adversely affect the efficiency of the nonstick, surface so it's important to clean and re-season any stained areas. To do so, simply mix 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons baking soda, and 1/2 cup white vinegar in the pot, set on the stove, and boil for 10 minutes. Wash the pot as usual, then rub vegetable oil on the surface to re-season it.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

The best way to clean cast iron pans is to cover any stain with a paste of cream of tarter and white vinegar. Apply liberally, let it sit, then scrub with a damp, soft cloth.