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Our Family of 7 Uses Our Kitchen Constantly— Here Are 5 Tricks We Use to Keep It Spotless
With seven people in our household (and three pets who also eat in the kitchen!), our kitchen sees nearly constant activity.
Feb 4, 2023
I’m Now Convinced Single Sinks Are Better than Double Sinks — Here’s Why
You live and learn — and sometimes you switch sides. 
Feb 3, 2023
6 Ways to Spark More Joy in the Kitchen When You’ve Grown Tired of the Same Ol’ Same
This one's for anyone who needs a break from their usual routine.
Jan 22, 2023
Here’s Why You Should Vacuum with a Paper Towel Tube
Your paper towel roll tube can be squeezed and reshaped to fit any number of spaces you always wished you could just vacuum.
Jan 21, 2023
Here’s Why You Should Keep Toothpaste in the Kitchen
Yes, toothpaste!
Jan 19, 2023
I Tried Several Degreasers on My Wood Cabinets — And These Are the Two That I’ll Be Using from Now On
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
No-fail solutions for cleaning greasy, grimy kitchen cabinets.
Jan 17, 2023
The Tried-and-True Cleaning Habits That Help Keep My Kitchen Spotless
Maintaining my kitchen feels like gratitude in action in addition to the more down-to-earth necessity of just needing to keep it clean.
Jan 17, 2023
Before and After: A Super-Messy Pantry Gets a Realistic Transformation
And it's all using containers the client already owned!
Jan 13, 2023
Single Sinks Are Better than Double Sinks — Here’s Why
One writer makes the switch and finds there's a lot to love about having one large single sink.
Jan 12, 2023
9 Things in Your Kitchen You Need to Get Rid of Right Now
It's time to say goodbye.
Jan 9, 2023
10 Kitchen Trends to Leave Behind in 2023 (and What to Do Instead)
Sorry, Joanna: Farmhouse sinks are out.
Jan 1, 2023
The Most Game-Changing Finds for Organizing Your Kitchen in 2022
Six kitchen heroes made the final cut.
Dec 31, 2022
The Very Best TikTok Cleaning Hacks We Learned in 2022
What did we even do before #CleanTok?
Dec 29, 2022
10 Absolutely Stunning Kitchen Renovations We Loved from 2022
These makeovers run the gamut from a $2,100 upgrade to a $150,000 gut reno.
Dec 28, 2022
The Best Oven-Cleaning Tips and Tricks We Learned in 2022
If you haven't used a pumice stone to clean your oven, have you really cleaned your oven?
Dec 26, 2022
Before and After: A Small Pantry Gets Smart, Functional Storage Solutions for $2,000
A designer helps turn this frustrating pantry into a good-looking and functional hideaway.
Dec 24, 2022
10 Things You Shouldn’t Throw Away (And What to Do with Them Instead)
Waste less! Save more!
Dec 23, 2022
The Simplest, Most Effective Methods for Cleaning Almost Everything
These are the cleaning methods that came out on top this year.
Dec 21, 2022
Our Very Best Remedies for Bad Kitchen Smells
Kitchens get stinky. Here's how to get the stink out.
Dec 20, 2022
This Is the Best Way to Store Wet Dishcloths
If you use rags but don't love hanging them over faucets, across the counter, or over a sink divide, this tip is for you.
Dec 18, 2022
7 Things You Should Really Clean Before You Head Out of Town
Coming home to a dirty kitchen is the worst!
Dec 17, 2022
54 Things That You Absolutely Should Not Be Storing Anymore
Looking at you, fondue set that hasn't been used in 12 years.
Dec 17, 2022
20 Things to Get Rid of Right Now, Without a Second Thought
Goodbye, takeout menus!
Dec 16, 2022
The Most Brilliant Dishwasher Tips We Learned in 2022
How many of these do you know?
Dec 15, 2022
Before and After: This “Extremely Congested” Pantry Gets the Pro Organizer Treatment
“My favorite part is always my client’s reaction and extreme gratitude," says Brooke. “The gasp, the smile, the relief. It’s so satisfying.” 
Dec 14, 2022
Why You Should *Never* Mix Bleach with Other Cleaners
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Seriously. Never. Ever.
Dec 12, 2022
5 Brilliant Cleaning Tips We Learned from Grandmas This Year
The very best tips that have been passed down through the generations.
Dec 12, 2022
Before and After: Small Changes Yield a Big Impact in This Super-Busy Kitchen
Not all successful organizing projects require a massive overhaul.
Dec 9, 2022
How To Get Your Baking Sheets Looking (Nearly) as Good as New
How To
The magic happens while you do nothing! Or rather, something (anything!) else!
Nov 29, 2022
The Single Most Important Thing You Need to Do to Keep Your Wreath Fresh All Season Long
Dry, brown wreaths are totally avoidable.
Nov 25, 2022
4 Clever Ways to Organize All Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Figuring out what to do with your Thanksgiving Day leftovers is almost as stressful as cooking dinner in the first place.
Nov 24, 2022
3 Quick Things I Do to Declutter My Kitchen Before Holiday Guests Arrive
There's "perfect" and then there's "guest-ready."
Nov 22, 2022
9 Ways to Get Burnt Food Smells out of Your Kitchen
Beyond just opening your window.
Nov 13, 2022
The One Thing You Need to Do Before You Start Baking (and the $5 Tool That Will Help You Do It)
It'll save you time, money, and your sanity.
Nov 10, 2022
4 Times When Using a Magic Eraser Is … Not So Magical
You can't use them for everything.
Nov 9, 2022
I’m a Cleaning Writer and I Can’t Believe I’d Never Tried These Brilliant Cloths Before
I’ve been telling everyone I know they have to buy them.
Nov 7, 2022
42 Kitchen Chores You Can Check Off Your To-Do List, Thanks to That Extra Hour of Daylight
Choose one or a few and you'll also banish some of those Sunday Scaries.
Nov 6, 2022
I’ve Been Cleaning My Microplane Zester the Same Way for 15 Years — And It’s Still as Good as New
Having a Microplane zester is a no-brainer. Cleaning one is a bit trickier.
Oct 24, 2022
This 2-Second Trick Will Double the Storage Size of Zip-Top Bags
It's the plastic bag equivalent of joining sleeping bags together.
Oct 20, 2022
We “Tested” 5 Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches and Found 2 That Actually Work
Cleaning Tips from the Kitchn
Spoiler: Dealing with cockroaches is not the best time to test out dubious home remedies.
Oct 20, 2022
Here’s Why You Should Put a Bowl of Vinegar in Your Dishwasher
White vinegar for the win!
Oct 18, 2022
3 Things Super-Organized People Do at Home
It's not magic — it's discipline!
Oct 13, 2022
The Last Thing to Do with a Baby Food Jar Before You Recycle It
If you’re lucky enough to have any in your possession, don’t throw them out! 
Oct 11, 2022
I Followed This Super-Smart (yet Simple) TikTok Routine to Deep Clean a Pantry — And Here’s What I Learned
Six takeaways from Vanessa Amaro's simple pantry cleaning technique.
Oct 4, 2022
8 Lazy-but-Foolproof Ways to Clean Your Kitchen This Fall
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It's low stress, we promise!
Oct 1, 2022