Cleaning and care for kitchens, including ovens, hobs, pans, sinks, fridges, cupboards and food-storage items.
Kitchen Cleaning
Bosch explains when to open the dishwasher door
Oliver Whitaker
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The dishwasher beeps, the display reads “End” – and the door is instinctively pulled open. This is precisely where opinions...
Kitchen Cleaning
The one-minute sink trick that keeps it shiny without daily scrubbing
Oliver Whitaker
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The last time I properly examined my kitchen sink, I got a bit of a shock. There were water marks...
Kitchen Cleaning
Clean Oven Door Glass Without Removal: The Metal Hanger Trick
Oliver Whitaker
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Many households know the problem: with a little time and cleaner, the oven itself can be cleaned fairly well, but...
Kitchen Cleaning
The One Habit for a Clean Kitchen Every Day
Oliver Whitaker
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It is 9.37 pm and the light above the worktop is still on. Dinner plates sit side by side, with...
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Is the nine-in-one cooker really saying goodbye to the air fryer?
Oliver Whitaker
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A smart new worktop appliance is challenging the air fryer’s dominance, with claims that it can take over the role...
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Cooking without water and fat: the simple casserole trick
Oliver Whitaker
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A heavy cast-iron casserole, a special lid, expensive accessories? That is exactly what I used to think – until a...
Kitchen Cleaning
Kobold VK7 Vorwerk cordless vacuum-mop review
Oliver Whitaker
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Between tomato-sauce splatters and crunchy crumbs beneath the table, my kitchen floor is rarely clean for long. I therefore spent...
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Kitchen Cloths and Sponges: The Hidden Bacteria Trap
Oliver Whitaker
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The cloth is, as ever, lying beside the sink: slightly damp, slightly worn out, and faintly grey even though it...
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How to Whiten Tea Towels with Coconut Soap
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping the kitchen harmonious calls for ongoing dedication, and looking after fabrics has a direct effect on food hygiene. An...
Kitchen Cleaning
Homemade Degreaser with Bicarbonate of Soda and Washing-Up Liquid
Oliver Whitaker
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In many kitchens, grease gradually builds up on hobs, tiles and worktops, even where regular cleaning is carried out. In...
Kitchen Cleaning
Invisible Hob: Faster Cooking, Lower Energy Use and a Higher Cost
Oliver Whitaker
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The worktop is smooth, with no visible hob rings, yet the pan boils as if by magic. The standard kitchen...
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Why I Stopped Using the Microwave to Reheat Leftovers
Oliver Whitaker
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On a gloomy weeknight, I looked at my disappointing, rubbery leftovers and realised that the microwave’s hum was not the...
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How to remove fish smell from wooden utensils using soju
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping the kitchen spotless after preparing fish calls for effective household tricks that remove the strong odour absorbed by wooden...
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How to remove limescale from a kettle
Oliver Whitaker
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Limescale in the kettle shows up as a white or greyish layer on the base and inner walls of the...
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Danish dough whisk: the 12-euro gadget challenging the stand mixer
Oliver Whitaker
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At a time when electricity is expensive and kitchens are short on space, one tiny accessory promises to speed up...
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How to Remove Scratches from a Glass Ceramic Cooktop
Oliver Whitaker
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The first time you spot it, you are simply cleaning the hob after supper. The light catches something that was...
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How to avoid bad smells at the bottom of the rubbish bin?
Oliver Whitaker
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Homes that smell fresh use a simple product that neutralises odours at the bottom of the rubbish bin quickly and...
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Coarse Salt in a Frying Pan: How to Remove Dried-On Grease
Oliver Whitaker
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Coarse salt in a frying pan can help lift dried-on grease because it acts as both an absorbent and a...
Kitchen Cleaning
Natural Vinegar and Orange Peel Degreaser for the Kitchen
Oliver Whitaker
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Household cleaning gets a powerful ally when simple, sustainable ingredients are brought together. Making a natural degreaser can keep the...
Kitchen Cleaning
Philippe Etchebest warns against glass pots and recommends stainless steel
Oliver Whitaker
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Anyone who watches recipe videos on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube will recognise the scenes: colourful soups bubble away in a...
Kitchen Cleaning
How to protect a cast-iron pan from lemon and coarse salt
Oliver Whitaker
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A cast-iron pan can last for decades provided its protective layer stays intact. Lemon, coarse salt and harsh cleaning can...
