A sturdy skillet, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven should last a long time, but knowing how to clean cookware properly can make them last longer. Sure, several other factors determine how long your ...

Nonstick pans are the secret behind smooth, no-fuss cooking and in general, minimal cleanup. But to keep that slick surface intact, they need to be treated right. The best cleaning methods are pretty ...

Whether you’re a professional-grade, at-home chef or a new grad filling out the basics of a first apartment, knowing how to clean stainless-steel pans is a must in your arsenal of skills. This kind of ...

It’s happened again: You leave dinner on an open flame on the stovetop to run to the bathroom or check on the kids, only to come back with completely burnt chicken and an even more burnt pot. Cleaning ...

Despite its name, stainless steel cookware inevitably develops stains with regular use. While the "stainless" designation suggests immunity to discoloration, frequent cooking gradually leaves marks ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

When trying to achieve a greener and healthier home, you may reduce your reliance on common commercial cleaning products with unsafe chemicals for safer DIY cleaners instead. While this can help ...

Q: I have lots of stainless steel in my kitchen: the sink, refrigerator, dishwasher door, pots and pans. But a lot of it is stained and dull — even my Oneida teaspoons, which I have had for more than ...