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unofficial mini-thread) Things to keep yourself busy at home while you wait for the election results: https://wrctr.co/2GqyTNZ
unofficial mini-thread) Things to keep yourself busy at home while you wait for the election results: https://wrctr.co/2GqyTNZ
Everyone should be washing their pillows a couple of times a year to get rid of any crud that sneaks past pillowcases & even pillow protectors (yes, one of our staffers is doing this as we speak) https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bed-pillows/#care-and-maintenance
We’ve tested numerous methods and products to find what’s best to restore, clean, and season cast-iron cookware.
Just please don't let it go in the dishwasher or stay in a sinkful of water overnight, as it'll rust.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-cast-iron-skillet/
Just please don't let it go in the dishwasher or stay in a sinkful of water overnight, as it'll rust.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-cast-iron-skillet/
We verified earlier today that, yes, pressure washers are still indeed maximally soothing. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pressure-washer/
We even cleaned the very same keyboard that's being used to make this thread (a quick clean takes less than 5 minutes) https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-your-keyboard-and-mouse/
Heck, we're even cleaning the things that keep our things clean.
At least a few times a year, it’s a good idea to clean your cordless vacuum's filters, and, if necessary, untangle the brush roll, unclog the intake, and unjam the bearings. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-stick-vacuum/#care-and-maintenance
At least a few times a year, it’s a good idea to clean your cordless vacuum's filters, and, if necessary, untangle the brush roll, unclog the intake, and unjam the bearings. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-stick-vacuum/#care-and-maintenance
If a bag breaks inside your trash can, or something slips into the can outside the bag, you need to:
•Rinse it out
•Spray it w/ a vinegar-, bleach-, or enzyme-based cleaner
•Scrub it out w/ a brush & let it dry before lining it w/ a new bag https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trash-can/#care-and-maintenance
•Rinse it out
•Spray it w/ a vinegar-, bleach-, or enzyme-based cleaner
•Scrub it out w/ a brush & let it dry before lining it w/ a new bag https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trash-can/#care-and-maintenance
Clean your dishwasher filter a few times per year: run it under the sink & lightly scrub it w/ a soapy sponge (it's quick & the filter doesn’t get as gross as you might think)
Also, run a self-cleaning cycle (an empty load w/ a dishwasher-cleaning powder) https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-dishwasher/#how-to-use-your-dishwasher-the-modern-way
Also, run a self-cleaning cycle (an empty load w/ a dishwasher-cleaning powder) https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-dishwasher/#how-to-use-your-dishwasher-the-modern-way
You should also run a self-cleaning cycle on your washer a few times a year. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-washer-and-dryer/#use-less-detergent-and-other-tips-for-your-modern-washer
Lastly, your coffee maker is probably disgusting. In a 2011 test of 22 homes by NSF International, yeast and mold had settled into half of all coffee machine water reservoirs. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-often-clean-coffee-maker/
