Many plastic food containers can go in the dishwasher, but check the label, use the top rack and skip heated drying to reduce warping.
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Wondering What To Make In A Panini Press? Try These 9 Uses
A Good Housekeeping Institute contributor tested nine panini-press uses, from hash browns and dumplings to pineapple and chocolate chip cookies.
4 Creative Ways To Repurpose Your Old Hangers
Good Housekeeping outlines four household uses for spare wire hangers, from a cookbook stand to a makeshift duster.
I Teased My Mom For Using This $10 Kitchen Tool, Now I’m Getting One For Myself (It Saves So Much Time!)
The Kitchn recommends X-Chef’s five-blade herb scissors, listed at $9.49 with a coupon at publication. Price and availability may change.
The Easiest Way To Clean Your Toaster And Toaster Oven Safely
Good Housekeeping’s cleaning guidance starts with unplugging and cooling appliances, then removing crumbs and cleaning parts without wetting heating elements.
Should You Open The Dishwasher Right After It Finishes?
A Good Housekeeping Institute analyst says wait until the dishwasher signals the cycle is complete, then open it if you want to release moisture.
How To Clean With Baking Soda, According To Our Home Care Experts
Good Housekeeping home care experts describe 11 uses for baking soda, from freshening carpets to cleaning light buildup and grime.
6 Ways To Turn Paper Towel Rolls Into Household Problem-Solvers
A Good Housekeeping report outlines six ways to reuse paper towel tubes, from seed starters and bird feeders to compost and wrapping-paper storage.
A Recipe Tester’s 9 Biggest Air Fryer Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Recipe tester Cathy Yoder explains nine common air fryer mistakes, from crowding the basket to using too much oil, and how to avoid them.
Ina Garten’s Easy Trick For Making Your Kitchen Look Timeless
Ina Garten recommends limiting displayed kitchen items to a small color palette, such as white china and silver, for a more cohesive look.