I'd been hearing this buzz in my hippie circles about making all kinds of awesome eco-friendly home cleaning products using cream of tartar. Cream of tartar? Before I could commit to cleaning with it, ...

While it may not fix stubborn clogs, this simple, convenient, and safe trick using pantry staples could be just what you need to solve a slow drain in a pinch.

It's time to take stock of all those stocks. And broths. And canned vegetables. And vinegars and old spices and that one container of cream of tartar you've had for years. It's time to administer a ...

Try testing the cream of tartar on the back of a dish first to see if the surface is strong enough to withstand vigorous rubbing. This technique will help you clean vintage dishes the right way as ...

Dear Heloise: I read your hint on how to clean the interior of aluminum pans. I have pans with dark interiors from cooking things such as asparagus, etc., and they need a good cleaning. Please help! — ...

Cleaning up a soot-stained fireplace can be a daunting job. There are commercial cleaners available, but they can be kind of harsh. Why not try a safer, cheaper route first? All you need to make your ...

You’re giving your spice rack a much-needed clean-out and you come across a mystery ingredient: cream of tartar. Huh, looks like I’ve never touched this one, you think. But don’t toss it in the trash ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can also be one of the dirtiest spots in the house. Whether it's crumbs in every nook and cranny, grimy grates on the stovetop, or a gunky faucet, Real ...