Using elbow grease to scrub off burnt-on ick from your favorite pans is a pain, both literally and figuratively. Cut the work ...

Cleaning stainless steel pans can feel impossible, especially after food gets scorched or grease builds up. Store-bought cleaners often come with harsh chemicals and a hefty price tag, which is why ...

A shelf of tarnished copper pots and pans that need cleaning. - Jack N. Mohr/Getty Images There's something magical about cooking with copper pots and pans. Maybe it's the shine, the way they hold ...

Dear Heloise: I occasionally have scorched food stuck in the bottom of a pan. Instead of trying to scrub away this brown stuck-on food, I put a little water mixed with dishwasher detergent in the pan.

There's something magical about cooking with copper pots and pans. Maybe it's the shine, the way they hold heat, or last for ages. But there's one major downside to copper: its tendency to tarnish.