Clean your microwave’s mesh filter every three to six months to prevent grease buildup. Soak the mesh filter in hot soapy water with baking soda, scrub gently, rinse, and dry. Replace (don’t wash) the ...

It’s easy to overlook the need to wash your water filter pitcher when you’re only ever filling it up with water. After all, how dirty can it get? But just like reusable water bottles, pitchers can be ...