Our writer asked a cleaning pro for the secrets to cleaning and caring for her most-used pots, pans and dishes.

Step away from the dishwasher and discover how to clean all types of pots and pans the right way. A sturdy skillet, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven should last a long time, but knowing how to clean ...

Can be easily cleaned with hot water, dish soap and a soft sponge or nylon scrubber. For tougher stains, create a baking soda and water paste, let it sit then wash, rinse and dry again. Avoid steel ...

Caked-on, burnt food can really bond to a pan. Sometimes a long soak seems to do almost nothing. We scrape off a few pieces of food, soak the pan again overnight, and the results are no better in the ...

They can be easily cleaned with hot water, dish soap, and a soft sponge or nylon scrubber can easily be cleaned. For tougher stains, create a baking soda and water paste, let it sit, and then wash, ...