Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sturdy skillet, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven should last a long time, but knowing how to clean cookware properly can make ...

It's easier than it seems.

Despite its name, stainless steel cookware inevitably develops stains with regular use. While the "stainless" designation suggests immunity to discoloration, frequent cooking gradually leaves marks ...

Because cleaning cast iron doesn’t have to be a workout.

It’s happened again: You leave dinner on an open flame on the stovetop to run to the bathroom or check on the kids, only to come back with completely burnt chicken and an even more burnt pot. Cleaning ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...