The oven is the workhorse of the kitchen. In my home, it’s responsible for everything from last-minute meals to enormous Christmas dinners for the whole family. I clean it regularly to ensure even ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the kitchen, there's always something in need of a deep clean — think food splatters on kitchen ...

My mother never made a fruit pie—cherry, apple, peach—that didn't overflow in the oven, leaving sticky juices dripping from the oven racks. I learned from her mistake, but I still have messy racks ...

Cleaning the oven is a dirty job you can make much easier by using dishwasher tablets. Follow these steps for cleaning your oven, racks, and glass door with a dishwasher tablet.

DEAR HELOISE: I'm writing in regarding the hint from Marilyn Rice about leaving racks out of the oven so that they don't get dirty. Years ago, I learned the easiest way to clean oven racks. Put them ...

• Fill the tub with very hot water, just enough to cover the racks. Add up to 1/2 cup of dishwashing soap (or up to 3/4 cup laundry detergent). Let sit overnight. • Alternatively, sprinkle baking soda ...