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 ...

How Often Should You Clean Oven Racks? It really depends. "Once or twice a year is good for most homes, especially if major spills are cleaned up right away," says Hensley. "It becomes less of a chore ...

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 ...