Cleaning answers for every machine
Short, practical guides for the machines in your kitchen and laundry room. Straight answer first, details after.
Black Flakes in Your Washing Machine: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
Black flakes on clean laundry are almost always bits of buildup breaking loose inside the washer: detergent and fabric softener residue, lint...
How to Remove Limescale from a Coffee Maker, Brand by Brand
To remove limescale from a coffee maker, fill the tank with descaler and water, start the machine's descale mode (or brew a...
BLITZ: A Québec Company Making Appliance Care Simple for Canadian Homes
BLITZ is a Canadian-owned, family-run company based in Laval, Québec. It sells eight cleaners, one per job: tablets for the washer, dishwasher,...
Holiday Kitchen Cleaning Checklist: Before, During and After Hosting
Start two weeks out: self-clean the oven (never the day before) and clean the dishwasher and coffee maker (one BLITZ tablet each)....
Best Stainless Steel Cleaner for Appliances: How to Choose (2026)
For plain stainless steel appliances, we pick a two-step routine: clean with a drop of dish soap in warm water and a...
Mould Stains in the Kitchen: Sink Caulk, Grout, Fridge and Dishwasher Seals
Wash the spot with dish soap and water, then dry it. If a dark stain stays on sink caulk or grout, apply...
Are Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets Worth It? Who Needs Them and What They Cost
Yes for most Canadian homes, and most of all if you wash mostly in cold water, own an HE or front-load washer,...
A Practical Cleaning Routine for Canadian Homes: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal
A practical routine for a Canadian home has four layers: 10 minutes a day (kitchen, entrance, bathroom moisture), one weekly round room...
How to Clean a Garburator (Garbage Disposal) Safely, Step by Step
To clean a garburator (garbage disposal) safely, unplug it or turn off its breaker and never put your hand inside. Scrub the...
How Often Should You Clean Your Washing Machine? What LG, Samsung and Whirlpool Say
Clean the drum at least once a month, or sooner if your washer's reminder comes on first (LG shows tCL after 30...
How to Clean an Ice Maker, Step by Step (Countertop, Portable and Undercounter)
To clean a countertop or portable ice maker, empty and drain it, wash the basket and scoop in warm soapy water, then...
Coffee Maker Cleaner Tablets: How to Use Them in Every Type of Machine
Where the tablet goes depends on the machine. In a pod brewer like a Keurig, put it in the empty pod holder...