You have a range of options when it comes to cleaning brass, from quick-and-easy, store-bought cleaners to homemade remedies that tend to be milder and better for the metal. As long as your item ...

Dear Heloise: It’s right about this time of year that scammers start targeting elderly people with various schemes to cheat people out of their savings. They might contact you in-person or by ...

Dear Heloise: Over the years ... It started to work immediately, and in 30 minutes, the inside was as clean and as shiny as a new one would be. I have bought several thermoses since that time ...

J.W., in Virginia Dear Heloise: My late mother, who had arthritis and multiple sclerosis, kept her shower shiny and clean by buying an inexpensive nylon kitchen broom. She just used it for ...

DEAR HELOISE: Because ceramic cooktop cleaner is so effective on my stovetop, I have often wondered about using the product to clean other kitchen items, specifically baking dishes and pie plates.

However, brass is one of those materials that needs to be carefully cleaned with select products. To prevent damage, like scratches or discoloring, you should avoid using bleach, ammonia, and cleaners ...

This way, you know for certain that it’s clean and safe to wear. -- H.H., in New York Dear Heloise: I used to put all the fresh vegetables in the crisper, but oftentimes they would rot because ...

Dear Heloise: The concern over the lack of thank-you notes in today’s society is ongoing, and the solution seems elusive. Thank-you notes suffer from being categorized as old-fashioned and passe ...

Dear Heloise: Because ceramic cooktop cleaner is so effective on my stovetop, I have often wondered about using the product to clean other kitchen items, specifically baking dishes and pie plates.

C.L., via email A KITTY SAFE HAVEN Dear Heloise: I have three cats and two Yorkies. The dogs were always stealing the cat food. Finally, I came up with the idea of placing their food and water bowls ...