Dan Wroclawski, Consumer Reports home editor, says smelly ice often occurs when ... "You might be able to put it in the top rack of your dishwasher. If you have to hand-wash it, usually baking soda ...

Remember when you reached for some ice to cool down a drink—only to find it smelled funky and maybe even tasted like the ...

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Remember when you reached for some ice to cool down a drink—only to find it smelled funky and maybe even tasted like the leftover lasagna in your fridge? Gross. Consumer Reports explains how to tackle ...

When you're hot and thirsty, nothing beats a nice big drink with ice. But if your ice has gone bad, well, that's another ...

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Then, boxes of baking soda should be placed near the icemaker to absorb food odors. If you don’t have an icemaker, baking soda can also help keep odors from creeping into your ice cube tray.

In this salsa-making comparison, CR made salsa with a traditional molcajete and with a blender, and then compared the results ...

Wash up by hand or use the dishwasher? It's a debate that can divide households and families, but which is more energy-efficient? We take a look at the facts. Unfortunately, there's no absolute ...

When it becomes unavoidable, some people chafe at the idea of using harsh cleansers, which is why viral hacks like adding ...

“Some newer over-the-range microwaves are very squat and might be difficult to reach when you open the door or press buttons,” says Ginny Lui, who leads microwave testing at Consumer Reports.