Nothing puts a damper on a morning like having to dig through the ice planet of Hoth to get to your frozen waffles. Unruly frost is usually caused when air from outside somehow enters the freezer. So ...

Prevent freezer burn by learning this essential appliance maintenance. iStock / Getty Images Each time you open your freezer, water vapor can enter, where it's quickly frozen. Over time, this can ...

It’s definitely not the most glamorous of chores, but defrosting and cleaning your freezer at least once a year is essential – particularly if you have an older model refrigerator and/or one without a ...

These techniques are designed to get your food ready for cooking in a short time. Often, we find ourselves in a hurry, wishing the food could defrost faster. Whether you forgot to take the meat out of ...

EVER since cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, otherwise known as Sophie Hinchliffe, took to Instagram, cleaning tips and tricks have become more and more popular. There’s even Facebook groups where ...

If you notice a layer of ice growing on the inside surface of your freezer, there can be a few causes. Every time you open the door to your freezer, you allow warm air and moisture to enter the ...

Defrosting your freezer is not exactly the most thrilling kitchen task. It's messy, time-consuming, and the kind of chore we all pretend doesn't exist until a precious pint of homemade chicken stock ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. It’s nearly impossible to keep a freezer 100% ...