Category: Kitchen
-
11 Black Friday ‘deals’ that are a waste of money
[ad_1] Money off isn’t money saved if you end up with a product that’s a dud. But every year, we find Black Friday ‘deals’ on products we wouldn’t recommend at any price. Which? product recommendations are made by our experts after rigorous, independent lab testing. We sort the good from the bad so that you…
-
Cost of running inefficient appliances increasing by more than £130 each year – Which? News
[ad_1] The new energy price cap increase on 1 April will hit those with inefficient appliances much harder than those with efficient ones. The cost of running the most energy-hungry fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine and dishwasher will go up by £138 – from £414 to £552. In comparison, the price hike for more energy-efficient…
-
6 ways to make your dishwasher last longer – Which? News
[ad_1] One in 10 dishwashers need a repair or are thrown out because of a fault in the first seven years, according to our survey of 7,702 dishwasher owners in September 2021. Ideally your dishwasher should last at least a decade with no stress. Not only is this easier on your wallet, but it also…
-
Do fast boil kettles use more energy? – Which? News
[ad_1] It’s a common misconception that if a kettle boils faster, it must use more energy. However, our extensive testing shows that this absolutely isn’t the case. In fact, most of our Eco Buy kettles have been awarded the title because of their speedy boiling. If a kettle is able to reach boiling point in…
-
Five kitchen utensils for a tenner or less that we love – Which? News
[ad_1] Shoddy kitchen utensils will frustrate even the most skilled chefs, so finding the best among kitchen drawer staples such as vegetable peelers and tin openers will help make your food prep a breeze. We’ve tested great kitchen utensils that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Below are five that we love from across…
-
What’s the easiest way to clean a burnt saucepan? – Which? News
[ad_1] Being stuck with a burnt saucepan with baked-on stains that seemingly won’t shift no matter how hard you scrub is a kitchen nightmare we’ve all faced. When the cleaners in your kitchen cabinet aren’t working, a quick Google might lead you to try baking soda, lemon juice, dishwasher tablets or even a dryer sheet…
-
Which? experts add safety alerts to four tested cooker hoods
[ad_1] Keeping your kitchen fire-safe is crucial because it’s the most likely place for a fire to originate in your home. According to the London Fire Brigade, around 60% of house fires start in the kitchen. Cooker hoods, the extractor fans that suck in humidity and grease from the air while you cook, can come…
-
Are air fryers the healthiest way to cook chips? – Which? News
[ad_1] There’s a reason why air fryers are often marketed as ‘health fryers’: they claim to produce food that tastes deep-friend, but only requires a teaspoonful of oil (or no oil at all) to cook. This is because air fryers cook by blowing searing hot air around a small cooking zone rather than submerging food…
-
What’s the easiest way to open a jar? – Which? News
[ad_1] A jar that won’t open is incredibly frustrating. Especially when you’re hungry and what you’re craving is trapped inside. There are a number of methods, hacks and products accompanied by claims that they make it easy to open a stubborn jar. We’ve found out which ones actually work. Eight popular suggestions for opening a…
-
we’ve found which won’t leak grounds into your coffee – Which? News
[ad_1] When shopping for a cafetiere or French press, you’ll see that they usually come in either glass or stainless steel. As well as looking markedly different on your kitchen counter, our testing revealed that each type has different pros and cons when it comes to making the best cup of cafetiere coffee. We tested…