The “garbage bowl,” popularized by Rachael Ray, is a simple yet effective kitchen hack where you keep a bowl on the counter ...

There are no paper products that should go down the drain, even those made from thin compostable. Certain kitchen products ...

After running a commercial kitchen that frequently scored 100 on our health inspections, I learned all about the nitty-gritty of keeping every aspect of a kitchen clean -- including the trash can.

Kohler 13-Gallon Hands-Free Kitchen Step Trash Can ($140 at Amazon) This can's lid opens smoothly and seals tightly, but we found its opening, while it fits most items, a little narrow.

A standard-size kitchen trash can holds 13 gallons, but you can find bins with 12- to 16-gallon capacities. If you buy a nonstandard-size can, be sure you have trash bags that’ll fit.