Ice makes all kinds of drinks better, from coffee to juice to cocktails to plain old water. An icy beverage refreshes like no other, but sometimes ice can taste a bit funky or melt way quicker than it ...

Whoever first thought of freezing water into cube form deserves all the praise — there’s nothing better than a refreshing, ice-cold beverage. Dropping ice cube after ice cube into your drink — be it ...

Whether it’s keeping sweet tea cold or prepping for a summer get-together, a hardworking ice maker is a kitchen essential. That is, until it starts producing funky-tasting cubes or slowing down ...

Is there anything quite as refreshing as a glass of cool water or homemade lemonade over ice? A countertop ice maker can help make this an easy, on-demand experience—but mold, bacteria, and even ...

If you notice that your ice maker is producing funny-looking or strange-tasting ice, or your machine has a suspicious scaly buildup on its interior, it’s time to give it a deep clean. From dust and ...

Ready for a chilling reality? If you own a countertop ice maker, there’s a good chance it’s harboring a cocktail of gunk you’d rather not think about: mineral buildup, mold, mildew, and bacteria. But ...

Your refrigerator's ice maker only handles water, so you may not think to clean it. Remember that water contains minerals and impurities. Limescale and other issues can interfere with the ice maker's ...