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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ice does a lot more than just cool your cocktails and make chilly desserts; its quality also impacts the flavor of your drinks and dishes.

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 ...

You may want to think twice before ordering extra ice at a restaurant. Quite a few restaurant inspections mention a 'pink substance' or 'black buildup' on ice machines. Mold, slime or grime buildup ...

GE Profile’s newest nugget ice maker — the Opal 2.0 Ultra — is a lean, mean ice-making machine. But be prepared to clean. GE Profile’s newest nugget ice maker — the Opal 2.0 Ultra — is a lean, mean ...