Chances are, there’s a lot of stuff in your kitchen. And we mean a lot. From food to storage bags to utensils to random supplies to ingredients to spices to… Well, you get the idea. But fret not, ye overwhelmed and disorganized masses, for we have the answer by way of these 10 totally genius … Read more
Day in and day out, your washing machine works hard to clean and deodorize your clothing, towels, linens and personal items. But sometimes your washer can, in turn, get a little stinky itself. Why not show it some TLC? If your washing machine is smelling a little worse for wear, you can try one of … Read more
Do you have to wash your dishes more than once to get them clean? If so, your dishwasher may be slacking on its job, and there could be many possible reasons. Whether your old dishwasher just doesn’t clean like it used to, or you have a new dishwasher that doesn’t seem to have the cleaning … Read more
Consumer Reports has suggested that about half of all appliance-related fires are caused by misuse, whereas the other half are caused by the appliance themselves. Explains Dan DiClerico, senior editor at Consumer Reports, “We identified a variety of causes for these fires, including faulty refrigerator compressors and defective control boards in dishwashers. In some cases, … Read more
The good news? With a few simple, safe cleaning steps, you can get your disposal smelling fresh again—and keep it that way. Why Garbage Disposals Smell The design of a garbage disposal makes it prone to collecting debris. Tiny food scraps and grease can get lodged under the splash baffle (that rubber flap at the … Read more
It’s no secret that in today’s modern age, appliances are a crucial and ever-present part of the home. After all, this isn’t the stone age – and even then the Flintstones had their dino-powered appliances! That being said, appliances sure can use up a lot of energy, so it’s a good idea to be informed … Read more
Looking for a quirky-cute way to add a little holiday cheer to you home appliances? For a quick and simple decorating idea that will surprise your friends, family, and neighbors, add cute peel-off decals to your fridge, washer, dryer, and/or dishwasher. You can decorate your larger white appliances to look look sweet snowmen – complete … Read more
The month of May is National Electrical Safety Month, and since most – if not all – of your home appliances run on electricity, we’ve compiled some sure ways to prevent electrical surges from damaging your appliances. Power surges or severe outages can impact the delicate electrical and computerized compartments and elements of your appliances, leading … Read more
Dirty dishes, cups, and silverware are just a few of the typical items people put into their dishwashers. But believe it or not, some folks have discovered that there is more than one way to utilize a dishwasher. And apparently, there are many other items that can get squeaky clean in your machine too, not … Read more
They say that they just don’t make things like they used to. And, truth be told, the same thing can be said about your home appliances. Once upon a time, heavy-duty home appliances were made out of sturdy metals with simpler parts. Fast forward a few decades and now today everything is electronic, computerized, made … Read more