With our busy lives, it is hard to imagine not having functional appliances that helps us in our everyday needs. As a work at home mom, I could not fathom the idea of not having my automatic washing machine, microwave oven and refrigerator. Imagine, I am making reports, minding sales strategies, doing some email marketing while I put one load of laundry after another and at the same time making breakfast. Life is so much more manageable with these home essentials and I think it is important that we make sure that they are properly maintained not only to aid us in our everyday needs but also to make sure that we get the most out of the $$$ that we paid for when we bought them.
It is essential to take a certain amount of care and maintenance to our appliances. How do we do that? I am listing down a few steps to help you maintain your much needed home essentials:
For Refrigerators
To keep the food fresh for long, make sure that you maintain your refrigerator’s temperature to 35-40 Fahrenheit.
In case of a power outage, make sure that you turn off your refrigerator and unplug it. This will help eliminate damages on your refrigerator from voltage surges when the electricity comes back on. This applies to microwaves, TV and computers. Also, wait a few minutes before plugging it back in when the power is back, this will reduce demand on the power supplier’s electrical system.
Avoid putting hot food directly to the fridge. Bring it to a room temperature first before putting it in.
Never overload your fridge and don’t leave the fridge door open for too long.
Washing Machines
Use a good quality washing machine cleaner and diligently clean your washing machine once a month.
After every load, it is best to leave the washer door or lid open for the moisture inside the drum to evaporate.
Liquid detergents and bleach can harm the finish of your washer so each time you use it, avoid spilling it from the control panel.
Wipe away any kind of spill you see inside your washer. The spill can further spread and it can damage the function of the machine.
Periodically, wipe down the inside of the washer with a damp cloth.
Microwave Ovens
Do not use plastic utensils for keeping in the microwave as it can melt in high temperature and may affect the food constituents.
Always check if the microwave door is properly closed before starting the microwave oven.
To avoid any stains, always clean the spills in the microwave as soon as you see it.
Clean the edges of the doors of the microwave oven. The door is actually a fundamental part of the machine that protects the user from the radiation emitted by the microwave.
Never operate your microwave when it’s empty. Not only that it will decrease the function of the machine but the steam emitted is hazardous.
When cleaning the oven, use a soft cloth not a sponge that has rough edges as this may damage the microwave and may scratch it.
There you have it, I hope this helps you in maintaining your appliances. For home cleaning services, we also clean the inside of the fridge, freezer and oven. You may call us and book your cleaning, making your lives not only easier but cleaner.
