Appliances are designed to make your life easy. Especially when cared for properly. We've asked our experts to share their favorite appliance hacks to keep them clean, working well and to keep your life simple. RefrigeratorMany people have heard of the baking soda method of keeping your fridge smelling fresh and clean, but have you heard of the kitty litter method? Granted, it sounds a little strange but it can work wonders. Put a small amount of kitty litter into a cup at the back of your fridge, it will absorb all those unwanted scents and you will smell the difference. Car wax is about to become your new best friend. Say goodbye to fingerprints and scratches on your stainless steel refrigerator. Use a soft cloth to rub in the car wax and then buff buff buff until the surface is clean of residue. Voila! OvenSelf cleaning ovens are a wonder. If you've even tried to clean a dirty oven you will really appreciate this function. A trick to ensure the best results is to remove crumbs first. Washer & DryerTo keep your washer tub as clean as can be, here's what you should do: Every 4-6 months run the machine through a cycle without any items in it. Just pour in a small amount of bleach and let the machine do the work. In the case of a front load washer, leave the door slightly ajar when not in use. This will let the tub air out and help with the stinky smell that can happen when residual water gets stuck in the lip of the door. To optimize the performance of your front load washer, always remember to periodically clean out the filter. Here's how it's done. MicrowaveWe all know microwaves can get dirty pretty quickly. When it happens, don't fret, put a mixture of lemon, vinegar and water into a microwave safe dish and set the timer for 3-4 minutes. When the time is up the microwave will be all steamy and fresh smelling, just wipe down the inside and you're all set! |