Author: Francine Oliver
How to Remove Burnt Smell from Microwave Ovens
Did you accidentally burn food in your microwave oven? You’re not alone. Thankfully, there is a way to remove that horrible burnt smell from your microwave and make it smell better than ever. Plus, you’ll be sanitizing it. Learn the simple steps to remove burnt smell from microwave ovens below! How to Remove Burnt Smell …
What Temperature Should a Refrigerator Be?
Your refrigerator might be giving you shivers, while your neighbor’s fridge just feels chill. Which refrigerator temperature is better? And for that matter, how cold should your freezer be? The answers are simpler than you think. Read on to learn what temperature a refrigerator and freezer should be and how to keep your goods at …
Facts about Portable Dishwashers
Not all dishwashers are the same. In fact, you can find permanent and mobile ones and larger and smaller ones. You have choices. Portable dishwashers are popular in spaces that don’t have much square footage. What are portable dishwashers? Take a look at these facts about them below. What Are Portable Dishwashers? Portable dishwashers are …
How to Sort Laundry for Washing
Is it necessary to sort laundry for washing? Many of us just load in the whole basket of clothes and call it a day. There are indeed instances where it is well worth separating your laundry; not doing so could lead to contamination, uncomfortable fabrics, and clothes bleeding onto other clothes. All in all, it …
How to Use a Clothes Dryer the Right Way
When it comes to home appliances, the washer and dryer are likely the most wanted, non-essential ones out there (perhaps tied with the dishwasher). Of course, people can do without them, but they make life so much easier. Without your own washer and dryer, you have to take everything to the laundromat, pay for each …
Things You Don’t Need to Refrigerate
You would be surprised to hear the different commentaries on what you need and don’t need to refrigerate. You may come across contradicting advice; for instance, you might read that you don’t need to refrigerate ketchup in one source but that you do in another. Are there some foods that are taking up space in …
Why Are Dirty Ice Makers Dangerous
Ice makers are an easy way to get the ice that you need on demand, but they require specific cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure that they are safe. Many people do not realize that dirty ice makers are dangerous and even capable of making you sick. Why can a dirty ice maker be so …
How to Buy a Deep Freezer
A deep freezer is a great appliance to have in any home; it gives you extra storage for perishable goods that are for emergency or long-term use only, rather than weekly meals. Are you ready to figure out how to buy a deep freezer? There is more to the choice than you might think. It’s …
Hand Washing vs. Dishwasher
There’s been a raging debate about handwashing vs. dishwasher use since the dishwasher was invented. There’s no clear answer here either way; what is best for you may depend on your specific case, what you have available to you, what your goal is, and more. That said, there are some ways of thinking about the …
If the Oven Is Not Heating
One of the most frustrating things to experience in your house is an oven that is not working, especially if it is Thanksgiving or you like to bake or cook regularly. Having an oven that heats food properly and evenly produces vastly different results compared to a subpar oven. If the oven is not heating, …