People start to prepare their homes for winter, as cooler weather approaches.
To keep your appliances running at peak performance, clean up your home. Whirlpool Corporation’s home economists offer quick tips and tricks for preparing the kitchen for holiday entertaining.
* Change the water filter. Keep your water clean and fresh by changing the filter once every six month.
* Use the dishwasher. According to ENERGY STAR (the U.S. government program that certifies energy efficient appliances), hand washing dishes is more effective than using a dishwasher. Using an ENERGY STAR-qualified dishwasher to wash dishes instead of washing them by hand will save you 5,000 gallons of water, $40 per year in utility bills and 230 hours of your valuable time.
* Stop pre-rinsing dishes. Pre-rinsing dishes will cause detergent to have no grease or grime to stick. This detergent can cause dishes to appear cloudy, scratched, or even etched.
* Get rid of dust bunnies. You can use a thin vacuum attachment, or hosiery wrapped around an old yardstick to remove any dust or debris that has built up behind the fridge. The fridge will run more efficiently if you dust it.
* Switch to electric. Electric cooktops are twice as efficient as gas. High-efficiency insulation surrounds electric elements, which allows heat transfer to be efficient.
* Do a clean sweep. It is possible to keep unpleasant odors at bay by cleaning appliances regularly. The dishwasher and garbage disposals are suitable for this purpose. They should be cleaned once a month to remove any leftover food particles or residue.
Whirlpool Corporation has created the affresh Dishwasher/Disposal Cleaner. It is the only product that eliminates unpleasant odors in dishwashers as well as garbage disposals. For a quick and easy solution to unpleasant smells, the tablets can be used monthly by consumers who simply place the tablets in the dishwasher or disposal.
Please visit this website for additional information on product availability and details. www.affresh.com.
