Appliance Facts and Tips

We take our modern day technologies for granted, especially appliances. Modern appliances have only been around for about a hundred years or less. Here are probably a few things that you didn't know about your appliances and mattresses.

Refrigerator

 Even though the refrigerator coil was invented in the 11th century, the first widely used refrigerator system wasn't released until 1927 by General Electric.

Range

 It's tempting but, make sure when you are cooking that you don't open the oven door as it can drop the temperature dramatically, up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dishwasher

It's more water-efficient to use your dishwasher than to wash dishes by hand. Cleaning your dishes in the sink can use up to 27 gallons of water compared to an Energy Star certified dishwashers which only use about 3 gallons per load.

Microwave

For easier cleaning, place one cup of water and some lemon slices in your microwave. After a few minutes of running, open the door and clean with a sponge. The moisture in the microwave helps break down the food splatter.

Laundry

 You can wash a lot more in your washer than you think. It's okay to wash your kitchen sponges, small toys and stuffed animals, sneakers, reusable shopping bags, yoga mats, pillows, and more in your washer.

Mattress

It's likely that a 10 year old mattress contains more than 10 pounds of dead skin, gallons of sweat, and millions of dust mites in it.