Tips for Cleaning Major Appliances
Dishwashers, refrigerators and washing machines come clean pronto with these quick tips.
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By:
Felicia Feaster
Some cleaning jobs require a little more ingenuity and elbow grease. But with these ideas, you can transform big, dirty jobs—smeared refrigerators, grimy dishwashers and musty washing machines—handily.
Materials Needed
- vacuum cleaner
- lemon Kool-Aid
Problem Child #1: Dirty Dishwasher
A dirty dishwasher can be a chore to clean. Here's how to take a messy machine from grungy to glittering.
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Take Out the Lower Rack
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Vacuum Out Filter Area
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Add Kool-Aid
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Run Dishwasher
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Good As New!
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Problem Child #2: Grungy Washing Machine
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Materials Needed:
- baking soda
- vinegar
- water
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Pour Vinegar Into Wash
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Mix Baking Soda and Water
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Add to Detergent Dispenser
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Run Washer
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Wipe Gasket
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Clean Machine!
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Problem Child #3: Smudged and Streaked Fridge
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Materials Needed:
- olive oil
- 2 microfiber cloths
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Add Olive Oil to Cloth
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Wipe Down Fridge With Cloth
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Buff Fridge
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Use a fresh microfiber cloth to buff the refrigerator.
Shining Star
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