The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Even thebest vacuumneeds its filters cleaned to keep the suction power strong. Some vacuums have one or multiple filters that capture the smallest dust particles. Many HEPA filters are made of finely woven synthetic fibers. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Tips to Keep Your Vacuum Filter Clean Longer The Spruce / Meg MacDonald The Spruce / Meg MacDonald The Spruce / Meg MacDonald The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...
The Spruce / Ana Cadena Theres nothing like a stack of waffles for breakfast. But, the thought of cleaning a waffle maker can be a little daunting. While we love the classic crispy waffle grid, the grooves of the waffle maker look difficult to clean. The Spruce / Ana Cadena With the right tools and safety precautions, its surprisingly easy. Heres everything you should probably know about cleaning a waffle maker with ease....
The Spruce Older washing machines, specifically non-high-efficiency models, have a lint trap similar to dryers. You must manually remove the lint from the trap to keep the clothes fuzz-free and smelling nice. The hot water solution will help to clear away any detergent or fabric softener residue that slows drainage. The Spruce If the filter is not removable, use a small brush or paper towel to clean off the lint....
Learning how to clean a washing machine is straightforward, keeping your clothes smelling fresh. Clean high-efficiency top-load andfront-load washersmore oftenusually every month. Washing machines are easy to clean using acommercial cleaner,bleach, or vinegar. The Spruce / Fiona Campbell Here are a few simple steps for cleaning your washer. Do not add any detergent to the washer during this process. Warning Never use bleach and vinegar together (at the same time)....
The Spruce / Almar Creative Home water coolers need regular cleaning to prevent bacteria build-up and mineral deposits. Maintenance prevents bacteria buildup and removes mineral deposits from the interior working parts. The exterior also needs cleaning to remove fingerprints and the bacteria left by hands on the controls. The Spruce / Almar Creative Fortunately, water coolers are easy to clean yourself. Learn how to clean a water cooler with ingredients you probably already have at home....
Cleaning the nozzle and venturi is a more painstaking process that is required less frequently. The salt washes those resin beads clean, recharging them and allowing them to keep on attracting morehard-water minerals. Salt crust also may clog up the brine well intake, and this crust must be broken up. BanksPhotos / Getty Images When these parts clog up, they must be removed piece by piece and physically cleaned. Check inside the tank frequently for salt bridges and clean them out immediately....
Here’s how to keep a wax warmer clean using just a few household supplies. Scented wax warmers work differently. Usually, these warmers melt blocks ofwax that can be reuseduntil all the wax evaporates. The Spruce / Anastasiia Tretiak Turn on the warmer until the wax is melted. Dispose of the Wax Place wax in a trash can once it’s cooled. Never pour hot wax down asink drain. The Spruce / Anastasiia Tretiak...
The Spruce / Nanor Zinzalian Cleaning your window air conditioner offers a surprising slew of advantages. Unfortunately, thisessential maintenance taskis often neglected, leaving your unit vulnerable to premature failure ormalfunctioning components. Cleaning your window air conditioner is quick, and easy, and requires minimal tools and materials. The Spruce / Nanor Zinzalian Read on to learn how it’s done, and how often you should do it. This will prevent any risk of electrocution....
Clean your wool coat at home with this helpful guide. But wool coats can often be washed at home, if done properly. The three essential elements are a gentle wool wash ordetergent, low water temperatures, and gentle agitation. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Here’s how to do it right. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Wait at least 10 minutes before washing the coat to give the wool wash time to break apart stains....
Use agood vacuumwith a beater bar that will lift embedded dust and dirt. Also, shake it out regularly. Steam clean it once a year with a low-moisture, low-pressure steam cleaner safe for wool. The Spruce / Madelyn Goodnight Whether you need a quick or deep clean, heres our guide on how to clean a wool rug. A drop of dish soap on a wool rug is OK, although a dye-free variety is preferred....
It also enhances indoor comfort and saves on operating and repair costs. These benefits are exactly why you should prioritize cleaning your A/C coils annually. Both sets of coils need to be cleaned. The Spruce / Tessa Cooper They remove and dissipate hot air from the house. Refrigerant in gas form is compressed into the coils, where the gas is condensed into a hot liquid. Tip Condenser coils never become cold....
Treat stains as soon as possible by spot cleaning. Deep clean the shoes at least once per season or more often if you wear them multiple times weekly. Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the shoes and remove loose soil. Tom Radetzki / Unsplash Scrub gently the dirty areas of the leather, the fabric edges, and the soles. Wipe the shoes with a damp microfiber cloth to remove any residue....
Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Tip If you’d like another method, gentle abrasive action toothpaste works great on tarnish. Use a non-gel toothpaste that does not contain additional whitening ingredients. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Do not use a paper towel to dry or shine any jewelry. But if the jewelry is heavily soiled, use baking soda to clean off the grime. Restore their luster and remove grime with these steps....
