How To Clean Kitchen Appliances

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Give your kitchen appliances a health check!

Coffee machine – A build-up of limescale can not only affect the quality of your coffee, but can extend brewing time and over time damage the working of the machine, whether you're trying to clean a Nespresso machine, Keurig, or a traditional coffee maker.

Once every three months use a descaler such as Durgol Swiss Espresso, $9.99 for two 125ml single use bottles.

Dishwasher – Clean once a month – remove the drawers and wipe, check the nozzles are clear of debris and clean with a soft toothbrush. Wipe around the inside of the door using an anti-bacterial spray. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and take out the filter if it’s detachable, usually in the dishwasher floor. Remove any debris and replace. Put the drawers back in. Fill two cups with white vinegar, one for the top drawer, and one for the bottom, then run an empty cycle on a hot wash.

Fridge freezer – To test that the seal is shutting tightly, place a sheet of paper in the seal and shut the door. If the paper stays in place it’s fine, if it falls down then it’s time the seal was replaced. If the coils on the back become too dusty then your fridge freezer won’t work as effectively. Unplug then pull it out enough so that you can reach the back to gently vacuum the dust. Use a thermometer to check the temperature – the freezer should be -18ºC, and the fridge below 5ºC.

Washing machine – Washing at low temperatures can cause havoc with the insides of your machine. Once a month run the machine empty on the hottest wash. Switch the washing machine off at the plug, then clean around the seal and remove the drawer and give this a scrub, as well as inside the housing for the drawer. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, remove the lint filter and give this a clean. Dr. Beckmann have two products which can be used consecutively every couple of months – Service It Washing Machine Cleaner, $2.99, for the areas you can see, and Service-It Deep Clean Washing Machine Cleaner, $2.99, for those you can’t.

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