CLEAN THE DRYER VENT.
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Your clothes dryer has no doubt been working hard the past few months and is likely in need of some attention to continue to run safely and efficiently. If you’ve been a little lax about regularly sweeping Clean the dryer vent. or vacuuming around your machine, now is a good time to catch up. (Friendly reminder: Always remove lint from the lint screen before everyYour clothes dryer has no d months and is likely in nee load!) In addition to this general upkeep, you should thoroughly clean the safely and efficiently. If you dryer vent at least once a year. Lint buildup not only makes your laundrysweeping or vacuuming aro take longer to dry, but it’s also a fire hazard. catch up. (Friendly remind
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To clean out the dryer vent, detach the tubing from the back of the thoroughly clean the dryer dryer and vacuum it well or use a brush to dislodge any lint stuck inside.only makes your laundry ta Finally, give your lint screen a quick scrub with a soft brush–a clean toothbrush works well – and soapy water, then rinse, air-dry completely Dust ceiling fans. and replace.
DUST CEILING FANS.
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One way is to tackle dust w Ceiling fans are notorious dust-collectors and sitting stationary for a few months really gives dirt a chance to settle. Fortunately, giving your fan a you start, put a sheet on th fan to catch wayward dust quick clean before you turn it on for the season is simple. or ladder, try this popular p
One way is to tackle dust with an extendable, microfiber duster. Beforepillowcase over one blade a trapping the dust inside. U you start, put a sheet on the floor or over any furniture beneath the fan other parts of the fan as we to catch wayward dust balls. If you’re comfortable on a step stool or shades, soak them in warm ladder, try this popular pillowcase hack instead: Place a clean pillowcaseputting them back on. over one blade at a time and then carefully slide it off, trapping the dust Deep-clean kitchen c inside. Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe dust from other parts of the fan as well as the lightbulbs. If your fan has glass shades, soak them in Whether your kitchen is th warm, soapy water and dry completely before putting them back on. a place where you plate som
DEEP-CLEAN KITCHEN CABINETS.
prime place for dust, greas take up the most real estate make the whole space feel
Whether your kitchen is the site of impressive culinary feats or mostly With cabinets, gentle clean a place where you plate some takeout, this hard-working room is a primeuse a solution of warm wa place for dust, grease and fingerprints to collect. Since cabinets take up and drawers and vacuum u attachment. Next, wet a so the most real estate, giving them a thorough cleaning will make the whole and wring it out until it is j space feel fresher. outside of the cabinets as w over frames or trim where
With cabinets, gentle cleaning is best, so skip the abrasive products slightly dampened with pla and use a solution of warm water and dish soap. First, empty your with another soft cloth. Us cabinets and drawers and vacuum up crumbs and debris using a crevice attachment. Next, wet a soft cloth with the soap and water solution and Show small applianc wring it out until it is just damp. Wipe down the inside and outside of the Kitchen appliances work h cabinets as well as handles or knobs. Don’t forget to go over frames or ones, such as your toaster a trim where grime can accumulate. Follow with a cloth slightly dampenedspruce-up. To banish dried hand mixer and blender ba with plain water to rinse and then dry thoroughly with another soft cloth. Don’t forget to wipe the co Use a glass cleaner on any glass cabinet fronts.
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SHOW SMALL APPLIANCES SOME LOVE.
Kristen Finello | ©2022 Meredith Corp
Kitchen appliances work hard on a regular basis and even the smaller ones, such as your toaster and hand mixer, can benefit from a seasonal spruce-up. To banish dried-on batter, smoothie or sauce from your hand mixer and blender base, rub the exteriors with a damp cloth. Don’t forget to wipe the cords (unplugged, of course) as well, since they can also be targets for splatters. ©2022 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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