Care & Maintenance
By Mariette Mifflin, About.com Guide to Housewares / Appliances
A certain amount of care and maintenance is needed in order to keep your appliances and housewares in top operating condition. In some cases, improper care can render your product warranty null and void, and can cause you needless expense.
- Large Appliance Care & Maintenance
- Small Electrics Care & Maintenance
- Comfort Appliances Care & Maintenance
- Kitchen & Tableware Care & Use
Large Appliance Care & Maintenance
Large appliances in today's market are, for many people, a major investment. With this in mind, keep your appliances in good operating condition if you want to enjoy them for many years.
- Appliance Parts & Repair Resources
- Energy-Saving Tips for Your Appliances
- Laundry Appliance FAQs & Tips
- Front-Load Washer Tips
- Preventing Mold in a Front-Load Washer
- Dishwasher FAQs & Tips
- What is HE Detergent?
- Refrigerator & Freezer FAQs & Care Tips
- Standby Refrigerators - How to Improve Their Efficiency
- Scotch Brite Stainless Steel Cleaner
- Scotch Brite Cook Top Cleaner
- Take Time to Register Your Appliances
- Old Appliances - Donation & Disposal Options
Small Electrics Care & Maintenance
We often take our small appliances for granted and overlook that they too need care and occasional maintenance to keep them in good condition.
- Appliance Parts & Repair Resources
- 5 Time-Saving Features We Often Overlook
- Coffees, Teas, & Coffee Pod Supplies
- Rotisserie Care Tips
- Crockpot Scentsations
Comfort Appliances Care & Maintenance
Routine maintenance and care of your air quality appliances is crucial to their performance. Without occasional filter changes and cleaning, these appliances become clogged and unable to perform as they are designed. You can also reap great energy savings from caring for your appliances.
- Which Way Should the Ceiling Fan Rotate?
- Cool Comfort - Ways to Beat the Heat
- Cooling & Heating Energy Saving
- Where Should I Place the Air Cleaner?
- Air Cleaner/Purifier Care & Maintenance
- How to Install a Water Purifier on the Kitchen Faucet - Video
- Step by Step Portable Humidifier Maintenance
- Humidifier FAQs
- Humidifiers - How to Care for Them
- Humidifier Seasonal Maintenance Tips
Kitchen & Tableware Care & Use
Normal care is usually required for most kitchenware, but occasionally some items require a little extra to keep them in good order. Learn more about your kitchenware to maximize their potential.
- How to Set the Table
- How to Care for Cutting Boards
- How to Use Silicone Bakeware
- How to Use a Bundt Pan
- Canning 101
- Food Preserving Resources
- Simple Knife Sharpening
- How to Store Knives Safely
- Caring for Wooden Rolling Pins
- Keeping Fruit Bowls Fresh
- Growing Sprouts Indoors
- China & Stemware Storage
- How to Pack Your Dishes for Moving Day
- Rosette Tools & How to Use Them
- How to Use a Pastry Blender
- How to Install a Child-Proof Lock on Cabinet Doors - Video
- How to Get Started Recycling
- Vintage Meat Grinders
Cookware Care
Find out how to care for all types of cookware, from nonstick to cast iron.
- 10 Ways to Ruin a Non-Stick Pan
- How to Season Cast Iron
- Video: How to Season Cast Iron
- Cookware Racks - Handy Storage
- How to Fix Loose Pot Handles
Laundry & Fabric Care
From sorting your laundry to caring for your fine woolens, these tips will help make these chores a pleasant event.
- Laundry Basics - From Sorting to Drying
- Laundry Sorting - Make it a Family Affair
- Laundry Mesh Bags Protect Your Washer & Clothing
- HE Detergents & Front-Load Laundry Tips
- Using 2X Concentrated Detergents
- High Efficiency Washers Need HE Detergents
- Clothes Shavers - Keep Clothing Looking Good
- How to Assemble a Basic Sewing & Mending Kit
- How to Wash Wool Blankets
General Product Care
Appliances and most products usually come with a manual or brochure that includes care, use, and troubleshooting tips. These should be kept, since you may want to refer to it someday.
