We rely on most of the appliances in our homes every day. Maintaining them and keeping them clean really goes a long way to getting the most from them. Here is a guide on how often to clean the most common appliances in most households.
Dishwashers
Dishwashers are the types of appliances that you use frequently. These machines accumulate debris in the seal. You should be wiping down the seal every week using a solution of water and bleach (mild). Dishwashers also build-up mineral deposits along the bottom, which will eventually start collecting on the dishes that you wash. If you have started to notice a fine white film on glasses, cutlery or dishes, you will need a commercial product to remove these deposits. This product should be used every 2 to 3 months to make sure your dishwashers stays squeaky clean.
Washer
Washers can start to accumulate bacteria and germs when they are not cleaned often enough. You should be wiping away any water from this appliance after each laundry cycle, and allow the washer to completely dry out. You should also run the machine on empty with bleach (1 cup) every month to stop the spread of germs.
Microwave Ovens And Cooktops
Since you use a cooktop just about every day, you should always wipe up spills and splashes immediately to keep these areas sanitary and clean. You should deep clean this area every 4 to 6 weeks. Clean your microwave inside and out every week, and cover your food to avoid splatters on the inside. If this does occur, make sure you clean it up immediately and do not allow it to stand.
Refrigerators
Since your refrigerator serves the function of storing your food, they need to be clean. Wipe spills away as soon as they happen and conduct a thorough clean every month. Always throw away old food and defrost the freezer section every 2 to 3 months.
If you have a grease trap installed in your kitchen clean it also. Don’t wait the grease trap will full. Best to handle your grease trap from a pro. You can call Phoenix grease trap cleaning to clean and pump your grease trap.