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Cleaning Appliances

by Pam G.

Keeping it clean

Keep black appliances looking spotless, and keep white appliances white. Do you know the best way to clean textured appliances? Chrome, aluminum, oxidized aluminum and even plastic knobs on a stove can all be cleaned in their own special way.

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  • How to Clean Stoneware

    Need some help with kitchen appliances? Our expert is here to teach you how to clean stoneware in this free video on cooking utensils. Read More

  • How to Clean Aluminum

    Aluminum is a lightweight, non-toxic, non-magnetic and soft metal. Most of the visible aluminum parts used in various appliances are lacquered, painted, coated or anodized Read More

  • How to Clean Different Metals Naturally

    Different metals call for different cleaning methods, but you don’t have to stock your cabinet with four or five different hazardous chemicals to keep your Read More

  • How to Polish Chrome

    Chrome can enhance the look of cars, trucks, home appliances and other decor. Dirty chrome is dull and gray, while clean chrome has a mirror-like shine that makes it look Read More

  • How to Clean Oxidized Aluminum

    Any aluminum--from the wheels on your car to children's swing sets to kitchen appliances--left exposed to the air will oxidize over time. The effort required to clean Read More

  • How to Clean Electrical Contacts

    Cleaning the contacts on electrical parts of appliances and batteries should be a part of your regular maintenance. Doing so will increase the life of your batteries and Read More

  • How to Clean Plastic Knobs

    Plastic knobs are everywhere--inside cars, on kitchen appliances, on home electronics and children's toys. Since plastic is so cheap and durable, it can be found virtually Read More

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