Keep your appliances in good working condition by adding them to your spring cleaning checklist. Regular cleaning and maintenance can catch small appliance problems before they become costly. Plus, you may identify the need for new appliance parts when you’re cleaning. Follow this guide to clean your appliances so that they operate well this spring.

Why You Should Clean Your Appliances

Routinely servicing your appliances delivers several key benefits. First, cleaning and replacing old appliance parts allows your unit to operate more efficiently. An appliance that doesn’t have to work as hard to run won’t use as much energy, which will result in lower energy bills. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your appliance can also improve its longevity. 

How You Can Care for Your Appliances 

Household products like baking soda and vinegar are ideal for appliance cleaning. Wipe down your cooktop and oven, then rub a paste of baking soda and water on them, and let it sit overnight. You can then wipe away the grease the next day or add a splash of vinegar for hard-to-eliminate grime.

For dishwashers, run an empty load with just a bowl of vinegar in the top rack. Add baking soda to the bottom and run a second cycle for a complete cleaning. Additionally, a bowl of water and vinegar heated in the microwave will help loosen any tough stains that you can then wipe away.

In addition to ridding your fridge of expired food or crumbs and stains, check the appliance parts as well. Find your refrigerator coils, often located at the front base or back of the unit, and wipe them down to erase any dust. Finally, you can use a washing machine cleaning tablet to rid your washer of dirt or grime. In addition, keep your dryer in good shape by eliminating lint from the filter and cleaning the dryer duct.

If you identify a need for appliance parts when you’re spring cleaning, contact Appliance Parts of Radcliff, Inc., serving Radcliff, Kentucky. For 25 years, this company has served the area, providing appliance parts for a variety of brands. The company can special order any parts as well, ensuring you can find precisely the parts you need to keep your appliances running. For more information, call (270) 352-2900, or learn more about their available products on the website.