How to Clean and Maintain Your Dishwasher

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How to Clean and Maintain Your Dishwasher

Since a dishwasher is a place where your dishes go to get clean, most people don’t think to clean their dishwasher regularly. It is easy to assume your dishwasher will get cleaned alongside your dishes, but the reality is food, debris, and other deposits can easily build up over time. This can lead to underperformance and clogged drains, giving you a hassle of a cleaning experience in the long run.

It is important to regularly clean and maintain your dishwasher so that it can keep running smoothly and providing sparkling-clean dishes after every wash. Dishwashers are a mighty appliance, but they definitely aren’t maintenance-free. The Appliance Educator has a few easy-to-follow tips that will ensure your dishwasher is performing as its highest capacity.

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Types of Refrigerators to Consider

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Types of Refrigerators to Consider

Searching for the perfect fridge can be overwhelming, especially if you are in the midst of a remodel or renovation. Any research on a new appliance should be well-thought out, as all major appliances are purchased for their longevity. Our team at Appliance Educator wants to give you all of the necessary information to make this process an ease. The first step to finding the right fridge is picking out which style that works best for you and your household. It is important to consider all of the variables in this purchase, including your household’s current cooking habits and what would be the most convenient for your everyday interactions in the kitchen. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Farmhouse Style Kitchens

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The Ultimate Guide to Farmhouse Style Kitchens

The first step to every kitchen remodel is nailing down and clearly defining your favorite style. This will help get your project off to a smooth start and shape the direction you, your designer and your contractor need to go in. If you are into rustic charm with a modern flare, the farmhouse kitchen style may be the right one for you.

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How to Remove Scratches From Stainless Steel

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How to Remove Scratches From Stainless Steel

Nowadays you can walk into a kitchen full of stainless steel appliances. From the sink and oven to the refrigerator and dishwasher, even the microwave and toaster. There is just something about the shiny, trendy, and modern appeal to stainless steel we all love. What we may not love are those annoying scratches that show up. Stainless steel is a blend and mixture of specific metals to give it those defining characteristics. With the proper cleaning and maintenance, stainless steel can almost always retain its radiant glow and remove those scratches.

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Black Stainless Steel Appliances: Yay or Nay?

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Black Stainless Steel Appliances: Yay or Nay?

Black stainless appliances have been around for years, but they seem to be in the spotlight now more than ever in kitchen design trends. We love keeping up with trends, but some may be weary because appliances are something you purchase for the long-run. But, let’s be honest–black is never out of trend! If you’re wanting to change up your kitchen space by upgrading your appliances or remodeling your home, why not take it to the next level by adding a sleek upgrade? If you’re big on kitchen design, you know the aesthetics of kitchen appliances can really make or break it.

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Tips for Surviving a Kitchen Remodel

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Tips for Surviving a Kitchen Remodel

There’s a deep dark secret behind every beautiful kitchen remodel that most are reluctant to talk about; and that’s the fact that you will have to live in a house with no kitchen for weeks or even months. Between scraped away dry wall bits on the floor and gutted out appliances, this is not a pretty or fun environment to be in.  

When you’re in the middle of making last-minute and major decisions when it comes to your remodel and working hours on end to get it where you want to be, the last thing you want to worry about is where you’re going to make the kids’ lunch or whip up some dinner. Luckily for you, the Appliance Educator has not only done major research but has some first-hand experiences when it comes to a kitchen renovation. As the first in this blog series, here are 5 survival tips for your next kitchen remodel.

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Cabinet Storage Ideas to Optimize Kitchen Space

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Cabinet Storage Ideas to Optimize Kitchen Space

Nothing quite compares to the feeling of having a perfectly organized and clutter-free kitchen. I mean, come on, who doesn’t love reaching into an organized cabinet and finding the bowl you need right where it is supposed to be? Or prepping dinner with clutter-free and clean counter tops? Without the proper amount of storage space, it can get difficult to stay organized and clean in your kitchen. If you’re lacking kitchen storage space but don’t want to put in the amount of money and effort it takes for a full kitchen reno, it’s time to hack those cabinets, drawers, and islands with some space-saving ideas.

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How to Choose the Best Kitchen Sink For You

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How to Choose the Best Kitchen Sink For You

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen appliances or are designing a brand-new kitchen of your dreams, picking out the right kitchen sink can be a bit difficult if you don’t know what your options are.

We have compiled a list of the different types of styles and materials of kitchen sinks. Each type has various functions for various kitchen layouts. We have outlined the pros and cons for you to help you narrow down the sink that will best fit your needs.

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What are the Different Types of Range Hoods?

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What are the Different Types of Range Hoods?

As kitchen design trends are constantly evolving, range hoods have become more of a necessity rather than a luxury appliance in the kitchen. It is clear as to why: they will only have benefits to your daily cooking regime while giving your kitchen a beautiful upgrade! Range hoods work wonders with removing grease, smoke, heat and food smells from your stovetop as well as illuminate the stovetop for those late night snacks.

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What to Consider Before Purchasing a Range Hood

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What to Consider Before Purchasing a Range Hood

Buying larger kitchen appliances can get a bit overwhelming and cumbersome during the excitement of a new kitchen. A range hood is an integral part of kitchen design and functionality, so it is important to consider every aspect of buying one. Luckily for you, our team at Appliance Educator has gathered expert research to help make the decision for you.

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3 Ways to Get Rid of Odors From Your Sink

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3 Ways to Get Rid of Odors From Your Sink

After you’re done washing your pots, pans, and miscellaneous utensils your sink may look shiny and clean on the surface, but what is going on underneath? The kitchen sink may be the dirtiest part of the entire house, beating the bathroom toilet! Even if you utilize your garbage disposal often, food particles, grime, and bacteria collect over time and create an unwanted smell.

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Slide-in VS Freestanding Ranges

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Slide-in VS Freestanding Ranges

Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen appliances or are planning a rebuild, a new range will most certainly be on the top of the list of needed major appliances. How else will you be able to cook up your famous peach cobbler for your house warming party? No matter your reasoning for searching for the perfect range - we can all agree it is a big purchase that requires extensive homework.

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Liven Up Your Kitchen with these Statement Appliances

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Liven Up Your Kitchen with these Statement Appliances

If you are itching to change the look of your kitchen or are growing tired of your neutral color scheme – a statement appliance may be just what your space is needing. Making the focal point of your kitchen the appliances adds a fresh, trendy feel to your home. There is a statement appliances for every kind of style, from Retro to Italian-style. Our team at Appliance Educator has gathered some of our favorite bold appliances that will completely wow your guests!

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Gas or Electric? How to Choose the Best Range for Your Kitchen

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Gas or Electric? How to Choose the Best Range for Your Kitchen

With a large ‘range’ of options available, it can be daunting and overwhelming choosing between a gas and electric range. After all, the range is one of the most important appliances in the kitchen, so it is important that you make an educated decision on what works best for you. Between cooking everyday dinners to hosting holiday feasts for your friends and family, the oven gives you the power to create a culinary masterpiece.

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Top 3 Tips for a "Green" Energy Efficient Dishwasher

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Top 3 Tips for a "Green" Energy Efficient Dishwasher

If you are like us and appreciate saving money on costly energy bills while simultaneously living a greener life, then this is the blog for you! Here we take a look at 3 of the most popular and researched tips in regards to purchasing a “Greener” Dishwasher.  Not only that, we tell you our 2019 TOP Dishwasher pick, as well as what you can do right NOW to embrace all the “green” benefits from your current dishwasher.

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The Best Smart Appliances of 2019

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The Best Smart Appliances of 2019

“Ok, Google, preheat my oven to 350 degrees,” you said to your Android smart phone while still driving home from the grocery store with the ingredients for tonight’s dinner. With all your appliances connected to your phone, life can get a whole lot easier. From Wi-Fi enabled coffee makers to precision cookers that cook your food perfectly every time, there is a smart device for everything. These high-tech gadgets will enhance your kitchen experience and add convenience to your daily cooking regimen. Here is our team’s break-down of the 5 best smart appliances of 2019!

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