Never do to your Fridge

"6 Things You Should Never Do to Your Fridge."
I haven’t broken a fridge yet in my lifetime, but I’ve come close. 

A few years ago, the fridge I shared with roommates started making loud, alarming sounds and was having trouble cooling. To make things worse, our landlord told us he wasn’t going to buy a new fridge, so whatever was going on was a mystery we had to solve. We had a fridge that seemed to be on its last legs, and we needed to figure out what was killing it. Fast.

The answer came later in the afternoon when one of us realized the back of the fridge had been pressed directly against a wall. It was malfunctioning because it was unable to dissipate heat. We immediately cleared a gap, and afterward, it miraculously roared back to life.

Since that incident, I’ve become more aware that even a large, formidable-looking appliance like a refrigerator can be affected by something as small as a gap. If you don’t want to risk your fridge breaking down, here are six things you should never do, according to our experts.

READ more at: https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/refrigerators/smarter-things-you-should-never-do-to-your-fridge-a1204391933/

Should Clean with Vinegar

"15 Things You Should Clean With Vinegar"
Learn tips and techniques for effectively cleaning various household items and surfaces using vinegar.

 Vinegar is a powerhouse in the kitchen, whether it’s adding oomph to a pie, rise to a cake, preserving berries, or adding zip to barbecue sauce. However, it's not just for cooking. Long a secret of Southern grandmas, white vinegar is a natural, budget-friendly solution to keep your home sparkling. “Vinegar is seriously awesome for cleaning,” says Elizabeth Shields of Super Cleaning Service Louisville. “The best part is it's super eco-friendly and won't break the bank.”

This versatile liquid, which is probably already in your kitchen cabinet, is great for cutting through grease, removing stains, neutralizing odors, and tackling a variety of household tasks, like making the bathtub sparkle. We polled experts and they shared some of the many ways they use vinegar to keep their homes clean. One note of caution: Vinegar is so effective, because it is acidic. However, because it is so acidic, there are certain things in your house that vinegar can harm, so before you start cleaning, review this list of things you should never clean with vinegar. 

READ more at: https://www.southernliving.com/things-you-should-clean-with-vinegar-8733311