Getting the best out of your freezer

Freezing is one of the easiest, fastest and most versatile methods of extending the shelf life of foods. It’s also the ideal technology for preserving the nutritional value of foods. Properly frozen foods exhibit less change in color, taste,...

When freezing up makes all the difference

There are many reasons why people are freezing their food. It allows us to preserve the food, make meals ahead of time, and simply saves us money. Also, having a freezer also means you can keep a food stash...

Washing machines and detergent wars

Not that long ago, doing laundry was a very busy day for women. The clothes were “chewed” or rubbed with home-made soap (there were no detergents at that time) over a galvanized piece of metal board called “fish”. Situation...

So much more than an ice closet

Today, refrigerators and freezers are taken for granted, as are many other household appliances. In the past people have been limited in their food storage. Most of the (prepared) food had to be eaten immediately. In case people wanted...

Is Self-Cleaning Oven A Myth? Fortunately Not!

In case the oven in your home is used very often it is bound to get dirty at some point. With constant use especially, the dirt begins to accumulate fairly quickly. A dirty oven is not only visually distracting,...

Doing The Dishes With Speed And Efficiency

Big family dinner at your place? Having a few extra guests at the party and running out of clean dishes? Yes, it can happen to everybody. Yet, it cannot ruin your dinner or a party. Not if you have...

Stain guide part II – how to remove stains and spots easily and quickly

You can also read Stain guide I >> Isn’t there a book on stains in the garage underneath the Christmas decorations and the four winter tires? Maybe, but now you have one in the palm of your hand. From...

Give your clothes the VIP treatment (with Gorenje programs)

Everyday clothes benefit from special treatment. There are plenty of situations where both clothing and the washer need special solutions. How to keep the little league uniforms from piling up? Choose the intensive. Immediately choose intensive. That is, a...

Stain guide part I – how to remove stains and spots easily and quickly

Read about tips how to remove even the most stubborn stains and spots. From A to J. Adhesive, acetone based: Rub with acetone or oil-free nail polish remover. Fabric made with acetate cannot tolerate acetone! Banana: Rinse the spot...

9 washing dogmas

1. Sort properly. Both by temperature (the clothing should be washed at the temperature stated on the care label) and by colour (dark, light and multi-coloured clothing should be washed separately). 2. Minimise the wash pile. Why pack clothes...

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