Top Five Home Appliances That Make Work Easier

Everyone wants an easier life than the one he/she is currently living. This accounts for the reason why we have so many gadgets designed to fulfil our endless wants. Cars, phones, planes, computers and a host of other stuff have been invented to make life easier for man wherever he is. Some of these equipment that make work faster and easier can be found in the home, although some are more useful than others, here are the top five appliances you should have in your home at this time and age.

1. Washing machine: Gone are the days when every single article of clothing in the home must be hand washed. Nowadays, we have washing machines to do that for us. However, care must be taken when operating a washing machine so as not to damage delicate clothes or the machine itself. There are various types and specifications of washing machines sold out there, it is fairly easy to buy one that suits your purpose and budget.
2. Refrigerator: In Nigeria where we have power outages most of the time, one must devise ways to preserve food, fruits and vegetables from spoilage. A good method of doing this is refrigeration. A good refrigerator can maintain a constantly cold temperature for about 3 days even without power. The most important thing when buying a refrigerator is to check for its lowest temperature and its ability to freeze without constant power supply.
3. Microwave oven: This is also a very important home appliance we can hardly do without. Since the Nigerian weather does not allow food to stay on ground for long before it starts to spoil, what do we do? The answer is to get microwave ovens that allow us to reheat food within minutes without having to compromise the nutrients present in the food.
4. Vacuum cleaner: Using brooms to clean is just not enough. Vacuum cleaners work by sucking in dust and dirt from surfaces leaving them cleaner and better-looking. There are different types, and they can be used to clean rugs, upholstery, curtains and even tiles. Who needs brooms when we have vacuum cleaners that work like magic?
5. Dishwasher: Washing dishes used to be a chore that no one in the house likes. With a nice dishwasher in perfect working condition, washing dishes can actually become a luxury because it is so easy to do once you know how to operate the appliance.

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This article was first published on 16th July 2016

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