How to Choose a Cordless Electric Tea Kettle

By Mick Day

The modern cordless electric tea kettle is becoming more popular with households these days, this is due to the ease of use and speed of boiling water compared to the stove top kettles.

There is also the safety consideration when boiling water to be taken into account, as the kettles are designed in such a way that the handle remains cool to the touch after the kettle has boiled. With a gas stove top type of kettle the handle can be become extremely hot after sitting on the stove for a period of time, accidents have been known to happen when people grab hold of the hot handle.

If you look at the timescale for boiling water for a cup of tea or coffee, then the cordless electric kettle should save you around three to four minutes compared to a stove top kettle. Another big advantage of the modern tea kettle is the fact that it will switch itself off once the water has reached boiling point, this is very energy efficient as it only uses the necessary amount of electricity needed to boil water for your cup of coffee.

Manufactures of tea kettles are coming up with different styles and designs on a regular basis, this means you should have no problem in finding one to match up to your other kitchen appliances. By going online and checking out the electric tea kettles available should give you a good idea of which one would best suit your needs, you can find many different styles and designs at very reasonable prices.

There is only one downside to a modern cordless electric kettle that i can see, and that is the fact it will not work if you experience a power cut to your home. On the very rare occasions that this could happen then you should keep your old stove top kettle as a back up for making hot drinks, a lot of families are turning towards the electric kettle these days due to their sleek and appealing design and there practicable and economic way of boiling water for drinks.

Once people start to use a cordless electric tea kettle then they very rarely go back to the stove top type of kettle, they soon realize that the speed and ease of use make them ideal for making that quick cup of coffee or tea whenever you feel like a hot drink.

If you are looking for more information on the cordless electric tea kettle then visit us at http://cordlesselectricteakettle.net here you can also find information on the popular travel kettle.

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Find the Best Type of Automatic Ice Cream Maker For You

By Stephen Ayer

Automatic ice cream makers are becoming a popular household appliance. Making this delicious frozen treat at home is so much easier for us today than for those even a generation ago. In this article I will describe the 3 basic types of ice cream makers that are available.

Ice cream has been around for a couple centuries, at first it was primarily reserved for the elite because it was difficult to make. In the summer months when a frozen dessert was desired, the supply of ice was limited. Ice had to be collected in the winter and stored in an ice house, usually packed in saw dust to keep the blocks from freezing together. In the mid 1800's a home ice cream machine was invented. It consisted of a metal cylinder to hold the ingredients, a dasher (paddle) attached to a crank handle was inserted into the cylinder and the cylinder was inserted in a wooden bucket. Ice and rock salt were added to the bucket in layers. The salt lowered the melting temperature of the ice which resulted in the cylinder full of cream and other ingredients to be cooled to below the freezing point of the cream. The handle needed to be turned continuously to keep the mixture from freezing solid and to create a creamy texture.

This method of making ice cream is still used today and is the first type of frozen dessert maker I will discuss. Today's automatic version replaces the hand crank with an electric motor that does the hard work of continuously stirring the cream mixture. Of course you can still buy the hand crank models and making ice cream by hand can be a fun activity on a hot summer day. These electric dessert makers are available in the under $50 range for a four quart model with a plastic bucket. A larger one or one with a traditional wooden bucket will cost more.

The next type of automatic ice cream maker does not use ice and salt to get a freezing temperature. Instead they use a special double walled bowl (also referred to as a cylinder, tub or canister) This bowl is filled with freezer gel; similar to those reusable freezer gel packs. The gel freezes and melts slowly allowing it to keep things cold for a while. The trick to using this type of ice cream maker is to freeze the gel-filled bowl for 12-24 hours in a cold freezer. When it is time to make the frozen dessert, the frozen bowl is placed in the ice cream maker, the ingredients (pre-chilled) are added, a dasher inserted and the motor mixes the cream as it begins to freeze. These machines can also be used to make frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato and even frozen drinks like Margaritas. The gel type automatic ice cream makers are the most popular because they are easy to use and clean up afterward. They are also affordable with 1 to 1.5 qt. models available for under $50. Larger models are available in the $50-$100 range.

The third type of automatic ice cream makers are those with a built in compressor that acts as a mini freezer. To use you turn it on and add the ingredients. The machine maintains the correct temperature and continually mixes the ice cream. These models are more expensive than the freezer-gel models and cost in the $200 and up range. The advantage to these is you can make multiple batches of frozen desserts in a single day without needing to freeze multiple freezer-gel bowls.

Before you purchase an ice cream maker, you should consider:

How often will you use it?

How much you will make at a time?

How easy is it to set up and clean up afterward?

How noisy is is going to be in your kitchen?

How much room do you have to use it and store it?

Whatever type of machine you end up getting, please read the instructions carefully before you make your first batch and have fun making delicious frozen desserts.

Stephen Ayer is an Internet marketing consultant, writer, father and husband with a passion for helping others. He also raises leopard geckos in his spare time. Visit Stephen Ayer's blog and Boston Geckos.

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Condenser Dryers - How it Compares to Vented Dryers & Should You Buy One

By Samuel P.

Condenser dryers belong to the family of clothes dryer. To the untrained eye, they look exactly just like a conventional home vented dryer to most consumers. Interestingly, despite condenser dryers having been around for a while, seems like a lot of consumers are either not aware of their existence yet, or simply ignorant about their benefits and therefore choose to stick with what is familiar to them - vented dryers.

For a start, unless someone is allergic to electrical clothes drying appliances, a condenser drying machine looks exactly the same as any other dryers, which is rectangular. And they also come in the form of tumble dryers, and in different makes and models, and in as many colors as any home dryers. To the uninitiated, the above description should at least help you open the door to considering one over a vented one. There are strong reasons why.

Condenser dryers offer many functions, as opposed to vented dryers or traditional dryers. One of their most beneficial features is that a condenser dryer usually comes with a programmable drying function instead of the usual timed drying function found in dryers. What this means to a consumer is that the machine is able to 'know' when the laundry is dry and ready, and therefore stops further drying, instead of continuing 'frying' the clothes as in timed drying. This will save a lot of our clothes and increase our clothing lifespan. We all know that over drying is one sure way of shortening our favourite shirts and dresses lifespan. A midst a host of many other functions, I am sure this is one the best benefits a condenser dryer has to offer. Not only will it save our clothing, it helps frees up our time, and minds, off from getting back to check on laundry, and do other things. Since they are "smart" machines, this usually translates into utility bills savings to us as it cuts down the power needed in timed dryer during the 'over-drying' period.

If the above is not yet a strong enough reason for you to seriously look at one, then maybe this will. For most of us, it's a common sight to deal with the normally unsightly air vents in our homes needed for vented dryers. We are all familiar with how troublesome, and messy, it is in cleaning and maintaining the air vents, and not to mention the occasional pest that just love the warm and fuzzy vents as their abodes. We probably have heard of how alot of air vents become fire hazard due to accumulation of lints. For new homes, it also means the mess of planning position of dryers and air ventilation, without it will mean having a sauna experience every time you do your drying.

Condenser dryers free you of ALL those woes. No need for air vents. No more mess. You can fit a condenser dryer into any house or apartment, new or old, regardless of size, as a condenser dryer can easily fit into any house. And they also come in compact size. So head on, equip your homes with one of the various condenser dryers.

Former banker turned entrepreneur and internet marketer.

Samuel P. posts articles on things which he thinks is of interest and value to the general user. To find out more on Condenser Dryers or shop for one, visit http://condenser-dryers.net.

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2011 Fridge Freezer Buying Guide

By Erick Brownfield

The Quick Fridge Freezers Guide

Today shopping online has become both significantly easier and more difficult. While we are able to gather data and do research quickly and effortlessly, we often suffer from being simply overloaded from too much information, as well. With the millions of options and features associated with fridge freezers, how is one supposed to make an informed decision? My goal is exactly that, to equip you with the knowledge so that when the time finally comes, you can purchase with ease knowing that it has all the features you need. So, let's get started.

Size and Dimensions

This will be our first stop when purchasing a new fridge freezer as it is probably the most important decision. Although it may seem rather obvious but you'll be surprised how many people spend days or even weeks researching all the features and specifications, only to discover upon delivery that it simply doesn't fit!

So our first step is determining where it's going to be placed and how much space we are willing to allocate.

If you are restricted by the amount of space, one viable choice would be a compact fridge freezer. This type is much smaller than the traditional fridge freezers most of are familiar with. Most can be used anywhere that has an outlet due to their small size. They may not come with the fancy features seen on their traditional counterparts, but most do a rather good job of their primary intention, which is keeping things inside cold. These can be perfect if you just need to store a few beverages and frozen products.

On the other hand, if space is not a big concern, then a more traditional-sized free-standing fridge freezer would probably be your best choice. These come in a wide range of sizes and some can be massive, so the first step would be taking a few measurements of where you intend on placing it. Don't forget to measure the height as many American ones can be larger than you would have expected. Remember to also leave some space in the back for the condenser coils and wires.

Capacity

The capacity you'll need for a fridge freezer will vary depending on many factors such as how often you eat in, how often you typically stock up on food, and the type of items you'll be storing. Nevertheless, as a general rule of thumb, you will probably need around 80 liters, (or 4 to 6 cubic feet if you live in the States) of fresh food compartment for every adult in the household.

Note: 1 cubic foot is approximately 28 liters.

Energy Rating

While focusing on the price may save you bit up front, a fridge freezer with a slightly higher price tag and a higher energy rating can easily save even more over the course of a few years. The energy rating of appliances ranges from A++ to G, with A++ being the most energy efficient. Nowadays, there are many A, A+, and A++ models out there and you shouldn't have to settle for anything less than an A. If you live in the States, try to purchase those with the Energy Star certification. Appliances with this label are certified as energy efficient-using 15 percent less energy than required by federal standards.
Freezer Star Rating

Extra Features

Don't forget to also look out for extra features! Many can save you a lot of headache and make life so much easier. Some of the more common ones include super-cool, fast freeze, and filtered-water-and-ice dispensers.

Super-cool allows you to cool the fridge compartment continuously for a set period of time, usually around six hours.You can turn it on after a lot of food has been into your fridge at once. Usually, big loads take longer to cool but the super-cool setting deals with them more quickly.

Fast-freeze is particularly handy if you're freezing fresh food. By freezing more quickly, a fast-freeze setting lets the food retain more of its nutrients. And for many types of food it can prevent the texture from changing too much. If your fridge freezer doesn't have a fast-freeze switch, you can just turn down the thermostat for a while. Remember to turn it up again, though, or you'll be wasting a lot of energy.

Filtered-water-and-ice dispensers are perhaps the most convenient of all the extra features that are current available. With it you get instant filtered water and ice at the touch of a button. Some models also have a quick fill feature to speed up the flow of the water and to quickly fill larger containers such as a stock pot. If you're worried about young kids making a mess, check out models that have a lock feature for the water-and-ice dispenser.

So, to recap, we went over dimensions, capacity, energy rating, and extra features. This is only meant to serve as a quick purchasing guide, but while there are many other things that you might consider,as well, these are by far the most important in helping you make a decision. Good luck in finding your dream fridge freezer!

For more information on purchasing please visit http://www.cheapfridgefreezer.org

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How to Use Your Rowenta Steam Iron to Fight Dust Allergies

By Tim L Taylor

Fighting allergies is a year round task. Due to being shut in during the winter in an air tight home, the environment of dust and other microscopic particles can wreak havoc on your sinus. The summer and spring are no better. With the pollen season and dry air of summer, it's virtually impossible to escape an eye watering, nose running episode. But to help lessen the need to take an allergy pill, help may be no further than your laundry room or where ever you store your steam iron.

Using your steam iron to get relief from dust allergies proves to be a safe, green option that will have your body and the environment breathing a sigh of relief as you opt for an alternative that helps to reduce your carbon footprint. The two main ingredients of your iron that do the trick are heat and moisture through steam. Both are safe ways to combat air born allergies. Follow along as I reveal how your trusty steam iron helps you breath better.

Basically, you want to decrease the amount of dust and pollen intake through your eyes and sinuses. Just heat your Rowenta steam iron to its highest temp and steam output. For your silk plants, hover your steam iron over your plants using the steam burst button to create maximum steam. Take care not to get too and cause melting. You can do the same with live plants as well. Hover your Rowenta steam iron over your bedding, curtains, and furniture.

What you're doing is using the steam to moisten and make the dust particles heavy and sticky so they're less likely to become air born with the movement of inside air currents. It will also make cleaning less of an allergy out break due to the dust being more concentrated and heavy. Granted, the cleaning process will take longer because of the thicker build up of heavier dust. It will be more prone to drop to the ground rather than hover in the air like traditional dust. Here's to a more tolerable allergy season. Though I'm not a doctor, nor am I promising a cure to this irritant, it can help to fight one of the villains of this allergy war... dust. This tip can decrease a fair amount of dust from in home atmospheres. You may have to repeat this procedure more than once in a weeks' time based on your geographical location

Tim L. Taylor has written many articles for private websites, but has turned his interests toward catering to the general internet public by sharing information on how to get the most out of everyday how household items we take for granted. Yet, they have multiple uses. One such site is http://www.thebeststeamiron.com. It's dedicated to shedding light on the humble steam Iron and how it's underused as an appliance.

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Buying Reliable Kitchen Appliances

By Sonia Smith

All over the world, we see how people are generally influenced by different cultures and how their cuisines differ from one culture to the next. Each culture has its own way of cooking, but there is one thing that they all share in common; they all need the help of reliable kitchen appliances to aid good cooking. The use of the right kitchen appliances allows a part-time cook or a professional chef to cook the food of their choice. Preparing a meal without the aid of kitchen appliances such as a cooker, microwave oven, refrigerator and dishwasher, simply can not be imagined, because their use makes the performance of cooking tasks much easier.

Buying the right kitchen appliances is important for anyone who is half serious about doing the work around the kitchen more efficiently. Kitchen appliances that are both durable in nature and are energy efficient are always a good buy. In addition, it is always advisable to buy kitchen appliances that are reliable. Otherwise, you might encounter problems such as - your refrigerator not cooling your bottle of wine correctly when the guests are about to arrive, or your microwave not producing enough heat to perfectly make the dish of your choice.

In today's market, there are many options available in kitchen appliances, ranging from a variety of sizes, designs, prices and reliability. For any cook, chef or a homeowner, good and reliable devices help to reduce the workload in the kitchen, thereby giving you more time to spend in the charming company of family and friends.

If you're considering changing your cooking appliances or moving into a new house and need new appliances, then purchasing reliable and technologically advanced kitchen appliances, may be considered a wise decision. In fact, technology has made life even easier. It is now possible for you to have devices that offer many advanced features. As an example, manufacturers are now selling fridges that can indicate the end of your stock, which allows you to update your items list effectively and save you valuable shopping time. We are learning that manufacturers are trying their hands at making a refrigerator that will not only keep an eye on the food inside, but also make lists of what is needed and communicate your shopping requirements directly with your local shopping store automatically.

Some models of kitchen appliances are becoming more and more "Energy Efficient" - they are effective in reducing electricity bills, allowing you to run your household at a lower budget. A gas cooker is an ideal buy if the cooking time needs to be faster. Although not as efficient as a modern electric cooker, a gas cooker is normally good at lighting and cooking food faster. If cooking time is not a major concern, you can consider purchasing modern electric cookers that come with a whole host of advanced features. The advantage of electric cookers is that they are digital and as such, they offer advanced LCD displays, fancy temperature control features, clocks and timers to add more sophistication to your cooking.. You can now choose very advanced cookers from a multitude of ranges available on the market and select those that best suit your needs.

Other than the above, there are countless other devices that do not only make cooking an enjoyable experience, but also help us save valuable time while doing considerable work. Some of the other 'must have' kitchen appliances that save time include food, mixers, dishwashers, under the counter can openers, automatic vegetable peelers, microwaves and so on.

The kitchen can become so much more fun with all the new high-tech kitchen appliances to help you further enjoy your cooking experience. Ultimately, your choice of equipment depends on the budget. However, with the environment in mind, you should try to ensure that the kitchen appliances you use are environmentally friendly, so you can do your part to save the earth for a better future for generations to come.

For more information and useful advice on buying kitchen appliances, visit http://mynextkitchen.com/index.php/Kitchen-Appliances/

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