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1. Set your water heater at a lower temperature.

2. Always do full loads in your dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.

3. Do not use heat/dry cycle on dishwasher, let dishes air dry.

4. Use cold water to wash clothes with.

5. Baths use more water than a shower. Time your shower to conserve water.

6. Use power strips for electronics and small appliances. Turn power strip off when not in use.

7. Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.

8. Install a programmable thermostat. Set it to a low comfortable level in the winter and a high comfortable level in the summer.

9. Use compact fluorescent bulbs in your home. They use less energy and last much longer than traditional light bulbs.

10. Clean your shower head periodically, as this will increase the water flow.

Small Electrical Appliance Cleaning and Care.

» Unplug and cool appliance before cleaning. Wipe with a damp cloth, and dry with soft cloth or paper towel. If grease or food spills are on exteriors, use sudsy cloth, followed by damp cloth. Do not get any moisture into electrical parts. Do NOT immerse any appliances or parts in water unless specifically labeled "immersible" in care guide.

» Wash interiors of appliances used for food preparation such as inside of fry pans, slow cookers, etc. taking care not to get electrical parts wet.

» Clean bottom of fry pans, etc. after each use to avoid grease buildup. Use fine soap-filled steel wool pads for stubborn grease. For very bad build up, put pots and pans in a plastic bag with ammonia.

» If a blender cannot be taken apart for cleaning, pour in a few drops of liquid dish washing soap, fill the blender pitcher about halfway full with warm water and run the blender on high for 10 to 15 seconds. Add ice to this mixture to sharpen blades, and repeat if necessary. Light-duty cleaner will clean the base if a swipe with the sponge isn't enough.

» To clean a coffeepot, use a mild detergent and water for all washable parts. Use a percolator brush to clean inside the thin tube with warm, sudsy water. Use baking soda if a more abrasive cleaning is needed. Clean periodically by using a small bottle of white vinegar and brewing it, followed by water, twice. Your coffee will taste like it was brewed in a brand new pot.

» To clean a food processor, soak all washable parts in hot, soapy water. The base can be washed with light-duty cleaner. Do not immerse the base in water. A little nonstick spray on the center shaft will keep gooey foods, like dough, from sticking.

» Before cleaning a roaster oven, be sure to let it cool, then use a nylon scrubber to clean the racks. The outside can be cleaned with a gentle abrasive or baking soda on a sponge. Plastic sides can be cleaned with liquid dish washing soap or baking soda and water. Clean out the crumb tray often, because it can be a fire hazard. Put the racks in a garbage bag with ammonia.

» Use mineral oil to lubricate blenders, eggbeaters and any other kitchen appliances with movable parts. Salad oil may corrode the metal, but mineral oil is noncorrosive and is just as safe for food as it is for salad oil.

» To clean your blender, add a small amount of dish washing liquid. Fill half way with hot tap water and blend. Instantly clean! Periodically soak the rubber seal in mineral oil to keep it from dry rotting.

» If you have some difficult stains in your microwave, there are two things you can try to remove them. First, you can cover the sides of your microwave with a cream cleanser. Put a microwave safe container with water in it on the turntable. Microwave it and make plenty of steam. Wipe out the interior with paper towel, and be sure to rinse thoroughly. If this dozen´t work, you can take a 3 cup glass microwavable container, fill with 1 cup water and 1 cup white vinegar. Microwave for 5 minutes uncovered. Then wipe down with warm sponge.