Think of your kitchen equipments as investments. With proper care, you can save a bundle in the long run.

1. Blender – Grind some common salt in your mixer/grinder for five minutes every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp.

2. Knifes – use a wooden board to chop. It will not blunt the knife. Also do not use a plastic board as small plastic pieces may get mixed with the food particles.

3. Freezer – To prevent formation of ice, rub table salt to the insides of your freezer.

4. Utensils – use non-stick utensils. Use thick-bottomed utensils as they get heated uniformly. For electric stoves, use flat-bottomed utensils. Add a little of common salt to the washing powder for better cleaning of utensils.