5.Next, use vacuum cleaner to finish basic cleaning of condenser. The brush attachment of vacuum cleaner works particularly well at this point. The brush will allow you to get in between all fins and remove dust hiding there.

6.Finish by cleaning condenser with a rag dampened with water. Avoid using any cleaner. Since condensers job is to transfer heat any residue left by a cleaner could impede this process. Under no circumstances use something like furniture polish (example lemon furniture polish) or a dust removal spray. It will leave a waxy residue that will end up attracting more dust. Something that works extremely well is a static duster (not dusting clothes). If you are not sure what I mean, it is cleaning device that looks like a cats’ tail attached to a long handle. They are great because they pick up dust without using any chemicals.

7.Use vacuum to remove dust from cardboard cover that is near bottom rear of refrigerator. It is covering area where compressor and electrical components reside. It will usually have holes in it where dust can accumulate.

8.Vacuum any dust from floor and cavity where refrigerator normally resides. Vacuum sides of refrigerator. If there is a kick plate (floor level grille) at front of refrigerator vacuum it also. Hint: Do not remove kick plate to clean. Some are very difficult to re-install.

9.Plug in refrigerator and push back into place.

That’s it … that’s all. The whole process should have taken approximately 15 minutes.

In space of a few minutes you have accomplished a number of objectives. You have removed a major source of dust from your home; made refrigerator operate more efficiently; and lowered your electrical consumption.

Even though it is an easy job, it is one that usually gets forgotten. So don’t wait until serviceman arrives once every few years to do this.

It is a very important cleaning project for reasons already stated. Therefore, this is a job that should be placed right near top of your next spring-cleaning list

To ensure that your designer understands how you live now and how you want to live, share as many details with her as you can. Also share your personal tastes so she can incorporate them into designs. If you hate plaid, tell her now, before she gets too deep into first draft.

To help you better prepare yourself, answer these questions before you have your first meeting with designer:

* Are you a creative person? In what ways does your home limit your creativity or your hobbies?

* Do you like present color palette? Does it need updating?

* Are they any rooms that feel cramped or stuffy? Any rooms that feel empty, cold or unwelcoming?

* Is adequate, well-organized storage a problem? Can you find things when you need them?

* Are your bathrooms functional, pleasing spaces? Do you or family members have special needs (e.g. grab bars, easy-entrance shower stalls, etc.)?

* As you walk through your rooms, jot down your favorite qualities about each. Do you like proportions? Is there adequate ventilation and lighting throughout your house?

* Are there any rooms that you don’t use regularly? Could any of these rooms be used for more than one function? Could any of these rooms be used for a completely different function?

* Does your home balance open space and private areas?

* Does entryway do its job of setting stage for rest of your home by welcoming guests and making a statement about people who live there? If you normally come into your home through garage, does that area welcome you?

Focus on Your Challenges A designer works best when you share your “wish list,” express your ideas, and then keep an open mind. That means communicating how you want to live in space and then entrusting designer to make it happen. After all, you hired this person for her experience, talent and vision!

For example, one homeowner hired a designer to help her reorganize her tiny office so she could be more productive. Instead, designer suggested that she move her entire operation downstairs, into den she used once every two months to watch movies. She did, tripling her space and doubling her productivity in just three months.

Contrary to TV, where designers admonish clients for questioning their plans, real-life designers understand that you’re person who ultimately needs to love space. They want you to be happy and want you to give your input so you’re absolutely thrilled with results (and so you’ll recommend them to your friends)! That’s why they do so much probing upfront about your tastes and how you live, then incrementally present their ideas throughout process.

Hiring a designer is like giving a gift to yourself! You made smart decision to hire an Interior Designer, you’ve been smart about planning process, and now you can rest assured that time, money and energy you spend returns truly smart, stunning results!