In the small world of the kitchen, the blender can be considered a go-to assistant. Whether it is making delicate fruit and vegetable juices or whipping fluffy cream, it can be easily handled. However, if you want to keep the blender in good condition for a long time, the maintenance work cannot be sloppy. Here are a few blender maintenance tips for you.

After each use of the blender, it is crucial to clean it in time. Like Xiao Wang, once after beating carrot juice, he was in a hurry to go out and didn't bother to clean the blender. When he came back, he found that the remaining carrot juice had dried up and was tightly attached to the inner wall and blade of the blender. It took a lot of effort to clean it up, and it almost damaged the blade. Therefore, after use, add an appropriate amount of water to the blender immediately, turn on the mixing function and run for more than ten seconds, and let the water rinse off most of the residue. Then, wipe the outside of the fuselage with a soft damp cloth to remove the surface stains. For stubborn stains, do not use a hard cleaning tool such as a steel ball, otherwise it will easily scratch the fuselage, just as when Xiao Li cleaned the blender with a steel ball before, the fuselage is full of scratches, which not only affects the appearance but also may hide dirt.

The blades of the blender are the core components, and it is crucial to maintain them well. For example, when Xiao Zhang is mixing hard objects, he does not pay attention to control the time, resulting in serious wear and tear of the blades. When we use the blender, we must avoid mixing hard and too large ingredients. If you want to mix hard objects such as nuts, it is best to chop them slightly first. At the same time, regularly check whether the blades are loose or deformed. If you find a problem with the blades, you should replace them in time, otherwise not only the mixing effect will be greatly reduced, but also the motor may be damaged.

Correct usage habits can also prolong the service life of the blender. Xiao Zhao used to start and close the blender frequently, and it didn't take long for the blender to malfunction. In fact, the blender has a large current impact at the moment of starting and closing, and frequent operation will increase the burden on the motor. Therefore, during the mixing process, try to keep running continuously to avoid unnecessary start and stop. Moreover, don't let the blender idle for a long time, like Xiao Liu once forgot to add ingredients to the blender and turned it on directly, idling for several minutes, which is a great loss to the blender.

In addition, the environment in which the mixer is stored is also important. Keep it in a dry and ventilated place, away from heat and water sources. For example, Xiao Sun placed the mixer next to the kitchen sink, and the humid environment caused the metal part of the mixer to rust. Therefore, finding a suitable "home" for the mixer can make it more "long-lived".

Mastering these blender maintenance tips is like putting a "protective coat" on our kitchen helper, allowing it to continue to serve us efficiently and bring us more delicious food.