Have you ever wondered about how you can brew the perfect cup of coffee on your drip coffee maker? Well, it isn’t just about the type of beans and methods you use, but also how you maintain it. Yes, cleaning is imperative to ensure a good cup of coffee and a machine to last for years.
Surprisingly, not many people actually know how to clean their drip coffee makers. That results in lots of oil and calcium deposits that affect your coffee’s taste and the machine’s performance. To prevent that, I’ll be showing you the seven cleaning tips inspired by a cool coffee blog – Coffeeurban to clean a drip coffee maker!
Unless it says on the label, I highly recommend that you do NOT place your coffee pot or its other contents in the dishwasher. Not only might this damage your coffee pot and parts, but it may also not be cleaned as thoroughly as you expect!
So what do you do? It’s best to clean it by hand and to run a brew with the appropriate cleaning solutions.
You don’t need to clean out your entire drip coffee maker every day, besides the coffee pot. I recommend that you deep-clean the coffee maker at least once a month, which ensures that both outside and inside of the machine is completely clean and can perform well.
As for me, I deep clean once a week or once every two weeks to keep it working in top condition!
There are several types of cleaning solutions you can use to clean your drip coffee maker, both homemade or store-bought.
If you aren’t using your drip coffee maker for a few days or so, then it’s best to leave the lids of the coffee pot and water reservoir off. This will have the interiors dry properly, preventing any mold, residue, and has the airflow healthily. Also, remember that the machine should be unplugged when not in use, as a safety precaution and to prevent it from wearing out.
Sometimes our drip coffee makers incur damages without us even knowing about it! So when doing a weekly or monthly cleaning, check out your coffee pot and other parts of the machine, replacing and repairing cracked or worn out parts which are a huge danger to your safety AND the coffee maker.
Always clean up coffee spills on the heating pad, replace cracked filter baskets, and check the machine’s coffee pot every now and then for cracks.
Maintaining your coffee maker isn’t just about cleaning it right, it’s about using it right as well! With that being said, it’s important to avoid overusing it to the point that it’s considered abuse! I like brewing one huge batch a day, which prevents me from constantly switching on and off the coffee maker, as this can wear down its power.
Follow these three simple steps in deep cleaning your drip coffee machine:
Cleaning your drip coffee maker isn’t such a tedious task, only needing a bit of your time and regular cleaning materials. As long as you know what to do to keep your coffee maker clean and maintained well, then you can enjoy delicious cups of coffee for a long time. It’s not that hard and can be done within minutes!
Hopefully, this article on the seven tips to clean a drip coffee maker helped you out! So don’t wait any longer and look into using any of these tips and steps now.
If you have any questions or want to share your tips and experiences on cleaning your drip coffee maker, then comment below! Your thoughts are much appreciated.
No one can control when an unexpected expense will pop up. If your home needs urgent repairs or you have medical bills to pay, you could need cash before your next payday. If you need cash in a hurry and you own a vehicle, you might be in luck.
A secured loan using your vehicle as collateral is one of the easiest ways to get cash in your hand without any delay. Lenders are much more likely to approve a loan when their risk is reduced, and are more flexible on terms and interest rates as well.
Applying for a car equity loan couldn’t be easier. If you own your vehicle, your lender will take the Blue Book value of your car, the year and the condition into consideration when deciding on a loan amount. It’s not unusual to be approved for up to $20,000. The benefits of applying for a car title loan can make all the difference when you are searching for a borrowing solution.
Fast & Easy
Unlike traditional loans that can take several days to process, a car equity loan approval can get you cash the same day. Your application will cover only the basics as the lender’s interest will primarily be on the vehicle that you will be using as collateral. Talk to a lender today about how much you may qualify to borrow and fill out an application.
Bad or No Credit Solution
If you need money fast but anticipate having approval issues because of unestablished or poor credit, a car equity loan is the solution for you. Secured loans rarely require a credit check and can be an excellent way to establish a new credit history. Leave your past behind and work on building up your good credit with a secured car equity loan.
Keep Your Car
As long as you continue to make regular payments on your car equity loan, you can keep and drive your own vehicle. You only forfeit your car if you fail to meet the repayment schedule that you have agreed to. You won’t have to worry about how you are going to get to work or around town and you can still take money home with you on the same day you apply.
Save Money
Apart from the convenience, there are very few advantages to payday loans when you need money before your next paycheck. Ridiculously inflated interest rates, fees and penalties can add up quickly with unsecured or payday loans, and should be avoided whenever possible. With a secured car equity loan you can expect much lower rates and more flexible payment terms than you are likely to get from a traditional lender.
Flexible Repayment
With a bank loan you will nearly always face penalties for early repayment that can affect how fast you pay down your debt. The lending institutions want to keep you paying out as long as they can to collect on compound interest. With a secured car equity loan your payment agreement can be as flexible as you need it to be, as the lender is taking very little risk in their investment.
Every stylish woman knows that staying on trend doesn’t have to be expensive if you invest in high-quality staple items. You need to find a few key pieces of clothing and accessories which will not only stand the test of time but also give you the versatility needed for a variety of occasions. While fashion, by its very nature, is a continually moving beast, there are certain wardrobe items which somehow never get old. Below are seven wardrobe staples which you can rely on time and time again to come to your rescue when you need that magic combination of glamour, sophistication, and simplicity.
1. The Little Black Dress
Maybe this is an obvious item to start with, but the LBD has stood the test of time when it comes to versatility and glamour with the potential for a sexy edge when needed. You can play with the LBD like a blank canvas, dressing it up with jewelry and heels or pairing it with flats and a cardigan for the daytime or a fitted blazer for work. Accessories of any color will bring it to life and, with the right fit for your shape, can make you feel like a million dollars.
2. The Perfect Pair of Jeans
It seems that different styles of denim jeans are on rotation when it comes to what’s in fashion, but it’s highly likely you know which style of jeans compliments your figure best. Straight, flared, skinny, wide-leg high-waist; whatever makes you look and feel amazing. Your top, shoes, and accessories will take care of the color and finishing touches, but the jeans hold the show together.
3. A Sassy Midi Skirt
Some women stay away from skirts, but the truth is that a midi skirt with some flow and movement can flatter just about anyone’s shape and style. Again, this item can be paired with flats or heels depending on the occasion, and your choice of patterns and colors is endless.
4. A Statement Piece of Jewelry
Even a pair of jeans and a plain tee can be quickly transformed into a chic cocktail outfit with the right piece of jewelry. Whether it’s a necklace, earrings or a bracelet, sparkle, color and shine lifts even the most conservative of outfits to the next level, especially when you’re in a hurry to catch that cab!
5. The Classic Coat
Why cover a stunning outfit with an average coat? No one wants to uncomfortable when they’re out, but that’s no reason to compromise on fashion. Invest in a sophisticated all-rounder from a duffle coat womens’ retailer in a color to suit any outfit’s palette.
6. A Sexy Ankle Boot
Heeled ankle boots are the perfect way to get a little height and glamour while still maintaining that smart, practical edge so you can get the day done! You can wear these boots with dresses, jeans or a pantsuit.
7. A Chic (and Versatile) Bag
The ultimate staple for every woman is the all-important bag. This is somewhere you might need to invest in a few options to cover all eventualities, e.g., a small, medium and a large so that you can choose the right one for your load that day. Keep the design and colors neutral, and you’re ready for anything.
A MILLENNIAL CERTIFIED TRAINER BREAKS IT DOWN
Just like fashion, music and interior design, fitness goes through fads. Who hasn’t seen an Insta post of “Goat Yoga?” For those who bopped around to Madonna, we can’t forget Jazzercise, step aerobics, The Thigh Master, Tae-Bo, The Abdominizer, Buns of Steel, and the list goes on. Just because all “the cool kids” are doing a certain workout, does not mean it’s right for you. We turned to Vince Sant, Certified fitness trainer with ISSA and CEO of Vshred.com a fitness platform. Vince certainly speaks from a place of knowledge, with close to 1 million YouTube subscribers tuning in for his advice.
Wearable Technology
Whether they’re fitness trackers, pedometers, or calorie counters, this market has reached scheduled 4 billion in sales as of 2017. One study showed that non-wearers experienced more weight-loss because they relied on personal effort and, literally, sweat, to guide their workouts vs. a numerical data indicator. Vince suggests that “Sweat and good old-fashioned fatigue may be more reliable than data numbers on your wrist. After a few weeks or months, the novelty of knowing your step totals or resting heart rate wears off–even faster if you know about inaccurate those numbers can be.”
Spinning
People choose spinning for a variety of reason including weight loss, cardio and stress relief. Spinning is great for weight loss if done correctly and with a sensible diet that produces a caloric deficit. Vince Sant cautions that ”Spinning excessively can actually lead to atrophy of the muscles in your legs which is the opposite of strengthening them. The simple truth is that losing weight without strength and weight training can and will lead to atrophied and weakened muscles throughout the body”. Although cycling helps build some muscle, doing excessive amounts of cycling without the addition of strength training is not a comprehensive well-rounded workout.
Boxing
Boxing is a great workout for your entire body. It has stress relief benefits, helps concentration and eye-hand coordination. The improved endurance and stronger muscles you build translate effectively into life outside the ring, giving you the ability to perform everyday movements with energy and a decreased risk of injury.
Vince points out that, “With contact, boxing injuries can be a factor. Even while wearing head and mouth protection, sparring and competition can lead to minor injuries such as bruises and split lips and more serious injuries such as broken bones and concussions.” Vince suggests limiting boxing trained to shadow boxing, striking focus mitts and the smaller focus pads and hitting the heavy bag and speed bag, along with classic boxing training modalities such as running and jumping rope.
HIIT Training
HIIT training is a type of metabolic workout where you use both cardiovascular and strength training. Your aerobic and anaerobic systems will both be used throughout the routine, meaning glycogen and fat will both be used as fuels. Most of these training sessions last between 10-40 minutes. Vince says that “The biggest risk of this type of training is an injury caused by lack of supervision or know-how of the person training.” Studies show that your resting metabolic rate can be increased for the 24 hours after you do these types of workouts and that it may burn fat more efficiently than long aerobic workouts. Vince says, “The key is to recognize signs of fatigue that can lead to poor form and injury.”
Metabolic Training
This is a combination of cardio and strength conditioning. As examples, think of P90X, CrossFit, Insanity, or high-intensity circuit training. Metabolic training is about increasing “the storage and delivery of energy for any activity.” If you do this type of training the correct way, you can burn more calories, get ‘afterburn,’ build endurance, strength, and fitness while having variety. Since this type of exercise seems to have so many benefits, why doesn’t everybody just do it? “The problem,” says Vince Sant, “Is that it’s just too intense for many beginners.” The cons of this workout are that there is a high attrition rate, a risk of injury and muscle soreness. If you are set on doing this program, Vince advises to bone up on more basic fitness first.
Body Weight Training
These are simple, effective exercises to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without machinery or extra equipment. Examples include:
Push-ups
Pull-ups
Dips
Squats
Lunges
The pros of this method include high repetitions and increased endurance. There is no equipment required, it is convenient and can be done at home or while traveling. There is less risk of injury while working several muscle groups at once. Vince says, “Some of the cons include that it may be difficult to achieve an intensity that is near the individual’s one-rep max. It also may be difficult to execute for those who are overweight.”
Vibration Boards/Platforms
“These are an absolute no,” says Vince Sant. He adds, “Vibration boards do not, and will not, work better than traditional exercises like barbells or cardio. The theory is that the vibration signals are transferred into body tissues, tendons, and muscles, which increases muscle contractions and ultimately improves muscle strength, coordination, and balance. In the long term, such contractions would increase muscle mass and energy expenditure, leading to better control of blood sugar levels. But these are still theories. The overall effects of whole-body vibration therapy remain elusive, as scientific studies vary largely in the vibration parameters used.”
If you are confused, what is the best method to adopt for your workout?
Vince stresses that “a workout should be fun, convenient, not cause repetitive injury. It should involve a warm up and cool down, have appropriate gear, be mindful of weather, be aware of your body. If something is causing pain beyond burn, stop that exercise. Workouts should take into consideration pre-existing injuries. For example, if you have chronic knee pain, swimming is a good option, while jumping and squats are not. Vince sums it up with, “For the most well-rounded workout, be sure to incorporate, balance, aerobics, flexibility, and strength training.”
Vince Sant
Fitness Expert & Co-Founder V Shred
Vince Sant, 25, is the Co-Founder of V Shred, the fastest growing online fitness and nutrition portal in the world. As an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, Former
Model Turned Fitness Expert, Instagram Fitness Guru & YouTube Sensation,
Vince’s mission is to offer the masses a sustainable and transformative
lifestyle-based training program designed to put the fun back into fitness and
nutrition.
In 2015, Vince co-founded V Shred along with Nick Daniel, Roger Crandall, Kevin Pearn, who sought out to create a healthy fitness movement specifically designed to deliver profound changes in your body with the minimal amount of workout time.
Vince is responsible for creating some of the world’s most popular fitness and nutrition programs such as Fat Loss Extreme and Toned in 90 Days for women and men and Ripped in 90 Days for men.
V Shred is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit http://www.vshred.com
LARA FASHION 2019 Spring/Summer women’s clothing collection is definitely worth looking at. LARA FASHION has so much to offer in such a pretty variety. Just imagine your fashion potential with LARA. We have and here are some of the pieces we love!
The LARA past seasons collections also feature some of our favorites like the 2018 Fall/Winter Long Sleeve Animal Print Blouse.
Check out their online Shop Locator for a shop near you that carries these fashion favorites.
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On the Instagram page, we found this fabulous Spring Time blouse. Love!
About LARA FASHION (Taken from LARA FASHION US):
Established in 2002, LARA Fashion is a wholesale brand that is proudly carried in over 2000 retailers across the world. We’re also proud to boast that more than 75% of our distribution network is small to medium sized businesses. When you shop our brand, you are supporting a network of dreamers, go getters and boutique owners.
The Best Bathing Suits! With Ochie Swim you can check off all your warm weather vacay essentials in one place. Teenie bikini, check! Sexy little dress for poolside dining, check! Playful romper, check! Ochie Swim has it all.
This beautiful line gets its inspiration from the Caribbean’s warm breezes, soft sand and ever so blue waters. We’ll take one of each, please.
Warm Weather Faves by Ochie Swim:
The Olivia – this stunning bandeau style one-piece features open sleeves with feminine string ties that can be tied on top, on your shoulders or on the side. It’s lace-up back and “cheeky” style back makes this suit as gorgeous coming as going.
The Farrah – this bralette-style bikini top with a V detail goes beautifully with the corresponding full-coverage Farrah bottom or the Donna style which features a “cheeky” bottom.
The Bo – with a fixed bow on the front and metal clasp closure this beautiful bikini top can also be worn with its removable halter neck strap. It’s designed to be worn with its corresponding Bo bottom which features on-trend tie sides or with the “cheeky” bottomed Donna. Gorgeous either way!
About Ochie Swim: Founder Hana Lloyd didn’t set out to be a designer/business owner. She traveled the world as an airline captain before starting Ochie Swim. Born in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad, Lloyd’s Caribbean influence comes through in Ochie Swim’s gorgeous colors and patterns. Ochie Swim has been featured in Cosmo and Elle. This rapidly growing brand is fast becoming a fan favorite.
Swedish Watch Brand Gyllen
Newly launched Swedish brand GYLLEN is selling Swiss watches for women that not only serve as a timepiece but also act as a visual reminder to life’s endless possibilities. Intrigued? This already much buzzed about brand is offering even the pickiest of buyers ultralight, modern, affordable pieces which truly compliment any outfit. All watches have Swiss movement, unscratchable sapphire crystal glass, 50M water resistance and are plated in real 24K 99.9% purity gold, shiny white gold and rose gold colour.
Julyana Otelinger, who previously worked with the #1 lighting designer in the world Ingo Maurer, joined forces with her partner Richard Gyllenbern to disrupt the watch industry by selling value through emotions and feelings. The duo is targeting women who want to buy a watch not only because of its quality and aesthetic design but more so because they feel a strong connection with the brand message and infinity sign on the watch.
The brand’s core message is already hitting hard with buyers. One Australian girl with cancer reminds herself to keep fighting, one Swedish girl with Cervical Dystonia is reminded about acceptance, while another Belgian girl who lost her daughter is reminded about balance and to appreciate the small things in life.
All these ladies are sharing their stories on the brand’s website which serves to empower other women to stay strong, keep fighting and to be reminded that regardless of what you do, have done or will do, everything is possible.
All watches have gone through rigorous quality controls to meet the standards of true affordable feminine luxury with prices less than $199.
It’s not uncommon to find most people switching from cigarette smoking to vaping today. E-cigs are an elegant alternative to tobacco smoking and also carries fewer health risks. Finding the best cheap vape starter kits 2019 can certainly be a daunting task. There are many vape products in the market today, and if you’re switching from cigarettes, you can find it confusing.
As for the people who have already made that step, there’s no turning back as vaping gives you a total lifestyle change. If you’re a newbie, here are some things that you need to keep in mind.
Your Body Will Notice the Difference
Contrary to what some people advocate against vaping, e-cigs have more benefits than their counterparts – the traditional tobacco. The first benefit that you’ll experience if you’re switching for the first time is the increase in the amount of oxygen in your body. With vaping, you are no longer consuming carbon monoxide inhaled when smoking tobacco.
Secondly, your lungs will start to clear mucus, and you’ll notice a difference in breathing. Besides, there are other long term benefits of vaping as compared to smoking tobacco. For instance, statistics suggest that you can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack in five years.
Diverse Flavors
In comparison to tobacco smoking, vaping introduces a wonderful benefit where you get to enjoy various flavors. There’s a variety of e-liquids in the market designed to suit different tastes. If you’re switching from cigarettes, you can experiment with the distinct flavors like cinnamon, vanilla, buttered popcorn, creamy flavor, fruity flavors, menthol, watermelon, and the list is endless.
Also, since the amount of chemicals you’re consuming is dropping rapidly, you’ll experience improvement on your tongue. Therefore, everything you eat will be tastier.
More Savings
The cost of smoking is very high especially in countries where taxation on tobacco is fierce. Vaping can help you to save money as compared to cigarette smoking.
If you opt to go for reusable vaping devices, you will save a lot of money eventually as long as you regularly maintain your equipment. Apart from the reduced health risks benefits, you will also have a chance to save money on healthcare costs.
Maintenance
Maintenance is an indispensable part of the vaping practice. If you want your equipment to serve you a long time to come and enjoy a full vaping experience, there’s a price to pay. If you opt for disposable, e-cigs, you can save some money but you may never know what vaping is all about.
So, if you purchase a durable vaporizer, or a MOD or other customizations to suit your needs, you’ll need to have a good plan of maintaining your device. You also need to get accustomed to cleaning your equipment for a tremendous experience.
In conclusion, if you’re switching from cigarettes, vaping will be a fantastic way to help you save money, and reduce the health risks involved in cigarette smoking. Besides, if you’re looking into a different experience, vaping will offer you a world flavor.