August 20th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Looking back through the vacuum cleaner advertisements of yesteryear, it becomes clear this humble household appliance is useful for more than simply getting the floors clean. Here we present to you 5 benefits of vacuum ownership that are generally overlooked by modern-day manufacturers: Vacuum your baby The biggest problem with babies is that they are dusty. 'However will I remove all this baby dust?' is the common lament ... Read more

August 1st, 2012 by Louise Carter

Got those winter blues? Here are some happy appliances, guaranteed to cure what ails ye: Heath the hilariously happy heater Always keen to warm your house, Heath loves nothing more than a satisfying night of heating followed by a good dust. Frederick the fabulously fit fridge Is your fridge running? Well you'd better go catch it, it's halfway down the street! (HA HA HA) Max the maniacally merry microwave When Max is ... Read more

August 1st, 2012 by Louise Carter

It's well and truly flu season, with the Appliances Online office beginning to resemble that epic battle scene from Gone with the Wind: We all know that there's really no better way to recover from being sick than to get plenty of rest. But is there anything in particular you should eat to ensure a speedy recovery? Or is the key to avoid food altogether? "Feed a cold, ... Read more

July 26th, 2012 by Louise Carter

You know that thing where someone you love cooks you dinner, and it just isn't very good? "Mmmm," you say, dabbing politely at your mouth with a folded serviette. "This is… just… uhmmm… do you have any wine?" You want to like it, but sadly nothing can make up for the fact that it tastes like a particularly inexpensive brand of cat food. THIS was precisely the experience I ... Read more

July 24th, 2012 by Louise Carter

In the lead-up to the games, this food-obsessed appliance blogger asks the question: what do athletes eat? We'll start by looking at what they should eat: A balance of protein, carbs and fats Complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain bread, pasta, brown rice and fruit) make up an essential part of an athlete's diet, because carbs provide fuel to the body. Next, lean protein (fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, beans and ... Read more

July 13th, 2012 by Louise Carter

“Progress in the service of mankind” was the aspiration of the founder of Siemens, Werner von Siemens, and 160 years later this motto still holds true. Founded in Germany, Siemens is a global company that specialises in designing and manufacturing high quality household appliances. Why Siemens? Excellence in design Siemens products continue to receive awards from major design names internationally. In the 2012 Red Dot product design awards, 25 out ... Read more

July 10th, 2012 by Louise Carter

I'm not going to lie to you – I love cooking shows. There's little in this world I love more than sitting on the couch in my trackie daks and scoffing at the silly contestants of MasterChef who don't even know their crème fraîche from their crème anglaise. Fools! However I'm well aware of the fact our television screens seem to be getting increasingly saturated in the ... Read more

July 4th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Hello everyone! My name is Louise and I like cats. To celebrate Cat Appreciation Week*, I've put together a special edition 'Cats in the Fridge' blog for your enjoyment. (They're cats! And they're in the FRIDGE! What more do you need?? I mean, other than articles of substance, originality, intelligence and wit...) ...cats!!! (Please help me...) Here is a cat, demonstrating the advantages of large door shelves. If your ... Read more

July 3rd, 2012 by Louise Carter

03 July: Appliances Online, Australia’s largest online retailer for whitegoods and appliances, and Electrolux have joined with the 1 Million Women charity to take action against climate change and encourage Australians to make practical changes to live more sustainably. Founded in 2009, 1 Million Women is a national movement of women and girls committed to addressing climate change. It aims to raise awareness for how Australian women ... Read more

June 29th, 2012 by Louise Carter

With articles like 'Seven tips for a perfect steak', 'A short guide to defrosting meat' and 'Meaty matters: all your meat storage questions answered!', you'd be forgiven for thinking that the blogging contingent of Appliances Online is staffed entirely by werewolves. Now don't get me wrong – I enjoy eating meat – however I'm also keenly aware of the problems that go hand in hand with overindulgence. ... Read more

June 26th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Recently we caught up with our CEO John Winning to find out how Australian families can reduce their electricity bills ahead of the new carbon tax. “The carbon tax kicks off in a couple of weeks and is reported to increase power bills by 10-20% across Australia, depending on where you live. Yet, with the right knowledge, households might be able to help reduce this impact by ... Read more

June 26th, 2012 by Louise Carter

If your kitchen only had room for either an oven OR a fridge, which would you choose? I thought the answer to this would be obvious, but apparently there is a person out there (a real person who lives in Sydney) who chose… the OVEN. This seems mental to me, but apparently it can work? Personally I prefer my food non rancid, but each to their own I ... Read more

June 26th, 2012 by Louise Carter

♪ No, I don't want to scrub it No, I don't want to clean the tiles and No, I don't want to scour the bathtub No, I don't want none of this grime, but no I don't want no scrub Scrubbing is a task that can't get no love from me I'd rather poke out my eyes Til I bleed and die Than give the floors a clean No, I don't want no scrub Scrubbing ... Read more

June 20th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Most of us are aware that fresh juice is better than store-bought juice. But why is that? A bit of research reveals that it's a lot more complicated than it would first seem. There has been a lot of attention in the press recently of people who have overcome serious health problems by incorporating fresh juice into their diet. The main arguments for fresh juice are: •    It ... Read more

June 15th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Is your oven disgusting? Here's a suggestion: clean it. "But oven cleaning products are scary!" No argument here: most oven cleaning solutions you'll find in the supermarket contain nasty chemicals that are (potentially) bad for your health, and bad for the environment too. And when you think about it, do you really want to put nasty chemicals into the place where you cook your food? Personally, I prefer my pavlova without ... Read more