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We all have appliances that are sitting in the cupboard unused. What if you could find a way to re-use these? Before you buy another kitchen gadget, try these genius hacks that make the appliances you already own work harder (and smarter).

1. Air Fryer Hack – Skip the microwave. Reheat leftover pizza in the air fryer for a crispy base and melted toppings without drying it out. Just a few minutes is all it takes, and it tastes almost as good as fresh.
This works especially well with air fryers that have precise temperature control.

We recommend the Ninja Air Fryer if you don’t already have one. It is easy to clean, has great temperature control and is well priced. You can this on Amazon here

2. Rice Cooker Hack – Your rice cooker can do way more than rice. Add protein, veggies, and seasoning to create quick one-pot meals with minimal prep and almost no cleanup. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy lunches.
Multi-function rice cookers make this even easier.

The Panasonic Rice Cooker will provide you with the option to cook other foods. It will save you mess and time in the kitchen. Available now on Amazon.

3. Blender Hack – Homemade Sauces in 30 Seconds. From salad dressings to pasta sauces, your blender can replace store-bought versions in seconds. Just throw in fresh ingredients, blend, and you’re done — no cooking required.
A high-powered blender gives the smoothest results.

The Russell Hobbs blender is ideal for making sauces, soups, smoothies and much more. In premium matte black, it will make a statement in any kitchen.

4. Dishwasher Hack – Clean Oven Racks & Fridge Shelves. Most people don’t realise the dishwasher can handle bulky items. Oven racks, fridge shelves, and even extractor filters can come out sparkling with a hot cycle. Just make sure they’re dishwasher-safe first.
Dishwashers with adjustable racks work best for this.

5. Slow Cooker Hack – Batch Cooking for the Week. Use your slow cooker to prep meals for several days in one go. Soups, shredded meats, and stews freeze well and make weeknight dinners almost effortless.
A programmable slow cooker makes timing even easier.

We have trialled the Phillips slow cooker recently and find that it has the perfect mix between simplicity and usability. Highly recommend if you don’t already have one.

6. Coffee Machine Hack – Iced Coffees at Home. Your coffee machine isn’t just for hot drinks. Brew strong coffee or espresso, pour it over ice, add milk or syrup, and you’ve got café-style iced coffee without the daily spend.
Machines with espresso or cold-brew options shine here.

Iced coffees are no new thing. But this quick cold brew coffee maker by Mr. Coffee can brew your caffeine hit in 10 minutes. Give it a go if you dare.

7. Stand Mixer Hack – Shred Chicken in Seconds. Instead of shredding chicken by hand, drop cooked chicken breasts into your stand mixer and let it do the work. In seconds, you’ll have perfectly shredded chicken for wraps, salads, and meal prep.

This chicken shredder from Amazon will shred your chicken in seconds.