Repair and cleaning are two very different things and if you're not careful in cleaning something, you just might end up having to repair it. Take special care in cleaning household items, especially electronics. As a rule, electronic products should not come in contact with liquid. Water and cables don't get along. Technically speaking, most household appliances are waterproof, like the blender or the washing machine, but others like television sets and stereos are still at risk from water torture. You have to take extra care in cleaning these appliances.