Like any other appliance, proper maintenance and care can keep your sewing machine working at peak performance for the lifetime of the machine as well as prevent breakdowns or unexpected costs to repair your machine. The more you use your machine, too, the more often it should be serviced. If you’re someone who uses your sewing machine daily, consider having it professionally serviced once a year. And you should clean your sewing machine after every use to keep it in prime working condition. Some of these machines come with hard or soft covers that can help you do save your time!