Typewriters are things, and like any thing, they need cared for. They get rusty, dirty and sticky. These ailments affect their performance. And when their performance is affected, so is yours as a writer and thinker. Luckily typewriters were made to last, and even one that appears to be at its end may just need some care. Also, people need to know how to use one, and education and advice can go a long way in fixing a typewriter's problem.