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Refrigerator Cleaning
Refrigerator Cleaning
Refrigerator Cleaning: Is your refrigerator turning into a petri dish or is it sparkling clean and inviting? I hope not it's not a petri dish!
Refrigerator cleaning is never pleasant, but it doesn't have to be a chore!
You might ask yourself: "Why should I spend the time cleaning my refrigerator?"
Here are some reasons why you should:
- You won't risk getting sick on spoiled food and bad bacteria,
- You will have less food spoilage,
- Less food spoilage means you save money,
- A clean refrigerator operates more efficiently, you'll save on those energy bills as well!
What to Do?
Here are some simple things you can do on a regular basis to make it easier:
- Create space: Throw out anything old before going to the grocery store. You'll have more room for your perishables and put up the groceries quickly.
- Wipe Out: Regularly wipe up spills. It will save time cleaning later. Blot up as much as you can with paper towels. Use a sponge with warm soapy water to get up the sticky spots.
- Wipe Off: Wipe off the smudges, fingerprints, door handles with a pop-up cleaning cloth after doing the dishes.
Washing Your Refrigerator
Plan on a good general refrigerator cleaning day at least two times a year. May choose spring and fall, but whatever works best for you.
Don't use harsh chemicals, detergents or cleaning supplies.
The best and safest thing to do is to make a simple cleaning solution:
- 1/4 cup of baking soda
- 1 quart of warm water
Baking soda serves as a great sanitizer, odor remover and brightener. There's no need to rinse afterward unless you've used too much and there is a residue. If that happens, simply wipe it off with a clean, damp rag.
If you use a soapy water mixture, make sure to rinse and wipe dry with towels to remove soap traces.
General Cleaning Instructions
- Round up your bucket, sponge and paper towels.
- Empty the refrigerator and freezer of all contents (put perishables in another refrigerator or ice chest/cooler).
- Throw away any spoiled foods or outdated products.
- Prepare your cleaning solution above.
- Remove shelves, drawers, crisper bins, etc. Put them in the sink or bathtub. You can spray them with a mild sanitizer and let them soak while wiping out the main compartment.
- Wipe down walls, door, rubber gasket around the edge of the door.
- Wash the wire or glass shelves. Place them in the sink or bathtub. Wipe them down with the cleaning solution. Wipe, dry and replace in the refrigerator compartment.
- Scrub shelves and bins well. Rinse, shake off excess and dry. Return to the refrigerator compartment.
- Line crisper drawers with paper towels or wax paper.
- Return items to the refrigerator in an organized fashion.
- Be sure to group similar products together: salad dressings with salad dressings, etc.
- Empty refillable ice cube trays and fill with fresh water. Return them to the freezer.
- Empty automatic ice maker bucket. Start with a fresh batch of ice!
Keep it Clean
Now that you've done all that hard work, keep it clean in between times and save yourself some hard scrubbing later.
- Wipe all jars, bottles, cans and other containers with a paper towel or clean cloth before putting them back.
- Rinse and wipe dry fresh fruits and vegetables before putting them in the crisper drawers.
- Use a refrigerator deodorizer to keep it fresh.
Tackling the Freezer
What about the freezer?
Refrigerators today are frost free. Defrosting is almost a thing of the past. If you have a more antique version that needs defrosting, be sure to defrost when the frost build up is approximately 1/4 inch. It will save you time. When defrosting, never use a knife, you can hurt yourself and the appliance.
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Steps to tackle what's in the freezer:
- Remove all items in the freezer,
- Throw out anything that is old, outdated or has freezer burns,
- Check the food storage guidelines to be sure it's good to keep,
- Wipe down the inside of the freezer,
- Put like things together: Veggies with veggies, meats with meats, etc.,
- Return items to the freezer,
- Be sure to do this quickly before things defrost.
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