How do you deep clean your refrigerator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a word: methodically. Remember, this is the appliance that keeps your food fresh and, by inference, keeps you healthy. Therefore, it deserves respectful treatment that you can provide by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/newstage.betterlifemaids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-do-you-deep-clean-your-refrigerator.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re disinfecting a bathroom, tidying up your garage<\/a>, or scrubbing an entire home, it pays to be organized. Therefore, before you start on your fridge, prepare all your cleaning tools and supplies. Be sure to put them all within reach, but out of the way. By doing this you\u2019ll finish work in no time and can take the rest of the day off to chill at the banks of River des Peres<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe last thing to do before you start cleaning is to make sure your fridge is unplugged. It is still an electrical appliance and you\u2019ll be using a lot of water to scrub it. And you already know that water and electricity do not mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#2 Remove everything that can be removed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pretty self-explanatory. You can hardly expect yourself to be efficient and thorough if there are a thousand things getting in your way. Therefore, everything must go: food, drinks, shelves, and drawers. With that, you\u2019re ready to get down \u2018n dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 Cleaning the interior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now the real work begins. First, you\u2019ll need a solution of baking soda and warm water. 2 tablespoons in a quart is enough but you can make more if you think you\u2019ll need it. This will be the detergent that you\u2019ll use for the entire fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Side note: You can use a real detergent if you wish. However, make sure it is a mildly scented one, as the smell can linger for a while and your food can pick it up. And detergent-flavored food is… well, not very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moving on, scrub the inside of the fridge with a cloth soaked in the previously made solution. Be sure to get into every nook and cranny, since they retain the most dirt and odors. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer<\/a>, and doing this will make sure it absorbs all the smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThat said, for the best effect, let it sit soaked for 5-15 minutes. Depending on how strong the odor is, you may want to let the solution sit a bit longer. After that, use a clean moist cloth to rinse the inside and, finally, dry all the surfaces with a towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PRO TIP: If the odor persists even after a second soda treatment, take a smaller ceramic bowl, fill it with baking soda, and leave it in the empty fridge overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 Clean the shelves and drawers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use the same baking soda solution to wipe shelves and drawers. If there\u2019s any hard-core dirt or odors that won\u2019t come off in the first go, soak them in the same solution for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re disinfecting a bathroom, tidying up your garage<\/a>, or scrubbing an entire home, it pays to be organized. Therefore, before you start on your fridge, prepare all your cleaning tools and supplies. Be sure to put them all within reach, but out of the way. By doing this you\u2019ll finish work in no time and can take the rest of the day off to chill at the banks of River des Peres<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last thing to do before you start cleaning is to make sure your fridge is unplugged. It is still an electrical appliance and you\u2019ll be using a lot of water to scrub it. And you already know that water and electricity do not mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pretty self-explanatory. You can hardly expect yourself to be efficient and thorough if there are a thousand things getting in your way. Therefore, everything must go: food, drinks, shelves, and drawers. With that, you\u2019re ready to get down \u2018n dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now the real work begins. First, you\u2019ll need a solution of baking soda and warm water. 2 tablespoons in a quart is enough but you can make more if you think you\u2019ll need it. This will be the detergent that you\u2019ll use for the entire fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side note: You can use a real detergent if you wish. However, make sure it is a mildly scented one, as the smell can linger for a while and your food can pick it up. And detergent-flavored food is… well, not very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving on, scrub the inside of the fridge with a cloth soaked in the previously made solution. Be sure to get into every nook and cranny, since they retain the most dirt and odors. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer<\/a>, and doing this will make sure it absorbs all the smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, for the best effect, let it sit soaked for 5-15 minutes. Depending on how strong the odor is, you may want to let the solution sit a bit longer. After that, use a clean moist cloth to rinse the inside and, finally, dry all the surfaces with a towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PRO TIP: If the odor persists even after a second soda treatment, take a smaller ceramic bowl, fill it with baking soda, and leave it in the empty fridge overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the same baking soda solution to wipe shelves and drawers. If there\u2019s any hard-core dirt or odors that won\u2019t come off in the first go, soak them in the same solution for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n#2 Remove everything that can be removed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#3 Cleaning the interior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#4 Clean the shelves and drawers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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