How to keep your fridge fresh and safe: Monthly cleaning tips
How often do you clean your refrigerator? Do you remember every nook and cranny? These are important questions. Only when this appliance is clean is it suitable for storing food? This also helps prevent food from spoiling too quickly.
23 November 2024 19:23
When cleaning the kitchen, we usually focus on washing the outside of the refrigerator. However, cleaning the inside is even more important. After all, this is where we store food. It should be as hygienic and clean as possible. It's worth knowing how to take care of the refrigerator.
At least once a month
Refrigerators are particularly prone to accumulating bacteria and harmful microorganisms. They most commonly gather on the shelves and in the bottom drawers, where we keep cold cuts, fruit, and vegetables. We usually clean refrigerators once a month, and it's better not to do it less frequently.
Regular and thorough cleaning of the interior can protect food from mould and also has a positive effect on the refrigerator's technical efficiency. Additionally, frequent cleaning helps eliminate unpleasant odours that can develop, for example, from smoked fish or blue cheese. It's important to remember that chemical cleaning agents can harm health and stored food.
What is important when cleaning the refrigerator
Useful for cleaning the refrigerator are: a soft cloth, cotton swabs or toothpicks, baking soda, vinegar, salt, and lemon juice.
First, empty the refrigerator and remove all shelves and drawers. Then, place them in warm water for a moment and wash them with vinegar. At this stage, it's a good idea to throw away expired products. For thorough cleaning, unplug the refrigerator and remove mould from the seals and drains using swabs and a water-vinegar mixture. Next, complete the cleaning by washing the inner walls with a solution of baking soda, lemon juice, salt, or vinegar.
Remember the water container hidden behind the refrigerator. You can rinse it with water and vinegar and, if necessary, clear it with a tube. Dirt in the crevices can also be removed using a swab soaked in vinegar and baking soda.
To keep the refrigerator fresh, you can use a mixture of coffee and baking soda placed in a cotton bag or small bowl. This effective solution neutralises unpleasant odours and adds a pleasant fragrance.
