A clean fridge is essential for two main reasons: maintaining food safety and prolonging the life of the appliance. However, regularly deep cleaning your fridge can sometimes be a lengthy task, especially trying to get into tight spaces and smaller gaps.
You can try and use cloths and wipes to remove the grimy residue and stains, but you will most likely still be left with built-up dirt wedged in corners. Instead, there is one household item that will do the job for you, leaving your fridges sparkling clean.
A toothbrush is “perfect for cleaning tight spaces and crevices,” says cleaning services company, Scrub Cleaning. Toothbrushes can be can purchased for under a pound at supermarkets.
Now, when it comes to deep cleaning your fridge, preparation is one of the most important things. The experts advise unpluging the fridge and freezer to both conserve energy and ensure safety during the cleaning process.
Remove all food items, placing them in a cooler with ice packs to keep them fresh, and defrost the freezer if there is a build up of ice. You should also place towels around to catch melting water.
The last step is to gather all your cleaning materials ready to begin the job. Keeping them in close reach will make the process easier.
To make sure you are thoroughly cleaning the interior of your fridge, start of with using a sponge or cloth dipped in warm soapy water to clean walls, ceiling and the floor of the fridge and freezer. Next move on to the stubborn stains.
When it comes to tough spots, apply a paste that is made out of baking soda and water, or distilled vingear. Let it sit for a few minutes and then proceed to scrub. This is where the tooth brush comes in handy.
Additionally, “use a toothbrush to clean around rubber seals and tight corners” to ensure you’ve removed any hidden grime.
The finally thing to do is give everything a wipe down with a damp cloth to remove any soap residue, and then dry it using a microfibre cloth.