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Cleaning your fridge is probably one of the most dreaded things in life that we hate to do. Most of us put it off until we can no longer stuff anything else into it. We keep pushing leftovers in front of older items that may never be taken out until the smell eventually captivates us into doing something about it. Until one day, we can no longer ignore the stench that comes from the fridge when we open it. This is when the chore begins.
Most fridges come with a separate freezer. This will enable you to clean them separately. If you have a fridge freezer combined, it may be a little more complicated for you to clean. If they are combined, you will have to keep your freezer items frozen while you clean. This can be accomplished with a cooler that has a lid. By placing these items together in a cooler, they should stay frozen for the duration of cleaning. This can also be done if you have a separate freezer.
You may also want to grab a cooler to set the items in that can't be at room temperature for very long. Put items such as milk, eggs, mayo, or anything that will spoil into the cooler. Once you've taken care of those items, you can take all the other items out and set aside. Most things will not spoil in the short time that it will take you to clean. Some people choose to leave the items in the fridge and move them from side to side while cleaning. This can be done if you have a small amount of items in your fridge. However, it is just about impossible if you have many things to move around. After taking care of your food, you can begin with the task at hand.
You can use any type of cleaning solution that you prefer to clean with. If you like the smell of citrus, lemon cleaners are good for this job. The lemon will absorb some of the odours. Even if you don't have any type of cleaners in your house, don't panic. You can also use dish detergent, baking soda or alcohol for cleaning the fridge. All of these items will disinfect and help with the odours at the same time.
Start at the top and work your way down. Most bacteria are found to be at the bottom of your fridge and in the crispers. The trays hold all the moisture from food inside of them that causes mould to form and the bottom of your fridge is usually where the liquid from defrosting is pooled. Both of these areas should be done last so mould and bacteria are not spread throughout your fridge. Once you have the inside done, you can do the outside.
After you have cleaned the fridge and freezer with warm soapy water, you can put a box of baking soda inside to trap the odours that are leftover. Now, you can return the items to the fridge and freezer and enjoy a nice, clean, odour-free fridge.
