How do you clean a fridge?
Get started cleaning your fridge
Step 1: empty the fridge
Take your groceries from the fridge and store them in a cooler. If it's cold enough outside, you can put your food outside or in the fridge. Also make sure to take out the separate parts from the fridge. Think of drawers, racks, and shelves. Do you have a freezer compartment in your fridge? You need to clean this regularly as well.
Step 2: make soapy water
It's best to clean your fridge with warm water and some neutral soap or all-purpose cleaner. Don't use abrasives or aggressive cleaners such as bleach or thinner. This is harmful for the interior of your fridge. You can also clean your fridge with fridge cleaner.
Step 3: check the water drainage
As soon as the fridge is empty, start cleaning the water drain. The opening of this is at the bottom on the inside of the fridge. Is the drain clogged? Use a cotton swab or skewer. You prevent a clogged drain by not placing food near the entrance of the drain. It's also better to keep the back wall of the fridge clear.
Step 4: clean the inside
Remove the loose parts and the inside of the fridge. Don't forget the rubbers of the fridge door. Dirt easily accumulates here. After you cleaned everything, clean the fridge with a clean, dry cloth.
Step 5: clean the outside
After cleaning the inside, it's time for the outside of the fridge. Wipe the outside with the soapy water and dry the outside with a clean cloth. Do you have a fridge with a ventilation grid at the back? We recommend that you clean it once a year. You can use a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush for this.
Step 6: put things in the fridge
Now that your fridge is completely clean, all you have to do is organize your fridge. Put the loose parts back in their place and put the food back in the fridge. When your fridge is completely organized, you put the plug in again.
