Kitchen Cleaning Tips: How To Clean A Fridge

Cleaning Tips: How To Clean A Fridge.

Every week, remove fridge shelves and compartments and wash them in warm soapy water, then rinse. Wipe the inside of the fridge with a mixture made up of two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda for every litre of warm water. Get into the rubber door seal with an old toothbrush and don't forget the outside of the door and the handle, germs will thrive there if left unchecked.

For stains, inside the fridge can be rubbed with a strong bicarbonate of soda paste or white toothpaste. A couple of times a year, pull the appliance away from the wall and vacuum the cooling element at the back, it will make the fridge more efficient, so that you have more money to spend on filling it up.

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a patch test. If you are unsure as to whether the item you're cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.