I hate cleaning my refrigerator, so I'm always thinking of ways to make it easier. I have a side by side one. I take my shelves and drawers out, and wash them in the dishwasher. The dishwasher done a great job cleaning them. I just two at a time and that way I don't have to empty the all the food out. All I have to do it just wipe the walls and the bottom out. I hope this helps another busy mom out.
By CHRISTINA DEE COBB from Greenwood, SC
Editor's Note: Some drawers are not dishwasher safe and can be damaged by the hot temperatures.
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After cleaning the outside of my refrigerator, I place plastic wrap or "press 'n seal" over the entire top. Just replace as needed. Saves a lot of elbow grease.
If you do not do this, your refrigerator will work harder, using more electricity. It also will shorten its life. Follow the directions in your manual.
Next time you scrub out your refrigerator, scrub it with baking soda added to your water. It gives it a clean fresh smell.
I always clean out food from the fridge every week on the day before trash day. That way, there is no rot smell in the house or rotting food in the fridge.
When I clean my refrigerator, after removing all food and checking every thing, I take out all the shelves and bins. I then put them all in my "clean" bathtub.
I designate one day each week to go through my refrigerator to clean out any spoiled food and look for any good leftovers. Once I am finished with this task, I create a new recipe from the leftovers.
I admit cleaning the fridge is not high on my list but after I'm done cleaning the outside, I take strips of plastic wrap and place it on top of the fridge. Voila! Next time? Just replace.
Pick one day a week to clean out your refrigerator and wipe the shelves out then you'll do less work and always have a cleaner fridge than if you always let it get gross.
When refrigerators get old or have been in storage for a long time they can take on a stale odor, making it a less than appealing place to store your food. Often what happens is mold grows and creates the bad odors. Use the following recipe to help remove the mold and the odor.
This is a page about removing odors from a refrigerator. Determining the source is the first step in removing odors from your refrigerator.
This is a page about cleaning grease off a refrigerator. Your kitchen can be a greasy environment, leaving residue on appliances, counters, and cabinets.
