How can you prevent mold/mildew in the refrigerator?

Question

stuff in my frig keeps molding and i can't figure out why.

Answer 1

Cut down on the humidity level.  Most refrigerators have a slide bar that you can move to higher or lower your humidity.  If this does not work try putting some charcoal in your frig. to absorb the moisture.

Answer 2

Maybe you need a new door seal. Mildew forms when there is moisture. If it is the food going bad, try wrapping in plastic wrap or invest in some plastic storage containers. Eat the food before it expires.

Answer 3

my advice is cover everything up, place everything in bags, and make sure you keep a check on the expiry date, if it is bad, throw it into the compost bin.

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Answer 4

Try cleaning it out once in a while,that might just work

Answer 5

put an open box of Arm & Hammer in there

Answer 6

By stuff, do you mean the food or the actual parts of the refrigerator?? I agree with changing the temp & humidity levels, but I would also wash out the entire fridge with bleach water first. You may want to check your edges to make sure that the seal is tight & you don't have an air leak. If all of the cold air is being let out, that's your problem right there. If your food is molding, you may want to wrap things tighter in saran wrap or put them in ziplock bags. I tend to put most of our food in air tight containers. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

Maybe the setting is up to high. Or too low maybe. It has to be just right. Try putting it on number 2 or 3.

Another thing. Try not to leave tops of jars, and put the lids on everything. Leave nothing exposed.

Keep your fridge clean. Clean it at least once ever 2 weeks.