What should I use to clean my refrigerator?

Question

I normally just use a wash cloth and water. Is there something else I should use to clean out my refrigerator?

This is my project for this rainy day!

Answer 1

I just use washing up liquid in water to clean mine,some people use a solution of bicarbinate of soda.This is good to use after defrosting a freezer,just wash over after you have cleared away all ice,supposed to prevent quick build up of ice.

Answer 2

Bicarbonate of soda it also gets rid of smells

Answer 3

I use windex I don't use anything else though because I don't want to contaminate the food.

Answer 4

I use hot soapy water and a dish cloth. For stains and smells I spray lemon scented Fantastik multipurpose cleaner. Have a small container of Baking Soda in there to keep odors at bay.

Answer 5

White vinegar is a brilliant cleaning agent.

Answer 6

magic erasers are awesome!

Answer 7

I agree with the previous.

Warm soapy water and bi carb.

Don't use other detergents or disinfectants.

Answer 8

I put some lemon juice in the water.

Answer 9

Step 1. Start by emptying all the food from the fridge, including old leftovers and recipe surplus ingredients. Place perishable items in a cooler to keep them fresh while you work. Decide what items need to stay and what items need to be discarded, keeping in mind that open jars and bottles of condiments should be tossed after six months. So should any item that is past its expiration date.

Step 2. Use a mixture of hot soap and water or anti-bacterial wipes to wash down the inside of the fridge from top to bottom. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of drawers and compartments. It’s also a good idea to wipe down the exterior making sure to eliminate germs lingering on handles and removing dust from the top of the appliance.

Step 3. Once the inside of your fridge is clean and dry, help keep it that way by lining the shelves and drawers. Super-absorbent refrigerator liners form a barrier that soaks up and traps messy leaks and spills, protecting your fridge interior. Plus the liner will reduce the time you spend cleaning the fridge the next time around.

Step 4. You’re ready to begin loading food back into the refrigerator. Take the time to wipe down jelly jars, ketchup bottles and other condiments that may have developed a sticky film or build-ups around lids and bottle tops. Sort items by size and frequency of use, putting smaller often-needed items in easy access door shelves.

Make sure to repeat this “deep cleaning” process at least twice each year, and develop a healthy habit of regularly cleaning out perishables and replacing fridge liners. When the seasons change is also a good time to pull the refrigerator away from the wall and sweep up dust and debris.

Cleaning out the fridge may not be at the top of your spring cleaning chore list, but it is a necessary and important part of keeping your kitchen, and the food you eat, sanitary.

Now put half a cut lemon on a plateful of salt at the back of the fridge. Gives it a wonderful smell.

Answer 10

try using bicarbonate of soda with a damp cloth....then wash it out with water......always works for me ....getting it clean and fresh

Answer 11

Dettol antibacterial wipes.

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Answer 12

Bicarbonate of Soda dissolved in water is traditional but the BEST product to use is MILTON STERILISING LIQUID the stuff that baby bottles are soaked in to sterilising them.

Put a capful into a bowl of tepid water and using a clean cloth systematically clean the whole fridge constantly rinsing the cloth into the solution frequently. Change the solution if you need to.

Make sure you run the cloth between the pleats of the door seal, this is the common place for bacteria to build up due to food debris getting trapped.

I have used this method before putting an old fridge into storage with the door shut for a year and when it was opened up you would never have known it was off - no mould whatsover nor nasty smells

Answer 13

finish off with a final rinse of bicarb  clean cloth rinsed in a solution of this and plain water

Answer 14

I usually use antibacterial Palmolive dish soap and hot water. I get an old rag, a sponge and a bucket and clean.