How to Clean a Fridge

Cleaning the refrigerator is a time-consuming process, but a necessary one. 

Moreover, it gives you a chance to get rid of items that have been in the back of the shelves for ages.  Well, there is no time like the present; so let’s begin.

1.         Have a few trash bags at the ready.  You will need to separate bottles, cans, and plastic.  This will save time when you have to place the items into separate garbage cans. 

2.         Turn off the temperature inside the fridge.  Fill the kitchen sink with warm water and dish washer soap. 

3.         Remove every item inside the fridge.  Check each item for expiration date, spoilage, and Yuck! mold.  Put these items into the trash bags.  Place the rest of the items on the kitchen table or counter, so that you can make a list of what needs to be replaced. 

4.         Remove the shelves and drawers.  Place the shelves into the sink and the drawers on top.  Spritz a bit of dish washer soap into the shelves and let warm water fill them half way.  Let them soak. 

5.         Use warm water and soap to clean the inside of the fridge.  Utilize a clean cloth.  Take another clean cloth and warm water to rinse the inside of the fridge.   

6.         Clean the side door compartments, the empty shelving space, and the bottom of the fridge as well.  While you’re at it, remove the drip dray and clean that as well.  Don’t forget the top of the fridge and the outer door. 

7.         Now you can clean the drawers and the shelves that have been soaking in the sink.  Dry them thoroughly and place them back in the fridge.  Put the drip tray back. 

8.         Turn on the temperature. 

9.         Before placing the items back into the fridge, use a damp cloth to clean bottles, cans, plastics, and jars. 

10.        Place a few open boxes of baking soda toward the back of each shelf.  This will contain any odor. 

You’re done!  Now, that wasn’t so bad, was it? 

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