Clear out the refrigerator
Before we do that
fridge should we clean it completely. The food can be on the balcony, in a cooling box or in basement, cellar be temporarily stored. For safety reasons, we should switch off the refrigerator and pull the plug before cleaning. If the refrigerator is not installed, we should move it away from the wall to also clean the back wall.
Defrost the freezer compartment
The freezer should be defrosted at least twice a year. Reason: the freezer needs more energy if it has to cool the food through thick layers of ice. Anyone who defrosts the icebox regularly saves energy and money. By the way, for all the bargain hunters among you: this way you can save money on washing, drying and ironing.
If the freezer is off and empty, a bowl of hot water can be placed in it so that the ice layers melt more quickly. The melt water can be wiped up with a cloth.
Proper cleaning: With these home remedies it works!
- Clean drawers: Remove any shelves and drawers from the refrigerator and use a damp sponge and Detergent clean.
- Clean fridge walls: To avoid stubborn dirt and mold, we have to wipe all grooves and corners with a damp cloth with detergent. Alternatively, there are useful home remedies that can help. Vinegar cleaner (Vinegar water) or citric acid Not only help to avoid unpleasant smells, they also keep bacteria and germs away. Citric acid is also a helpful home remedy for cleaning the baking sheet.
- Outside cleaning: The refrigerator should also be wiped from the outside with a damp cloth. Anyone with a fridge Water dispenser should have this too descale. It works very easily with the right home remedies such as vinegar essence, citric acid or denture cleaner.
Put in the fridge
If everything is clean, the inside walls of the refrigerator should be dried and the drawers should be reinserted. Turn the fridge back on and put the food in it. Perishable foods (such as meat, vegetables and sausages) belong in the lower part of the fridge, because the temperature is lowest here.
If you don't have a vegetable compartment, you should store these products in plastic cans – so there are no strange smells in the fridge.