The refrigerator is an essential part of any kitchen. After all, it stores most of your groceries and keeps everything fresh. So, if you enjoy preparing and eating delicious meals, your fridge needs to be clean and odor-free—and there’s no better way to accomplish that than using vinegar.
Here is how to clean your fridge in four steps!
How to clean a refrigerator with only white vinegar
The acidic nature of vinegar is perfect for dissolving grime and removing foul smells. Vinegar is also completely natural, so you don’t have to worry about getting chemical-based cleaners anywhere near your food.
Step #1. Make preparations
First, you need to get the food out of the way. Grab a cooler and place everything inside so the food won’t spoil.
Now, let’s get your cleaning solution ready. To prepare a homemade vinegar cleaner, grab a spray bottle and fill it with three parts hot water and one part white vinegar. Simple, right?
Step #2. Clean the removable parts
To make your clean-up easier, take out the removable parts—for example, racks and drawers.
Clean all these parts separately by spraying them with the vinegar solution and wiping them with a cloth. Then, let them dry without returning them to the fridge.
Step #3. Clean the walls of the fridge
With the racks and drawers out of the way, you have free access to the walls of the refrigerator. You have two options: spray the solution directly on the walls or pour some on a microfiber cloth. Finish up by wiping the walls clean.
Step #4. Remove stubborn stains
If some of the stains are giving you a hard time, you don’t have to spend hours trying to scrub them off with soapy water or vinegar solution—use baking soda paste instead!
To make the paste, mix three parts baking soda and one part water. Then, spread this paste over the stains and scrub. Baking soda is slightly abrasive, so this paste should eliminate all the stuck-on grime.
Step #5. Return everything to its place
All that’s left to do is put the shelves, racks, and drawers back in place. Now, you can restock your groceries and enjoy your clean fridge!
How to keep your fridge clean and fresh for longer
Now that you’ve finished cleaning your fridge, the only problem may be keeping it that way. So, the trick is to clean the spills as soon as they happen. You can use the same vinegar solution or simply use a damp cloth. The trick is to wipe the stains before they harden.
Also, you can prevent foul smells in your fridge by keeping a small bowl filled with baking soda.
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