Over time, your refrigerator can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Your fridge naturally harbors bacteria at low levels, but this slowly increases through contact with old food or spills. The same is true of molds. If you’ve ever noticed the fuzzy green stuff on spoiled fruit, you know what we’re talking about. Fortunately, it’s easy to clean these up if you get to them in time! Follow the deep cleaning steps below to make sure your refrigerator is safe and lasts longer – no matter how bad things get in there!
Step #1: Empty Out Your Fridge
Before you start scrubbing your fridge free of any moldy substances, take everything out first. This includes all shelves and drawers. Once everything is out of the fridge, you can start scrubbing it down.
Step #2: Disinfect With Vinegar And Water
Mix up a simple mixture of white vinegar and water – half-and-half usually works well. Then, spray this all over your refrigerator to get rid of mold and bacteria that may be on any surface or crevice in your fridge. Wipe it down with an old rag or sponge. This will help disinfect the refrigerator before you put anything back in there! Besides killing unwanted bacteria, vinegar also makes your fridge smell less like rotten food than most other cleaning products would by itself.
Step #3: Clean All Surfaces Thoroughly
Once the surfaces are dry, go back over everything with a regular multi-purpose cleaner or dish soap. This will get rid of any remnants left behind by the vinegar. A good soak with dishwasher liquid is one of the best ways to remove smells in most situations, so don’t skimp! Once everything’s clean, it’s time to put your fridge back together!
Step #4: Line The Shelves With Baking Soda
Before you put anything back in your refrigerator, line all of the shelves and drawers with baking soda . As baking soda absorbs excess moisture in the air – helping prevent mold growth – this will also help keep your fridge smelling fresh for longer periods of time.
And there you have it! You’ve successfully deep cleaned your refrigerator – now all that’s left is to put everything back in your fridge and start using it again. Once you get to the point where everything is piling up in there and things are starting to get smelly, simply repeat this process for even better results! You can also find ideas to clean the exterior of your fridge online! If you are ever having trouble with your fridge, we are here to help. Give us a call at 1 877-650-0775 when you need assistance with your refrigerator!