7 Tips To Clean Your Refrigerator Easily And Quickly

AUG, 2024

As the summer heat ramps up, maintaining a clean fridge becomes even more essential to keep your food fresh and safe from spoilage. The combination of warmer temperatures and increased humidity can cause food to go bad more quickly, making regular fridge maintenance a must.

If you're stocking up on fresh summer produce, chilled drinks, or ingredients for those summer barbecues, a clean and well-organized fridge ensures that everything stays at its best. To help you tackle this seasonal task, here are seven essential tips for efficiently cleaning your fridge:

1. Prepare Your Cleaning Supplies

Before starting, gather all the supplies you'll need:

● Sealable bags
● Hot, soapy water
● Clean towels
● Sanitizing detergent

2. Discard Spoiled Food

● Begin by checking your refrigerator for spoiled food. Discard these items, along with any other foods stored.
● Place them in a sealed bag before disposing them in the garbage.
● If the spoiled food was in a reusable container, make sure to wash it thoroughly with hot, soapy water before using it again.

3. Empty the Refrigerator

Next, remove all the items from your fridge and place them on a counter or table. Be sure to take out all removable parts, such as shelves and drawers. Keep in mind that food that needs to stay cold should not be left out for more than two hours.

4. Clean Removable Parts

With your refrigerator empty, it's time to clean the removable parts. Wash the shelves, drawers, and other components by hand using hot, soapy water. Dry each piece with a clean towel. If the glass shelves or drawers are cold, allow them to reach room temperature before washing them to avoid cracking.

5. Wipe Down the Inside of the Refrigerator

Now, focus on the interior of the fridge. Wipe down all surfaces with hot, soapy water. Then, rinse with clean water to remove any soap residue and dry thoroughly with a clean towel. Make sure to clean inside the doors and any non-removable drawers as well.

6. Sanitize the Interior

To enhance cleanliness, you can sanitize the inside of your refrigerator. After washing with soapy water, use a mixture of 1 tablespoon of liquid bleach in 1 gallon of water to sanitize all surfaces; this is especially crucial if there have been spills or spoiled items in the refrigerator recently.

7. Reassemble and Replace Food

Once your refrigerator is spotless, return the shelves, drawers, and other removable parts. Before putting food back, wipe down the containers with hot, soapy water to prevent cross-contamination.

After everything is back in place, wash your hands thoroughly and wipe down any kitchen counters that came into contact with food or refrigerator parts.

Pro Tip: Choose a Fridge That Helps Keep Itself Clean

While regular fridge cleaning is essential, you can simplify the process by choosing a refrigerator that helps maintain cleanliness.LG fridges are equipped with advanced features designed to keep your fridge and food in prime condition:

● Even Cooling

LG's LINEAR Cooling™ technology ensures a consistent temperature with minimal fluctuation, keeping your food fresh longer.

Also, the LG DoorCooling+™ system cools the interior 35% faster than traditional systems, ensuring even cooling throughout, including the door compartments.

● HygieneFRESH+™

This innovative air filter in LG refrigerator eliminates up to 99.999% of bacteria and reduces bad odors, creating a cleaner environment inside your fridge.

● Multi Air Flow

Multiple cooling air vents distribute cold air evenly throughout the fridge, ensuring every corner is adequately cooled.

Opting for the best fridge with these features can reduce the need for frequent and intensive cleaning while also keeping your food in the best possible condition.

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