Did you know that a freezer uses much more electricity when is it full of frost?
It is therefore very important to regularly defrost your appliance!
Not only does this allow you to keep your food in a healthy atmosphere...
...but it also saves energy on your bills all year round.
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Here's how to defrost your freezer easily with my homemade tricks . Watch:
We told you in the introduction, having a freezer full of frost only brings disadvantages.
On the one hand, it makes you consume more energy.
You're spending more electricity to keep your device running smoothly, which limits its lifespan!
On the other hand, having frost in the compartment is not healthy at all .
This can be a vector of bacteria and therefore bad smells.
So if you encounter this phenomenon, it's time to defrost the freezer!
According to experts, it is advisable to carry out defrosting at least twice a year.
And this is true for both models cabinet, chest or combined with a refrigerator.
To get a defrost off to a good start, follow these very simple but necessary basic principles.
First press the on/off button on the device to put it into standby and then unplug it.
It is imperative to do this in order to avoid any household risk .
Then take care of the food stored in your freezer, but not just anyhow!
They must absolutely remain frozen so be careful not to break the cold chain.
To meet this condition, you have several options.
Put your food in insulated bags, in coolers or even outside if the temperatures outside are cool enough.
Finally, do not forget to mop the places where they are temporarily stored, as water may drip.
It goes without saying, but if you maintain and defrost your freezer regularly, you can more easily control the accumulation of frost.
Each intervention is therefore much faster and much simpler to perform.
Indeed, in the presence of little frost, you only have to pass a sponge soaked in hot water or lukewarm to remove.
Another possible alternative, fill a spray bottle with boiling water and spray the walls directly with .
Then take a squeegee like this and scrape gently to remove all ice residue.
Whether using either of the 2 methods, thoroughly remove all frost from the compartment.
Is your freezer full of frost?
Don't worry, we tell you how to get out of this situation.
First, motivate yourself and do not delay any longer; defrosting should be carried out as soon as possible.
And to help you in this task, we give you a very simple 1st tip to implement.
Put boiling water in a saucepan and place it inside your freezer on a trivet.
Close the door and leave the container inside for about fifteen minutes.
Thanks to this method, all the ice can be removed without difficulty! Awesome no? Check out the trick here.
Other possibilities, you can help yourself other utensils such as a hair dryer or a steam cleaner to defrost.
The hair dryer comes in handy if you can't even put a bowl in the freezer because of the frost.
Just turn it on and start blowing hot air across the ice. Check out the trick here.
In any case, never use pointed or sharp objects to scratch.
This could chip your walls and render your device unusable.
After you've defrosted your freezer properly, the job isn't done yet.
It is now necessary to thoroughly clean the inside of the compartments.
For this, never use conventional industrial products type "Bang" or other, at the risk of damaging the walls.
A solution of white vinegar and water does the job perfectly!
Not only is this mixture not harmful, but it is also super effective in eliminating 100% of bacteria.
Finally, for your cleaning to be perfect, you must not only clean the walls...
...but also all the accessories such as shelves or lockers.
If unpleasant odors persist, also rinse the inside of the appliance with water and lemon juice. Check out the trick here.
Now that you have thoroughly cleaned the inside of your freezer, you must also clean the outside.
It is a question of cleaning the joints and the bodywork.
Do not omit this very important step, because the outside of your device is just as much a vector of germs as frost!
Plus, it's really easy to do.
Simply take your vinegar water solution and clean the exterior walls and joints with a sponge.
Also take advantage of this moment to test if the joints of the device are watertight . To do this, nothing could be simpler.
Close the freezer door on a sheet of paper and try to pull it out.
If you can do this easily, the joints are tired, even damaged.
Finally, once all these steps have been completed, all you have to do is plug the device back in.
Wait for the temperature to return to its minimum and put all your food back in.
As you will have understood, regular maintenance of your device guarantees a better lifespan as well as optimized performance.
We advise you to defrost every 3 to 6 months and thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the freezer.
This helps to stop any development of bacteria, in particular using pure white vinegar.
All this is done without problem whether preventive or curative.
To prevent the frost from coming back quickly, know that you can also use an anti-frost mat.
Defrosting is in any case THE TECHNIQUE to use par excellence to properly maintain your freezer.
And to the question whether it is possible to defrost without switching off the device, the answer is yes!
All you have to do is spray boiling water over the ice.
By doing this, the ice cream will gradually melt and it will be enough to scrape the inside with a spatula.
Finally, last little known tip that we mentioned in this article:take advantage of defrosting to probe the quality of your seals!
In the event of a failure, there may be heat loss, which makes you consume more energy for less efficient rendering.
If so, consider replacing them!
