Today, we're going to see together how to clean your fridge naturally.
Because you probably know it:you have to clean and disinfect his fridge regularly.
Why?
Quite simply, to prevent the development of all kinds of bacteria (salmonella, listeria, etc.).
But which product to use to clean your refrigerator and have an impeccable result ?
Know that there are effective and natural tips for eliminating stains, odors and bacteria from the fridge.
Here are 11 super effective grandmother's tips for having a perfectly clean and healthy fridge . Watch:
White vinegar is the essential natural product to disinfect and clean the fridge.
It is an economical and effective product.
It is also super easy to use. Here's how:
1. Grab your bottle of white vinegar.
2. Soak it in a clean sponge.
3. Pass the sponge yellow side inside the fridge.
3. Once the surface has been cleaned, all you have to do is give it a good wipe with a clean, dry cloth so as not to leave any moisture.
You don't even need to rinse!
Depending on the dirt to be removed, use pure white vinegar. If the fridge is not too dirty, dilute it 50% with lukewarm water in a bowl.
You can add a few drops of lemon juice to flavor the white vinegar.
It is better to use the yellow side of the sponge. The scraping side could scratch the plastic.
You can also use white vinegar to clean the outside of the fridge as explained here.
Lemon has interesting antifungal properties to clean a humid space like the fridge.
It helps fight fungus and mold.
It is also a very good antibacterial.
And we always have a lemon on hand at home, don't we? So here's how to use it:
1. Squeeze a lemon juice.
2. Impregnate a clean sponge with the juice of this lemon.
3. Clean your fridge with it.
4. And no need to rinse.
You can renew this cleaning every 15 days, as regular maintenance.
Check out the trick here.
The simplest solutions are just as effective as any products you can buy on the market.
To clean the dirty fridge door , you can simply use soapy water.
Grab some dishwashing liquid and let's go. Here's how:
1. Pour lukewarm water into a basin.
2. Add a squirt or two of dishwashing liquid.
3. Dip your clean sponge in this mixture.
4. Pass it on the handle and the walls of the fridge
5. Rinse with clean water and a clean sponge.
6. Wipe with a microfiber cloth.
It's a simple solution that you can also use to clean the joints of the fridge.
If you have trouble reaching small corners, use an old toothbrush.
You can also replace the dishwashing liquid with Marseille soap or black soap.
Bicarbonate is of course a super natural alternative to clean the fridge.
It's simple to use and very effective even when the fridge is very dirty.
Here's how:
1. In a basin, put three tablespoons of baking soda.
2. Pour half a liter of hot water into it.
3. Dip the sponge into the mixture.
4. Swipe the fridge shelves.
5. Then pass it on the walls. Don't forget the crisper and door compartments.
6. Then run the sponge over the door seals and the handle.
7. Empty the basin and pour hot water into it.
8. Rinse the sponge well in warm water.
8. Wipe the sponge all over the fridge to rinse thoroughly.
9. Wipe with a microfiber cloth.
Check out the trick here.
The combination of these two natural and acidic products is the guarantee of having a perfectly clean fridge.
Believe me, the bacteria will quickly clear off! Here's how to get rid of them:
1. Squeeze the juice of a lemon.
2. Pour it into a bowl.
3. Add a glass of white vinegar.
4. Dip a sponge into the mixture.
5. Put it in the fridge.
It's clean. And besides, it smells good!
Of course, you can double the quantities if you wish. You can also add a few drops of lemon essential oil.
Do you know the essential oil of tea tree?
It is an antibacterial and antifungal essential oil .
It can be used to disinfect a refrigerator effectively and thus eliminate mold and fungus.
Here's how:
1. Take a clean, damp sponge.
2. Put a few drops of essential oil on the sponge.
3. Pass it all over the fridge.
Finally, it is better to pass a clean dry cloth to wipe the humidity in the fridge.
You can also use lemon essential oil mixed with lemon juice and baking soda.
Lemon has antibacterial and sanitizing properties.
It also has deodorizing properties.
Combined with bicarbonate, it is very effective in cleaning and disinfecting a refrigerator.
Here's how:
1. Grab a bowl.
2. fill it halfway with water.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
4. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon.
5. Add 5 drops of lemon essential oil.
6. Mix.
7. Immerse your sponge in this mixture.
8. Pass it inside the fridge.
9. Rinse with clean water.
Check out the trick here.
Here are 2 antibacterial and antifungal products that join forces in one powerful cleanser.
White vinegar also helps to clean, disinfect and eliminate bad odors from the fridge.
Objective:to have a nickel fridge! Here's how:
1. Pour 1 liter of hot water into a basin.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of soda crystals.
3. Mix.
4. Dip a clean sponge into the solution.
5. Pass it on all the surfaces and walls of the fridge.
6. Rinse the sponge.
7. Soak it in white vinegar.
8. Sponge over the entire fridge.
There you go, your fridge is cleaned, disinfected and deodorized. Who says better ? Check out the trick here.
Household alcohol is a product that we are not used to using for cleaning.
Yet it is an excellent disinfectant which has nothing to envy to bleach.
If you combine it with baking soda, you have an effective solution for cleaning very dirty fridges.
It's very simple. Here's how:
1. Pour 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a basin.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol.
3. Mix to obtain a paste.
4. Put the paste on a sponge.
5. Clean the walls and shelves of the fridge with it.
6. Rinse immediately afterwards with clear water.
7. Wipe with a dry cloth.
Also know that baking soda eliminates bad smells from the fridge. Check out the trick here.
Soda ash is nicknamed "chlorine-free bleach".
It has the advantage of whitening like bleach , but without being toxic.
No risk for your fridge and your food!
White vinegar cleans and disinfects surfaces. Here's how:
1. Put white vinegar in a spray.
2. Spray it on the walls and shelves of the fridge.
3. In another spray bottle, pour 2 glasses of hot water.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of percarbonate to it.
5. Shake to mix.
6. Spray the fridge with the mixture.
7. Use a damp sponge to rinse.
8. Pass a cloth to dry.
It's a two-step cleaning that allows you to have an impeccable result.
If the walls of the fridge tend to yellow, this is an excellent solution. Check out the trick here.
Has your fridge got mold? It is therefore necessary to pull out all the stops to remove mold .
We're going to call on 3 deep cleaning experts:black soap, white vinegar and baking soda.
With this shock trio, you will thoroughly clean your fridge without using bleach.
Here's how to make your powerful cleanser:
1. Remove everything from the fridge.
2. Pour white vinegar into a spray.
3. Spray the vinegar on all dirty surfaces.
4. Leave on for 5 min.
5. Pour a liter of lukewarm water into the basin.
6. Add a tablespoon of black soap.
7. Add a tablespoon of baking soda.
8. Mix and soak the sponge in this mixture.
9. Pass the dampened sponge over the surfaces.
10. Rinse with clean water.
With this radical treatment, traces of dirt and mold disappear.
You will find a perfectly clean and healthy fridge. Check out the trick here.
We do not recommend that you use bleach to clean your fridge.
First, it needs to be clarified. Bleach does not clean because it does not contain surfactants.
On the other hand, it is an excellent disinfectant .
But the use of bleach is not without danger, especially near foodstuffs.
You should know that bleach is a toxic chemical. which can have serious health consequences.
If you're wondering what product to use to clean a fridge, don't hesitate.
Take white vinegar.
To discover: Bleach Or White Vinegar:Which Product To Use For Cleaning?
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The fridge can quickly turn into a real nest of bacteria.
It is therefore important to clean it regularly.
The right frequency is to do a complete cleaning every 15 days, or even once a month at least...
Provided you do a little quick cleaning with soapy water with black soap or dishwashing liquid between two major washes.
Your fridge may be perfectly clean, but bad smells persist?
Smells of fish, cheese, onion... As soon as you open the fridge door, it's infection. Anyway, does it stink?
Do not panic ! No need to buy an air freshener for the fridge.
You certainly have everything you need at home to deodorize your refrigerator.
You got it... There are plenty of natural tricks to eliminate foul odors.
Here are the 3 most effective for me:
Simply place 2 or 3 corks in the fridge. Cork will absorb odors . Check out the trick here.
Put the coffee grounds in a cup and hop in the fridge! It absorbs foul odors and leaves a pleasant smell of coffee in the fridge. As soon as it is dry, it must be changed. Check out the trick here.
Lemon and its pleasant fresh smell are an excellent air freshener for the fridge. To get rid of bad smells, put half a lemon on a shelf in the fridge. Check out the trick here.
But it's not over!
Bicarbonate, white vinegar, activated carbon...
There are plenty of other natural alternatives to get rid of strong odors in the fridge!
To discover: 10 Tips That Work To Remove Bad Smells From The Fridge.
You have found the motivation to wash your fridge. Great!
But be careful, there are a few essential preliminary steps to follow before moving on to the big cleaning of the fridge.
- First, start by unplugging the fridge cleaning time.
- Let it defrost if necessary.
- Put all the food in a cooler with ice packs to avoid breaking the cold chain.
- Remove all the accessories from the fridge:shelves, shelves, bottle holder...
- Take a new sponge.
- Remember to also dust off the grid at the back of the fridge. It is important. Here's why.
- Do not forget to clean the seals of the fridge. Because there too, mold is encrusted. But in addition, poorly maintained and worn seals can increase your electricity consumption by up to 20%!
Know that these cleaning tips for the fridge are effective for all refrigerators:new or not, American, camping and whatever the brand (Bosch, Beko, Whirlpool, Electrolux, Haier, Samsung, Lieberr, Haier, Indesit, Smeg ...).
