A refrigerator is an indispensable appliance in the kitchen that helps us keep food fresh for a long time. However, over time, it gets dirty, which can lead to an unpleasant odor.
The odor can occur for several reasons, such as spilled food residue, expired food, mold, etc. Which told you how to wash your refrigerator properly and often to avoid this problem, reports Oboz.
To prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the refrigerator, you should clean it regularly. For example, throw away spoiled food and wash the shelves, especially if something has spilled on them.
However, a thorough cleaning is required two to four times a year. If you don’t, you won’t be able to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria that cause the unpleasant odor.
In addition, food is stored in the refrigerator, so dirt can not only cause discomfort but also harm your health.
How to clean the refrigerator correctly
How to clean the refrigerator correctly
- Empty it of food. If you have perishable food, put it in a cooler bag.
- Then remove the shelves and drawers and wash them by hand. Don’t put plastic containers and shelves in the dishwasher, as they can be deformed by the hot water.
- Avoid using harsh detergents to clean the refrigerator, as a strong odor may remain and then transfer to the food.
- Wipe down all the cracks and corners of your refrigerator to prevent dirt from causing odors.
Sometimes the unpleasant odor is not caused by the fact that the refrigerator is filled with spoiled food, but because the drainage hole is clogged. Therefore, it is worth cleaning it, as well as the drip tray for collecting condensation drops.
To begin, unplug the appliance from the power supply and move it away from the wall.
At the bottom of the back wall you will see a drip tray. This is where water collects and drains into the drainage hole in your refrigerator. Remove the drip tray and rinse it with water and detergent.
If your drainage hole is clogged, you may notice that condensation builds up inside the refrigerator. You can use a special tool that usually comes with the refrigerator, cotton swabs, or a long, flexible brush to clean it out.
Pull the cleaning tool into the tubing to remove any dirt that has accumulated. Then you can rinse the tube with warm water using a syringe.