Consumption

Do you know what the most used kitchen appliance in your kitchen is? That's right, your refrigerator!
This is also the place where we want to keep everything fresh, healthy and crisp. That's why it's important to avoid musty smells and dirty edges. A clean refrigerator is also better for food safety and energy consumption.

You don't need much to keep your refrigerator clean: a solution of water with dishwashing liquid (or mild all-purpose cleaner) or a spoonful of soda in 5 liters of water. A mixture of ¾ vinegar and ¼ dishwashing liquid in a spray can also give good results. Vinegar also ensures that odors disappear.

Empty everything
Unplug the plug from the socket.
Remove all your products from the refrigerator and place them outside in the winter or store them in cool bags with cooling elements. Remove shelves, drawers, containers and racks that you can remove.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator and polish with clean water. Dry everything thoroughly with a clean cloth. Do the same with the loose elements that you removed from the refrigerator.
Don't forget the door and the door seal!

Clean the drain hole!
Regularly, water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator; this is due to the clogged drain hole at the back of the refrigerator. This drain drains the water droplets that are formed by cold air on the back wall of the refrigerator. Pierce the drain with, for example, a skewer wrapped in some kitchen paper.

Mold stains
These stains disfigure your refrigerator. Make a paste with vinegar and citric acid and rub the mold stains with it. Leave it to sit for a while and then use a soft scouring pad. Remove the paste with a damp cloth. Repeat this for stubborn stains.

Dry
When everything is dry, put all the loose parts back in. Plug the plug into the socket and fill your refrigerator up neatly.

Prevention
-wipe the outside daily
-make a habit of removing food scraps and expired items from your fridge.

(MH with Tagtik/Illustration picture: Pixabay)