As the monsoon clouds roll in, bringing with them the soothing rhythm of raindrops and the heartwarming scent of wet earth, every home and kitchen focuses on giving a cosy vibe. But apart from the joyful splashes, and hot pakoras with chai, there are things in the home that need a little extra care in this season, like the refrigerator.
So, as you enjoy the monsoon magic, why not give your fridge a refreshing makeover? A mini-adventure of cleaning and sanitizing is certainly called for, where every wipe and scrub transforms your fridge into a sparkling, happy and even healthy place. With a few simple steps, you can clean and sanitize the fridge from the monsoon rain and humidity. Read on and get started before the monsoon humidity catches up to you.
Things You Will Need To Clean The Refrigerator
- Vinegar or baking soda
- Spray bottle- the container for our food-safe cleaner made from vinegar/baking soda and hot water
- Scrubby sponge or cloth
- A large microfiber towel to place at the bottom of your refrigerator to absorb the water drops if any
- The recycling bin- put it somewhere nearby as you might be tossing expired items.
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Step-By-Step On How To Clean Your Fridge Properly
Step 1: Remove And Soak The Shelves And Drawers
The fridge’s inside must have come to room temperature, take all the shelves and drawers out and soak them in the kitchen sink. If they do not fit the sink, spray them with dish soap and hot water. Leave them there while you are heading to work on the inside of the fridge.
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Step 2: Soften The Accumulated Gunk From Inside Of The Refrigerator
Spray all over the interior of your fridge with the homemade vinegar, water and baking soda solution. Concentrate on areas with gunk. The simple combination of vinegar and water works like magic at cleaning up not only sticky germs but also smelly fridges as well. Leave the fridge’s interior to soak while you get back to the disassembled shelves and drawers earlier.
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Step 3: Wash The Shelves And Drawers
The gunk on the shelves and drawers should be loosened by now. It is time to wipe and clean them in dish soap water. Take a soft scrub and start to rub it. Clean it once you think the gum is cleaned. Use a toothbrush to scrub the edges and difficult spots of the shelves and drawers. Let them dry while you return to wash the inside of your fridge.
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Step 4: Clean The Inside Of Your Refrigerator
First, give the fridge walls an initial scrub to wipe out any gunk. Then, clean the fridge’s interior surfaces thoroughly with a soft, damp microfiber cloth. Make sure to have it rinsed and squeezed out regularly. When all the parts which are disassembled in the initial steps are dry completely, you can start having them reassembled.
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Step 5: Clean Jars And Bottles Before Putting Them Back
While putting the jars and bottles back in the clean fridge, use a paper towel to wipe them clean. If you have already cleaned the bottom of those containers at the very first steps while clearing out your fridge, that is pretty much all the main work.
However, sometimes gunk has accumulated around the edges of the cap or the seal, so you might want to take the lid off and wash it in the sink before putting it all back in the fridge.
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Step 6: Wash The Outside Of Your Fridge, Too
Once everything is in place in your sparkling clean refrigerator, spray the vinegar solution all over the outside of the fridge. Then use a soft and clean microfiber cloth to wash it off. Do not forget to give a good cleaning to the refrigerator rubber door, edges, and seals.