Get your rubber gloves on and get excited because it’s time for the great fridge clean out! A fresh fridge is the foundation for making meal prep a joy. Erase the trace of last week's funky leftovers, sauce spills, and stinkiness with our steps below.
The Quick Way To Clean Your Fridge:
- Remove expired food, sauces, takeout containers, and any lingering "mystery" items
- Saturate glass shelves with Glass & Mirror Cleaner, and plastic or metal surfaces with Surface Cleaner
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth
STEP 1
Leave No Lid Unturned
Go through every shelf and drawer and discard all expired food and lingering leftovers. Check all containers for funky foods that have been sitting around since the first day of Christmas or the last!
STEP 2
Clean It Like You Mean It
Get a handle on sticky substances by saturating surfaces with Glass & Mirror Cleaner or Surface Cleaner. Grab a scrub brush and give your fridge a serious scrub down, washing away stubborn dirt and stains.
STEP 3
Scrub & Spray Away
Don't forget to spray shelves, inner walls and door compartments with Surface Cleaner. Don't forget to also spray the exterior, especially high-use areas such as the handles! Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.
Removable drawers with heavy buildup can be taken out, emptied and soaked in the sink. Fill up the sink with hot water and Dish Soap, then let soak as needed before scrubbing and rinsing thoroughly. Dry with a clean cloth before replacing.
STEP 4
Sniff Out Unpleasant Odors
After all that cleaning, if something smells fishy, it probably is. To eliminate lingering scents, simply fill a glass with 1 cup of plain white vinegar and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for two days. If odor is a constant issue, keep refreshing the vinegar every two days.
