Has your fridge gotten so dirty it’s making you lose your appetite? Whether it’s dried food residue on the walls or soup spills, it’s never a pretty sight.
If you’re uncertain about how to get your refrigerator back into shape, don’t worry! All you have to do is follow this easy guide to clean the fridge using vinegar.
Make your cleaning solution with vinegar
Vinegar is acidic in nature, which is excellent for dissolving grease, grime, and other buildups. This acidity makes vinegar the perfect ingredient for the solution you will use throughout the cleaning process. You will need:
- White vinegar
- Distilled Water
- A spray bottle
All you have to do is mix equal parts of water and vinegar inside the bottle (make sure the water is hot to get better results). And there you have it! A powerful DIY solution. Now, it’s time to clean the fridge.
Clean the outside of your refrigerator
Spray the solution along the fridge doors (if the sides are visible, spray them too!). Then, leave the vinegar solution waiting for around ten minutes. Once the time is up, grab a clean cloth and wipe the surfaces.
If your refrigerator is made of stainless steel, remember to wipe it in the direction of the grain. You can also polish your stainless steel fridge after you clean it. Just put two or three drops of olive oil in a microfiber cloth. Then, rub it in the direction of the grain!
Clean the inside of your refrigerator
Next, we’re moving on to clean the most important part of your fridge: the inside!
Step1. Empty the fridge
First, take out all the things from inside your fridge. This way, the refrigerator will be easier to clean!
Get a cooler and some ice to keep your food fresh while you clean. The whole task shouldn’t take so long, so don’t worry about your food spoiling!
Step 2. Take out shelves and drawers
Once your refrigerator is empty, you can remove the shelves, racks, and drawers.
This way, you won’t have to kneel for the lower drawers or struggle with reaching the back of the fridge. Besides, washing these parts is as easy as using soapy water.
Step 3. Wipe the inside clean
Start by spraying any rack or drawer you can’t remove. Spray the vinegar also on the walls of your fridge. Then, let the solution sit for ten to fifteen minutes so the vinegar can work its magic.
When the time’s up, use a clean cloth to wipe everything. If the fridge has any stubborn stains, you can repeat this process as many times as you need.
Step 4. Restock the fridge
Now that you have a clean refrigerator, all that’s left to do is return the food to its rightful place. Enjoy your clean-as-new fridge!
The easier method: Hiring a Cleaning Service
While the vinegar method may work perfectly fine, there are easier ways to have a clean refrigerator, especially when you don’t have time to tackle this chore.
At Happy Home Cleaning Services, besides our top-notch service, we offer a refrigerator interior cleaning add-on to ensure your cleaning needs are well-covered.
