Housekeeping requires knowledge of many skills that will help clean kitchen appliances from dirt. It is especially important to properly clean the inside and outside of the refrigerator. This manipulation is carried out constantly, because if the sink is irregular, a lot of microorganisms and unpleasant odors will collect inside the device. And since it stores products that the whole family eats, it is important to know the nuances and tips for cleaning. Let’s figure out how to wash the inside of the refrigerator to get rid of the pungent smell and dirt.
Carrying out daily cleaning does not cause difficulties, but how to carry out general washing of the interior of the device? In this case, it is worth following the algorithm of actions that will allow you to remove pollution and odor.
Procedure and recommendations
Rules on how to properly wash the refrigerator:
- First of all, the power to the device is turned off for several hours so that the refrigerator has time to defrost a little before washing. Usually, the process is carried out once every 2-4 months – it is done for any model of kitchen appliances.
- While defrosting is in progress, open the door and remove all products. Since general cleaning takes a long time, products are removed in a cool place or in a special container. If you have started cleaning in advance, it is advisable not to buy products. That perish quickly.
- Remove all shelves, metal elements and plastic stands from the cameras. They are washed and dried separately from the main container. And besides, it will be problematic to clean every corner of the device with them.
- So that there is no smell, the most polluted areas are washed first, washing hard-to-reach places. To wash the refrigerator, you should choose a safe and effective tool. Usually these are chemical products or folk recipes. They remove dried dirt, wash yellowed plastic, remove stains from food residues. Read more about this below.
- To wash the inside, pay attention to all the recesses and corners. The rubber seals on the doors are washed, as there may also be bacteria under them.
- The last stage is wiping the parts with a wet cloth, and then with a dry napkin.
- You can plug the device into the outlet only after it is completely dry!
WARNING! Folk recipes not only help to wash the base of the camera and freezer, but also to carry out disinfection – as a result, harmful microorganisms will die, which means that you can not be afraid for the products and use the refrigerator.
The outside of the refrigerator is wiped with a cloth with foam, and then wiped dry. The back part should be brushed so that dust does not accumulate in the mechanism. Folk remedies are usually not used for external cleaning.
Deodorants are used only after defrosting.
Spots and yellowness
Do not use abrasive compounds for cleaning, as their particles scratch the surface.
If the internal pollution is strong, they are pre-soaked, and then wiped off with improvised compounds, not chemicals.
It is necessary to wash the refrigerator with folk remedies in stages – this will remove dirt, yellowness and acrid aroma.
Vinegar
Table vinegar copes very effectively with dirt and stench. How to make a solution:
- Mix vinegar and water in equal proportions. For example, you can take 100 ml of warm water and the same amount of essence. It is not worth diluting the solution, where there will be more vinegar, because then the parts will smell unpleasant.
- Mix the liquids in a small container.
- Take a soft cloth or sponge, soak it in the solution and wash the refrigerator. First, grease stains are removed, and then the entire camera is wiped. Even if there are clean areas in the device, they should also be treated to remove odors and disinfect the plastic.
- Allow the camera to dry – for this, the door remains open.
If water drops remain on the plastic, they are removed with a dry cloth. Containers and grates are washed separately with a vinegar solution, then dried and installed in their former places.
Soda
The most famous and common product that removes dirt and eliminates odor:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of soda with half a liter of clean water.
- Stir the powder thoroughly until the grains that have settled to the bottom are completely dissolved. To do this faster, it is recommended to take warm water.
- Wet the rag in the liquid and wipe the refrigerator inside. The door and the back wall are wiped last.
- The final step is to wipe the unit with a dry cloth.
Soda does not leave a caustic smell and stains, so you can often use it to clean parts from yellowness.
Ammonia
Wash the refrigerator with alcohol 1-2 times a month – with more frequent use, it can damage plastic parts.
- Mix 30 ml of ammonia with 300 ml of water.
- Mix the solution and wet a sponge with it.
- Wipe the inside of the refrigerator.
Such a tool disinfects the surface, removes yellowness, as well as stains of various origins.
WARNING! Before using the refrigerator for the first time, it is treated with this agent.
Lemon juice or citric acid
The solution is prepared as follows:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of juice or powdered acid with water (0.5 l).
- Mix the product well. The water is taken warm.
- Wet a rag in the solution and wipe the refrigerator. The rag is squeezed hard so as not to accumulate moisture on the parts.
- Wipe the camera thoroughly with a dry cloth so that it remains completely dry.
Leave the refrigerator open to let the smell evaporate. To prolong the effect of disinfection, you can put a cup with lemon peel on the shelf. In this case, it will be necessary to wash the device less often, especially if it will always be in a “tidy” state.
How to remove unpleasant odors
To eliminate the smell in the refrigerator, it is also recommended to use folk remedies. They easily remove the unpleasant aroma of rotten meat, marinades, alcohol and spoiled food.
You can also use non-aggressive modern means, for example, dishwashing liquid. It will be able to clean pollution, and will also add a pleasant aroma to the parts of the unit. To quickly remove an unpleasant smell, as well as to clean various types of pollution, you need to put a cloth soaked in dishwashing liquid on the place where the product has spoiled. After 15 minutes, wipe the treated area.
How to wipe the refrigerator to get rid of the unpleasant smell:
Lather
To get rid of the unpleasant smell, it is recommended to use any soap that you have at hand.
- Take any soap (it is better to use household soap, as it does not contain flavors and aromas) and dilute it in warm water until foam is formed.
- Apply foam to the inside of the refrigerator and wait 15-20 minutes.
- Wash with a damp cloth until the foam is completely removed (it is especially good to wash a new refrigerator with foam).
If the parts of the unit are too dirty, you can rub the soap on a grater, and then add a little water to it to make a thick slurry. Hard-to-reach places, as well as rubber seals, can be treated well with this tool. 30 minutes after application, the slurry is completely washed off, and the camera is wiped dry.
Toothpaste
Old stains and strong unpleasant odors can be wiped off with toothpaste.
- Take the paste without dyes and flavors, then apply it to the sponge in a thin layer.
- Process the details. At the same time, it is worth removing all boxes and shelves in advance that interfere with processing the camera.
- After 15 minutes, the paste is removed with a damp cloth.
- Boxes and grates should be washed separately.
The paste perfectly removes any odor from the first time, so if you need to quickly remove an unpleasant aroma, you can use this product.
Cider
Apple cider will help to effectively deal with the unpleasant aroma of rotten meat or other smells, as well as carefully remove the glue from the sticker.
- Take a glass of cider and dilute it in a liter of water.
- Mix the solution thoroughly and wet a sponge in it.
- Wipe the drawers, shelves and doors of the unit with the product.
- Wipe the inside of the refrigerator with a damp cloth to remove any remaining cider.
Importantly! It is forbidden to wash the parts of the refrigerator and its components with hot water, as it is possible to significantly damage their surface. Also, before washing, you should use the no frost function, which will help defrost the refrigerator before cleaning it.