One of the things in the kitchen that we all want to put off cleaning: THE REFRIGERATOR!! However, I've learned that putting it off only makes it longer and more dreadful to clean when you do get to it. I know cleaning the refrigerator is a pain, but if you keep at it, it really doesn't take that long.
I go to the grocery store every two weeks, so I find that's a good time to clean it out. If that doesn't work for you, then try and do it at least once a month...that's only twelve times a year! Another good time to clean it out is when I'm going to be in the kitchen cooking or baking for a couple of hours. While I wait on cookies, I'll clean it out.
I begin by going shelf by shelf. I take out and throw out. Then I clean each shelf with a damp cloth. I then start putting the items back in the refrigerator. Next come the doors. I know the refrigerator door is the worst part, but it's amazing how many things on the door can be outdated - I tend to forget about them. Take a second to look for expired items and throw away. Then wipe the doors clean. As far as the freezer goes I like to quickly organize it and wipe it down when I'm putting new items in it. I think things like to hide at the back of the freezer! I like to keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to keep oders from creeping in. One box will last about 3 months.
Did you know?: cleaning out the coils underneath your refrigerator can actually save electricity? Click HERE for a video on how to vacuum and brush your refrigerator coils.
Quick TIP: I clean the top of the outside of my fridge once a week, but if you don't, when you clean out the fridge, wash off the top--it's amazing how dirty and dusty it gets up there!
BLESSING: Be thankful for self-defrosting!
Posted by Kim on Jun 7 10 | Comments (5)
Categories: Kitchen,
Cleaning out the refrigerator a little bit at a time while your waiting on something else is such a great idea! I've never thought of doing that for cleaning out the fridge even though I do utilize that approach for other things.
Thanks for the link about cleaning coils...I've been looking for that kind of info!
Posted by Christine (iDreamofClean) on 06/07
And if you are afraid the open boxes of baking soda will spill, there are enclosed baking soda fresheners that suction cup to the wall of your fridge or freezer.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06/07
Everytime I clean the top of my fridge I think of Kim Ellington. But I do try to do it more now that Tami told me I needed to . ha ha
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06/07
Yes, I like the enclosed baking soda boxes too! They work great!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06/08
Every time I clean off the top of mine I think about how mom tells me that tall people can see up there! Ha!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06/08
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