Here are some super easy tips to clean and freshen up your refrigerator, making this task much easier:
The refrigerator is always the most stressful place because it stores too many things, while having to use it constantly
Take all the food out, use a vacuum cleaner and wipe the inside clean
Put on a pair of rubber gloves and take everything out of the refrigerator
This is the first and most important step in cleaning the refrigerator. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and take everything out of the refrigerator. Take a garbage bag and throw away anything that is spoiled or expired, then set aside the things you intend to keep and put them back in the refrigerator.
Next, take a small handheld vacuum cleaner to remove small crumbs and other dirt that may be stuck in the cracks of the refrigerator. Vacuuming your refrigerator may seem strange and unusual, but it is the best way to remove all the dirt and unpleasant things from hard-to-reach areas.
After that, proceed to wipe the refrigerator clean. You can use your favorite commercial cleaning products, or apply a natural alternative solution of hot water mixed with vinegar in a 3:1 ratio and pour it into a spray bottle and wipe the refrigerator clean.
Eliminate odors
Even after you have cleaned the refrigerator, there may still be unpleasant odors lingering. When you start organizing everything back in place, you should use natural odor eliminators to not only eliminate current odors, but also prevent more odors in the future.
One of the most common ways to eliminate refrigerator odors is to use baking soda. You can buy a small box and leave it open on a shelf, or you can take a dish and fill it with a few tablespoons of baking soda and place it in the refrigerator. The baking soda will absorb any remaining odors in the refrigerator.
Another less known trick is to soak cotton balls in vanilla extract and place them in a dish on a shelf in your refrigerator. This will create an additional layer of warm, subtle vanilla scent to help neutralize any lingering food odors.
Use storage containers to store food
Put on a pair of rubber gloves and take everything out of the refrigerator
When you’re ready to start organizing your refrigerator and adding the things you need, having an organization plan will be very helpful.
And one of the simplest tricks to clean and organize your refrigerator is to use storage containers on the shelves to create a tidy space.
Specifically, you can use these storage containers to divide and organize food by category such as separate fruits, vegetables, cheese, yogurt, etc.
This not only enhances the aesthetics of the inside of the refrigerator, but also makes it easier for you to find everything when you are cooking and helps you feel more confident when you need to grab something quickly without worrying about mixing raw and cooked food.
Place liners on refrigerator shelves
One of the most annoying things that can happen in your refrigerator is not being able to clean up some unwanted spills from all the different liquids stored inside the refrigerator.
A great and inexpensive cleaning tip to prevent unnecessary spills is to line your shelves with liners.
These liners will catch any spills or unexpected drops, making the cleaning process of your refrigerator much easier.
Separate “almost expired” food
This may be one of the most effective ways to clean your refrigerator, but it is currently the most underrated.
Set aside a box to store your “almost expired” food. This could include anything from sauces, leftovers, fruits, milk, etc.
By doing this, nothing will be easily forgotten and left to rot at the back of the refrigerator, and you will be reminded of these items every time you open the refrigerator door.
Surprising Advantages of Tea Bags
Most Vietnamese are a lot familiar with drinking tea, and in keeping up with modern tastes, the industry has manufactured tea bags for convenience. Whilst making a cup of tea using a tea bag is easy and quick, people are also discarding the bags without recognizing their many potential benefits. This is unfortunate, as these tea bags can be used in a variety of ways which would totally not be wasteful.