Refrigerator Cleaning Checklist

Your refrigerator is the hardest working appliance in your kitchen, so every once in a while it is good to show it some appreciation with a thorough cleaning. Since they store all of your food, refrigerators invite messes, spills, and sticky spots. Use the following checklist to leave your fridge as clean as new in only 15 minutes.

• Remove all food from your refrigerator. The first step to cleaning your refrigerator is to remove all of the food items from it. The entire cleaning process should take 15 minutes or less, but if you are worried about your meat or dairy products going bad, you can store them in a cooler while you clean your refrigerator.
• Remove the shelves and wash them. After the food is completely taken out of the refrigerator, take out all of the shelves and drawers and wash them in the sink with a sponge and mild dish detergent. Most of the grime and spills on these can be removed quickly with some warm water and soap, but you might have to scrub to get some of the tougher stains out.
• Wipe down the interior. Once the refrigerator is bare, wipe down all interior surfaces with a wet cloth and a little bit of soap if necessary. Make sure that you completely dry the interior before moving on to the next step.
• Refill the refrigerator and organize your food. If your shelves are still wet, dry them with a towel and place them back in the refrigerator. Then, start replacing your food items one by one. As you are putting everything back in its place, check expiration dates. If a food has expired or you don't plan to consume it before it does expire, throw it away.

Now your refrigerator should be sparkling clean, organized, and free of spoiled foods!

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