I tend to go months between cleanings because of the way the refrigerator fits snugly between the cabinets and the wall. Unless the entire unit is pulled out a couple of feet, the door doesn't open wide enough to allow the shelves or produce bins to come out.
I started with the produce bins. Each contained a handful of items, which I temporarily moved to a shelf. The bottom was full of vegetable and fruit detritus, which I dumped in the trash. I scrubbed the bins in a sink of soapy water to remove the mystery blobs stuck on the sides, then Hubby Tony dried them for me. Before I put the bins back I swept out the onion peels that had fallen to the bottom of the fridge and gave it a wipe.Instead of taking out the shelves I moved the items on each and gave everything a cleaning lick and a prayer-just enough to get by. I did the same on the walls and door bins, marveling at how much 'ick' had accumulated.
Ordinarily Part Two of the job would be tackling the freezer, but today there was too much food in there. And my attempt at Part Three (cleaning the coils and underneath) wouldn't win any awards since I only took off the front plate and cleaned what I could from there. However, I am calling the job good enough done.
|
| Needpix |
Five years ago today: Rack Receptacles
Good job Kathy! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Kathy! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the fridge door not opening all the way, I have the same problem. I would say I clean my fridge about 4 times a year. I bought those plastic sheets that go on the shelves, and I can remove them and wash them in the sink. I was surprised at how much they catch and prevent the shelf from getting too gross.
ReplyDeleteI will have to look into plastic sheets
DeleteMy refrigerator needs cleaning from the holidays. I try to do it accordingly with the seasons with an extra cleaning after holidays. It's my absolute least favorite chore to do, but very rewarding once done.
ReplyDeleteWhen I opened the door to take out things for dinner it was SO shiny!
DeleteIt's a job I hate, for much the same reason - not enough room to work in. It's great when it's done though, and you keep going back to admire it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were supposed to clean the bits underneath!
ReplyDeleteCleaning the refrigerator is one of those things that is on the top of my list for the least favorite things to clean. I just do not know how we accumulate so many condiment bottles. lol. I need to get this done soon..
ReplyDeleteI soooo need to clean mine always feels good though to have a clean frig I need to defrost my old freezer too
ReplyDeleteI don't like cleaning it either.
ReplyDelete