The cleaning of the refrigerator should not be postponed, especially with the arrival of summer: it is precisely the right time to make them before the heat wave. Few precautions are enough to avoid waste, bad smells and nasty surprises when temperatures start to rise.
There is no need to wait for the fridge to get off or that something starts to stink: good cleaning before summer helps to better preserve food and keep the refrigerator efficient. When it is hot outside, the fridge works more: if it is dirty, consume more energy and cool worse. The heat promotes the appearance of bacteria, especially if there are forgotten leftovers or open packs. Strange smells, scattered liquids, mold: everything can worsen in a few days.
This is why it is better to make order before the temperatures become unbearable. A quick control is enough to eliminate expired foods, clean the shelves and sanitize the hidden corners. And then let’s face it, open a clean, fresh and fragrant fridge is priceless.
When and why clean the refrigerator before the heat
As soon as the first sultry days approach, you tend to fill the refrigerator with everything you need to avoid too many outings. Fruits, vegetables, dairy products and ready dishes end up accumulating quickly. It is at that moment that you risk losing control: expired foods, paid liquids, suspicious smells. For this reason it is useful to anticipate problems and devote yourself to a deep cleaning of the fridge When the heat has not yet exploded. Thirty minutes are enough to order, sanitize and arrange everything well.
Cleaning the refrigerator does not just mean removing the visible dirt. It means eliminating bacteria, mold and germs that nest in the corners and which, with high temperatures, multiply more easily. In fact, a dirty fridge can compromise the safety of food, especially in summer. And then there is savings: a clean and orderly refrigerator consumes less energy. No obstructions in the cold air vents, no overload. This also helps to better hold up the heat wave.
How to make an effective cleaning (without crazy)
You don’t need to disassemble everything or use aggressive products. With a few natural tools and some care you can get an excellent result. In addition, chemicals are avoided that can leave unpleasant residues. And the beauty is that often everything you need is already in the pantry.
Here’s what to do:
- Completely empty the refrigeratorthrowing away everything that has expired or visibly ruined.
- Disconnect or set the break mode, if available.
- Prepare a solution with White vinegar and warm water (1: 1) or, alternatively, with bicarbonate dissolved in water.
- With one soft spongepass all the internal surfaces, including branches, gaskets and shelves.
- For the most difficult corners, use one Old teeth toothbrush the fious cotton.
- Dry everything with a clean and dry cloth.
- Before putting food back, Also clean containers, jars, jars and check that everything is very closed.
If you want to add an extra touch, you can leave a small bowl with bicarbonate o Coffee funds to neutralize bad smells. A simple, but always effective trick.
Watch out for the organization of the fridge: avoid waste and keep the cool
Once clean, the refrigerator must also be reorganized with a minimum of criteria. It is not just a question of aesthetics: the correct arrangement of food helps to keep them longer and prevent something from finishing forgotten at the bottom. The cooked and ready foods to consume should be placed in the upper part, where the temperature is more stable. The dairy products find a place in the central area, together with yogurt, fresh cheeses and salami. Fruits and vegetables instead go to the lower drawers, designed specifically to preserve ideal humidity. Finally, eggs, juices, sauces and preserves can be in the counter balconies, the least cold area of the refrigerator.
Labels, transparent containers and a few more care (such as putting the products in front of the closer expiry) help to avoid waste. It is not only a matter of cleaning, but also of daily well -being. An orderly refrigerator makes everything easier: what you need is immediately found, surprises are avoided and a certain balance is maintained even in the diet.
Cleaning the refrigerator before summer is a simple gesture, but which makes the difference.
And with the heat wave at the gates, it is better to play in advance than find yourself dealing with mold and smells in the middle of July.
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