Your refrigerator is one of the main appliances in your kitchen. It keeps your food fresh and your leftovers ready whenever you need them. So, keeping your fridge in the best condition possible makes sense.

Cleaning your fridge may look like a daunting task. However, you can achieve a spotless fridge without spending too much time mainly using white vinegar! Read on and find out how to do it.

How to clean your refrigerator with vinegar

Thanks to the following method, you won’t tire from scrubbing your appliance for long periods. If you follow these steps, you’ll finish in less time than you think!

Step #1. Cut out the power

Since you’ll work with liquids, unplugging your fridge will prevent any shocking surprises. Besides, you won’t want to waste electricity if you don’t need it. If you can’t reach your power cord easily, turn off the circuit breaker providing power to the refrigerator.

Step #2. Empty your fridge

Once the power is out, you can start to take out everything in your fridge and freezer, including shelves and drawers. Most food will be okay while you clean the appliance, but if there are temperature-sensitive items, it’s better to place them inside a cooler.

While you wait for your freezer to thaw, wash your shelves and drawers in your sink with warm water and dish soap. To make the most out of this wait, also check everything you took out to clean dirty containers and discard expired food.

Warning: If you have glass shelves and drawers, wait for them to be at room temperature before washing them. Sudden temperature changes could break your glass racks.

Step #3. Time to clean

It’s time to get into the nitty-gritty! First, you’ll need a cleaning solution, so make a 50-50 mix with warm water and white vinegar inside a spray bottle. Next, spray copious amounts of the solution throughout the fridge interior, and let it soak in while the vinegar works its magic.

Continue by wiping the grime with a damp paper towel or rag. Replace or rinse it (depending on what you’re using) if necessary, as it gets dirty. After dealing with all the stains, remove the excess moisture with a clean cloth to avoid mold down the line.

Pro tip: If your fridge has stubborn stains, add one tablespoon of baking soda to the solution for increased cleaning power. 

Step #4. Put back everything inside

Now you can return all the racks and food to their place. Also, you can use this opportunity to organize your food and ingredients by category, how much you’ll need them, or any other layout you choose. Finally, plug in your fridge again or turn on your circuit breaker.

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