Tips For Cleaning & Reorganising Your Refrigerator

Cleaning your refrigerator out on a regular basis will not only help your fridge run more economically - it will also be easier to find exactly what you need without having to rummage through an unorganised mess.

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Step 1:  If your fridge is in a real mess - begin by emptying all the contents.  Use an esky to keep your items cool while you clean and reorganise.

Step 2:  Remove the shelving in your fridge and clean the interior and shelving with soapy water or if it is extremely dirty or you have stains, use a small amount of bleach (not too much).  Wipe dry with paper towels before you put them back in.  Don't forget the exterior of the fridge and the seals.

Step 3:  Dispose of anything that has passed the use by date in the rubbish or anything that looks a little dodgy. {Remember there is a difference between best before and use by dates}!

Step 4:  When you put the items back into your fridge - make sure that you have items grouped together so it is easier to access and easy to know what you are about to run out of.    This is also a great time to wipe off any containers or jars of food.

Step 5:  Clean your fridge out on a regular basis - weekly, or at least fortnightly.  Your fridge will thank you for it!

Tip: Keep an open box of baking soda in your fridge - this helps keep it smelling fresh and free of odours.

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