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While it is meant to to keep foods cool and fresh, a a fridge can gather mould, mildew and smells faster than other appliances found in the home or office. It’s important to keep it clean and mess-free, as contaminated food or drinks can lead to severe health problems to its users. Maintaining a hygienic fridge is easy if you put in place the following steps.

Deal rapidly with spills â€" Overall, ensure any food in your fridge isin a protective container with appropriately-sized lid or packed up securely in clear filmin clear wrap to avoid spilling out onto shelves or other things nearby. If you do get a spill, the sooner you can act, the better. Clear items off the shelf and wipe with a dampened kitchen sponge or clean cloth until cleared away. Be sure that none of the items you removed also got mess on them; wipe and replace into fridge if they did.

Watch expiration dates â€" Frequently check the best before/use by dates on foods in the fridge. Foods left to expire can gather mould and mildew which can also spread to other foods in addition to creating general unsightly mess! Make use of items that are nearing expiry, throw out any with a date that has passed.

Clean the interior regularly â€" Put aside time once a fortnight to completely clean out the fridge, or delegate the job. Remove all items and place into an esky esky or chiller bags. Gently slide out each of the shelves and wipe down with a commercial cleaner or warm soapy water. Handle the shelves with care as they are fragile. Pat dry with a towel before returning to fridge. Use a cloth or paper towel to get into the corners of the vegetable crispers and door shelves. For difficult stains, use a firm sponge (not a scouring pad) dampened with warm water and apply pressure when rubbing.

...But don't forget about the outside too- You can clear off fingerprints or sticky residue by wiping over the fridge's door handle and surface with a warm, damp sponge. Open the door wide to make sure the doorseals do not show signs or cracking

Eliminate smells â€" If bad smells still linger after your clean, keep an open box of bicarbonate of soda on a shelf (distanced from food) to absorb odours. Remove once smells have dissipated.

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