How to clean your fridge

Cleaning your fridge regularly keeps bad smells at bay, fends off the build-up of bacteria and is necessary for the general welfare of your appliance. As such, it's important to make sure you give it a deep clean from time to time to keep it fresh and working optimally. Read on to learn how to thoroughly clean your fridge step by step!

Let's begin! To learn how to properly and thoroughly clean your fridge, either read the step by step guide or watch the video below.

We recommend the following items to thoroughly clean your fridge, all of which can be found on our fridge cleaning products selection:

• Anti-bacterial spray and cloth
• Fridge shelf liners
• An anti-mould fridge mat
• Fridge drain hole cleaning tool
• Fridge air purifier or odour absorber

Make sure you remove all of the contents from your fridge before you start cleaning. Don't worry, food can stay fresh outside of your fridge for up to four hours.

First things first, wipe clean the shelves, drawers and interior surfaces of your appliance using an anti-bacterial spray and a clean cloth.

Once you've cleaned your shelves and drawers, we recommend laying down some fridge liners on your shelves. These will absorb the moisture from your fruits and vegetables, keeping your fridge clean and your food fresher for longer. Similarly, we also recommend placing an anti-mould mat in your drawers for the same purpose.

If the condenser coils at the back of your fridge get too dusty and dirty, it will increase your fridge's energy use and put it at risk of faults. To prevent this, clean the condenser coils at the back of your fridge using either a dustpan and brush or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Afterwards, give the coils a wipe down with a clean cloth.

If the condensation drain hole at the back of your fridge gets blocked by food or debris, bad smells and water can build up inside your fridge. Using a drain hole cleaning tool, slide it inside and clear the drain hole of any potential blockages so your fridge can continue draining efficiently.

We also recommend getting hold of either a fridge air purifier or an odour absorber as a finishing touch. This will help to combat any bad smells and keep the air inside your fridge fresh for longer.

And there you have it! How to clean your fridge. Hopefully, your appliance should now be spick and span and smelling great once more.

While giving your fridge a clean, it's always worthwhile to give it a good clear out too, especially if it's looking a little too full. This will allow air to circulate inside the appliance more easily, making it more energy-efficient. However, your fridge should be about 3/4 full to retain its ideal temperature, so don't empty it too much! If you find that your fridge is looking a little too sparse after clearing it out, you can always place a couple of jugs of water inside to help it keep cool until your next shop.

For more ways to help you save energy with your fridge, have a read of our article with helpful tips to keep your fridge freezer energy efficient.

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