HG Hygienic Fridge Cleaner, Interior Refrigerator Cleanser & Odour Neutraliser, for Streak Free Shine with No Residue – 500ml Spray (335050106)

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Dry everything off properly with paper towels or a clean dish cloth. You don't want any excess moisture in your fridge when you're done. For caked-on food, leave the wet paste to soak in for ten minutes or so, then wipe off once it's softened. 4. Clean your fridge's drain hole

You can use vinegar or bicarbonate of soda to clean the fridge, but if you don't have those handy, try the following:

From milk spills and cake crumbs to forgotten fruit at the bottom of the crisper drawer, fridges can soon start to look messy and smell funny. But with a little care and attention, the hardest working appliance in your kitchen can look like new again. Tip: If it’s been a while since you defrosted your fridge freezer, you might want to consider doing this before you clean (seeing as you’re already removing the food from the fridge). Take a look at our step-by-step guide to defrosting your fridge freezer. Dirty condenser coils forces a fridge to work harder, resulting in higher energy costs and reduced lifespan for your appliance. To keep it running smoothly, you should clean coils every six months to a year. Start by emptying all your food from the fridge. Place everything into cool bags whilst you deep clean, including contents from drawers, doors and shelves. Sort through any expired items, especially those jars and sauces we often forget about.

Cleaning it should be as simple as wiping it down with some kitchen towel or a clean cloth. But if it’s really dirty, you can use cleaning wipes like Cif multipurpose wipes or a solution of white vinegar and water. How to keep your fridge clean: ongoing maintenance Start your cleaning at the top. That way you won't have to worry about drips coming down on areas you've already cleaned. Finally, use the vinegar and water to wipe the bottom of the fridge out before replacing the vegetable drawers. And if you want to avoid cleaning your shelves, drawers, and fridge bins in soapy water, swap it out for a couple of tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda in warm water.Cleaning your fridge will be a whole lot easier if you keep on top of smaller cleaning jobs regularly. Start by removing any food debris to ensure all clogs and cleared and then pour a teaspoon of baking soda into the drainage channel followed by 200ml of water. Repeat this every 2 or 3 months to ensure the water trap stays looking clean and smelling fresh. Dry Out the Fridge Handles can be a germ hotspot (harboring more than toilets in some cases) but don't use any old product on them. Instead, take time to read through our tutorial on how to clean stainless steel properly. This includes working with the grain, drying thoroughly to prevent water spots and finishing with oil. What not to do? Put the fridge's fittings into your dishwasher: the water is too hot, especially for the plastic. 7. Wipe down the fridge seals Then take a soft cloth, wrap it around a blunt knife, dip it in that vinegar/water solution, and run it gently along the crevices in the seals to collect the gunk. Use a fresh, dry cloth or kitchen towel to repeat the process – this should ensure the crevices are hygienically dry before you shut the fridge door again. 8. Clean the freezer compartment

One of the things many people forget about when cleaning their fridge is the water trap. This is the tiny access hole into the water drainage channel, and if it’s not cleaned out every few months it can start to smell pretty bad. Timing your fridge cleaning before your shopping delivery will make your life easier; similarly, you'll want a freezer you're about to defrost to be as empty as possible before considering the clean-up. 2. Take out the shelves and fittings... then waitNext, fill a cheap spray bottle with equal parts of warm water and distilled vinegar and spray the freezer walls. Use a soft cloth to work the water/vinegar mix into the surfaces, then dry thoroughly. A few final fridge cleaning tips from the pros. Maker mentions, 'It’s important you dry everything really well because you don’t want any excess moisture going into the fridge after you’ve cleaned it’. First, vacuum the seals using the crevice tool on your vacuum cleaner. Then take a soft cloth, wrap it around a blunt knife, dip it in the vinegar solution, and run it gently along the crevices in the seals. Use a fresh, dry cloth or kitchen towel to repeat the process – this should ensure the crevices are nice and dry. Clean it all up so you’re ready to reload.It might seem silly to have zones in your refrigerator, but this helps me not only remember where things belong, but it’s helpful to other family members and guests who are helping out in the kitchen.' Smells and stains are bad enough, but the presence of harmful bacteria in many fridges should be a wake-up call to set aside some time to clean your fridge.

Wash out the tank It should be a fairly simple task to detach the tank inside the fridge, wash it with soapy water, dry it off and refit it. Our advice is to clean and sanitise your fridge regularly so that it is easy to maintain. But we know it can be a chore. So, that’s why we have put together our expert advice for fridge cleaning. If you clean your fridge regularly, you will significantly lower your risk of food poisoning, you won’t see any mould build up, and you won’t experience any bad odours. Remove Food from Your Fridge Before Cleaning That cotton bud you were using earlier for the drain hole? It's handy for getting food out of grooves in the fridge's interior, too.As is an old toothbrush. Gently vacuum the coils to take off as much dust as you can – if your vacuum has a brush attachment, use that. Use a separate brush to clear off any remaining dirt and dust from the coils, and vacuum again to clear up any remaining mess.You should aim for a deep clean four times a year and when you have as little food in the fridge as possible,' says Joyce French, cleaning expert at HomeHow.co.uk. 'Every night, wipe the fridge handles with soap and water to keep germs to a minimum. You can even create a rota for cleaning different parts of the fridge over the course of a month for interval deep cleaning.' When it comes to natural cleaning products for your fridge, baking soda is our top choice. When there isn’t too much dirt and the surfaces in your fridge simple need a little bit of a shine, sprinkle the baking soda on the surfaces, leave for a few minutes, and then use a sponge or a damp cloth to wipe it off. 2. Vinegar to Remove Odours Depending on what kinds of food you store in your fridge, even a regularly-cleaned one can be a bit whiffy. Cheese, garlic, and other strong-smelling foods are often responsible for an unpleasant smell in the fridge, even when the food is in good condition. What do you do if you’ve cleaned everything but you still can’t get rid of a lingering smell in your fridge? Not to worry – take a look at our guide to ridding your fridge of unwanted smells (you’ll need to break out the baking soda again). How to clean your fridge’s drip hole Use lukewarm soapy water to clean the fridge's interior surfaces. If you prefer a more natural cleaning solution, consider a vinegar spray (water with white vinegar) or a paste mix of bicarbonate of soda and water.