any ideas what to clean my refridgerator with, non toxic, vinegar maybe? thanks everyone?

Answer 1

You should really try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. They are truly magically fantastic. Especially on a white fridge. It works better than Clorox.

Answer 2

Believe it or not, the best thing to clean a refrigerator with is warm, soapy water. Use whatever mild dishsoap you use to wash your glasses and dishes.

The trick to getting a fridge really clean is to make sure that you get to where the odors are really hiding - not in the food, but in the shelves, the wire racks, the drawers, and the always-overlooked drip pan underneath the unit.

First, set the temperature control knob for the refrigerator to the off position. Take out all the food - (all of it!) and throw away the outdated stuff, and that stuff in the back that you know you're never going to eat, even if it isn't bad.

Take out all of the racks and shelves and drawers and sponge them down with the soapy water, right in your kitchen sink. Once they're clean, rinse them with warm water. Wash the inside of the fridge - again, with warm, soapy dishwater. Don't forget all the nooks and crannies - that's where the smells all hide. Rinse with clean, warm (not soapy) water, using a sponge or dish towel.

Put everything back, and wash the outside of the fridge, and pay special attention to the rubber gasket. Make sure that you hand dry the gasket before you finish - don't let it air dry.

Turn the temperature knob back to its normal position, and begin returning the food. Don't forget to wipe off all the jars and containers that are sticky.

One final thing - get out the vacuum and clean out those coils underneath - they get all that cat hair and dog hair and dust in them throughout the year, and that makes your refrigerator cool less efficiently.

Happy cleaning! When's dinner?

Oh yeah, one more thing. The bit about how you should keep a box of Arm & Hammer in the fridge to combat odors? The Arm & Hammer company made it up to sell more baking powder. I recently read that someone (maybe Consumer Reports?) tested the odor-absorbing ability of baking soda and determined that baking soda is a lousy deoderizer. Really.

Answer 3

This is REALLY funny because I just defrosted and cleaned out my stand alone freezer today ! I use a combination of warm water, baking soda ( to absorb odors ) and dishwashing liquid ( to get the grimy, gunky stuff ). You may want to do a plain water wipe down after everything is clean to make sure there are no streaks from the baking soda; I would use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on the exterior, only.

Answer 4

Hot water and vinegar will work wonders. You could also use baking soda and hot water to make a paste for those areas that need the grime lifted up.

Answer 5

Baking Soda dissolved in water is your best bet. Don't use an acid (vinegar) on your fridge, as it can hurt the rubber seals and gaskets.

Baking Soda will clean the fridge, and remove any odors it may have.

Answer 6

Vinegar would be fine. If you want to avoid, the smell mix water with baking soda and a little lemon juice.

Answer 7

Yes, get about 5 gallons of vinegar then add say 10 pounds of baking soda. That should do it!

Answer 8

Avoid soap as this will leave a residue. Warm water with a little bi-carbonate of soda wil clean and remove odours.

Jules, Australia.

Answer 9

I use about a half cup of Baking Soda per gallon of water.
A friend of mine would use Dill Pickle Juice mixed with water. Never tried it, but the inside of her frig smelled good.

Answer 10

I use hot water with lysol, then dry my refridgerator out. After that, I sprinkle baking soda in the bottom to keep it fresh.