Always start by turning off your fridge taking out all the items, as well as the shelves and drawers from the appliance. Fill a basin with part warm water and part dishwashing liquid soap and soak a microfiber cloth or a sponge before wiping all surface areas of the refrigerator. Leave the solution for at least 5-10 minutes.

A little cleaning trick when you have a fridge that smells is to place a small amount of baking soda on the bottom or where the stink is coming from. Baking soda acts as deodorizers so placing 1 cup of baking soda at the bottom part of your fridge can help neutralize the smell. Make sure to replace the baking soda every three months.

For a chemical-free refrigerator cleaner, try diluting 1 cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of hot water and put in a spray bottle. You can add a bit of lemon essential oil for a fresh citrus scent. Spray the mixture inside the refrigerator and let it sit for 2-3 minutes then wipe any food stains or splatters with a damp cloth.

If you need to quickly clean your ref or just sanitize a particular area then using multipurpose wipes can do the trick. Wipes can easily remove visible dirt and grease and can be a perfect solution for spills. If doing a deep-cleaning using wipes, best to start from the top and work your way down so you don’t spend time cleaning drips and spills.

As a family, everyone must maintain the cleanliness of the refrigerator. So clean any spills as soon as you see one because spills tend to drip on other items inside your ref and can spoil or damage them.Wash your hands before and after cleaning your refrigerator and make sure to use gloves while cleaning it.