In addition to cleaning up any spills as they happen to prevent the spread of bacteria, you should give your fridge a deep clean about four times a year—it's a good chore to do when the seasons change ...

In this kitchen clean with me video, we're deep cleaning the fridge! These five simple tips are 100% natural (no harsh ...

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Before you begin: Read the manufacturer’s instructions for proper cleaning. Clean the interior of the refrigerator when it is the least full and as close to trash pickup day as possible. Switch off ...

It’s frustrating to have any broken appliance, but a refrigerator that stops working might be the worst. Not only are you unable to keep your food fresh, but you’ll likely have to throw away all of ...

"What's for dinner tonight, Mom?" "Well, we've got some salmonella, listeria, and a side of E.coli in a botulinum sauce. Yum!" All right, that's not the kind of dinner menu that'll earn any Michelin ...

While refrigerators keep our food fresher longer, they can’t stop the rotting process completely. In other words, if you leave fresh meat, produce, or dairy products in the fridge long enough, they’ll ...

Refrigerator drawers can get grimy quickly, but how often should they be removed and cleaned? Here's what you should know.

The water dispenser in your fridge can collect mineral buildup and even mold over time. Clean it with these steps. There’s nothing like a cool, refreshing glass of water, and it’s convenient when you ...

10:58, Sat, Sep 20, 2025 Updated: 11:00, Sat, Sep 20, 2025 Keeping your fridge clean is an essential part of maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen. Whether at home or in a commercial setting, a ...

This is an adaptation of an article that originally appeared in the April 2011 issue of REAL SIMPLE, written by Allegra Muzzillo, Julia Edelstein, and Ashley Niedringhaus. We're sharing it as part of ...