How to defrost your refrigerator and freezer

HOW TO DEFROST YOUR FRIDGE AND FREEZER

Defrost the refrigerator, at least a couple of times a year, is a useful and necessary operation. For two reasons. The first is hygiene, as it is an operation that guarantees better cleaning of thehousehold applianceSecondly, it saves electricity: theice thickening, in fact, it also increases consumption 20 percent.

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HOW TO DEFROST YOUR FREEZER

Same for the freezer which, like the refrigerator, needs to be defrosted and cleaned well at least twice a yearEspecially if your model doesn't have a "no-frost" system. Accumulated ice could not only compromise food preservation but also damage the appliance.

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HOW TO QUICKLY DEFROST YOUR REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

Ma How to defrost your refrigerator and freezer Quickly? And without spending money? For thorough cleaning of your refrigerator and freezer, you don't need to spend money on chemicals that could leave residue and contaminate food: to sanitize your appliance optimally, all you need are a few simple, natural ingredients we all have at home.

Necessary

• Water
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• A cloth

METHOD

• Empty the refrigerator and freezer completelyIt's best to consume all frozen foods first to avoid waste. If you have too much and can't wait, share it with friends or neighbors.
• Unplug, position the knob of the thermostat to 0 and remove all the shelves. Do this carefully to avoid chipping.
• Wash the shelves With water and vinegar. If there are still some dirt or stains you don't like, try rubbing the surfaces with a baking soda paste mixed with a pinch of water. Remove after forty minutes.
• Inside the fridge Instead, proceed with damp, slightly wet rags.
• Remove ice build-ups in the freezer and where they formed. To save time and avoid flooding your kitchen, use a plastic spatula to remove the ice. Avoid knives and other metal objects that could damage your freezer.
• Clean the freezer too water and vinegar.
• Once the cleaning is finished, place food on the various shelvesTrying to balance them well, to better circulate the cold air and avoid wasting electricity.

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