Important Tips to Keep a Fridge Clean and Safe

Refrigerators are one of the most used appliances in any household. Proper maintenance of refrigerators, be it Haier refrigerators or any other brands, will significantly reduce energy consumption and extend the lifespan of the refrigerator. The first step in proper maintenance is cleaning the refrigerator.  

To clean the refrigerator, one must remove all the food and empty the fridge before cleaning it—this would make the process easier. Remove detachable shelves and soak them in warm water blended with dishwashing liquid. The same process applies to all brands, from LG to Haier refrigerators. 

How to Clean Your Refrigerator  

Weekly:  

Dampen a cloth with warm water to wipe down and remove spills from walls and shelves. For stainless-steel models: This cleaning solution is designed to remove fingerprint marks and nasty dirt on stainless-steel models like LG and Haier refrigerators. While wiping, follow the pattern of the stainless steel.  

Monthly:   

The gasket is the rubber seal that outlines the doors of freezers and refrigerators. It is often overlooked, but gaskets have the critical task of driving out warm air. Users must clean it periodically with any universal cleaner that will go with all refrigerators from Panasonic to Haier refrigerators. With time, gaskets wear out and no longer seal the way freezers and refrigerators need to operate efficiently. 

Empty Ice: Ice can absorb freezer odor and form solid blocks at the bottom of the bins. To keep the ice in the refrigerators loose and nice-smelling, empty the ice bins every month; place a box of baking soda inside the freezer. It will suck the odor.

Every 6-12 months:  

If yours is a self-defrosting refrigerator, the refrigerator heats cooling coils every six to eight hours to melt frost accumulation on coils. The remaining water drains into a pan lying at the bottom of the freezer or the refrigerator.

Though water evaporates, you will need to clean the pan occasionally to avoid bacteria growth and odor problems. Use warm water and some detergent for cleaning. Users can access the pan by taking out the lower grill and then sliding out the pan on most models.  

2. Placement of food

Food placement can save you half the effort. To prevent unwanted drips, keep seafood, other raw fish, and meat on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator freezer.   

3. Wipe the bottles and jars 

Take out sticky jars and bottles and wipe them. Any stain that accumulates over a long time becomes harder to clean. 

4. Use Placemats in the Refrigerator 

You can use placemats on refrigerator shelves. This will save those from occasional spillage. In case there is a spillage, remove the mat and clean it while you replace another one in the refrigerator. 

5. Fridge Odour

Opening a fridge to a peculiar smell is never pleasing. Traditionally, a handful of half-cut lemon kept in any corner of the fridge is used to keep the odor at bay. You can also insert some cloves in these lemons for a sweet smell. Some users prefer activated carbon and baking soda to keep the fridge smelling fresh. 

• Putting meat, fruits, and vegetables in the same crisper increases the risk of spoilage and contamination.

• Avoid keeping milk in refrigerator doors as the temperature fluctuates the most around doors. Keep them somewhere in the middle.

• Avoid slicing your food unless you are going to consume it right then. This is because chopped meat, vegetables, and fruits are more prone to contamination and spoilage.

• Don’t put boiling food in the fridge. Place it when it cools down to room temperature. This will help prevent bacterial buildup. 

• Do take stock once a week. This will help get rid of leftovers you do not require and give you an idea of what you need in your next round of grocery shopping. 

Top Three Best-Selling Haier Refrigerator Models:

Haier 258 L frost-free double-door 2-star convertible refrigerator 

If you are looking for a sleek and energy-efficient convertible refrigerator, then this Haier fridge is the perfect fit for you. This five-in-one convertible permits customization and optimization of cooling settings per your need.

Haier 181 L direct-cool single door 2-star refrigerator

This Haier refrigerator helps store food supplies efficiently on its glass shelves and the spacious vegetable box keeps perishable items both fresh and crisp for several days. The fridge deploys Diamond Edge Freezing technology that cools beverages and food in no time.

Haier 190 L direct-cool single-door 2-star refrigerator  

This aesthetical refrigerator is equipped with Diamond Edge Freezing Technology that enables quicker ice formation and improved cooling retention. The refrigerator has a spacious vegetable tray with a humidity controller to keep vegetables and fruits fresh for a long. The refrigerator functions efficiently without a stabilizer. 

Equipped with advanced features, these refrigerators keep your food items safer and in the right manner. It makes both cleaning and storing food hassle-free for you.

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