It's a kitchen appliance that we use on a daily basis, but when it comes to being cleaned or maintenance, it's definitely an appliance that gets dropped to the bottom of the list. The main reason that actually brings us to cleaning our fridges and freezers is when we get an unwelcoming smell when we open the door. But that smell should be the least of our worries. You could actually risk getting ill from the build up of bacteria.

So why is it that we don't clean our fridges and freezers as much as we should? It may seem like a difficult job, but we're going to break it down into smaller daily cleaning, weekly cleaning and more of a deep clean that can be carried out every 3 to 4 months. 

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One of the easiest things to do to keep your kitchen looking and smelling clean is to wipe them both down on a daily basis. If you do have any spillages, try to clean them up as soon as they happen. Wiping the internals down every night removes any bits of debris and can remove chances of cross contamination.

If you mix of two parts hot (but not boiling) water, one part white vinegar and a few splashes of lemon juice, you can create a deodorising, chemical free cleaner. This solution is safe to use on a daily basis and is perfect for any stubborn bits of food and those lingering smells. 

As well as wiping down with a deodorising solution, you could also use a deodoriser that can be kept in the fridge 24/7. Baking soda is a super simple, yet super effective way to remove any lingering smells. You can imply pour some out into a small container and leave it in the back of your fridge. 

It's recommended that once a week you go through your fridge and freezer and throw away anything old or mouldy. This could be done before your weekly food shop, so you can always make sure you've got fresh food in. Even if you don't eat the mouldy food, just having them in fridge means they can be releasing dangerous gases. 

When it comes to a deep clean, it's not as scary or as big a job as it seems. If you're doing your daily and weekly cleans then all your deep clean may consist of is removing everything out of your fridge and freezer, throwing out everything that you wont use/eat and giving everything a good scrub with some hot, soapy water. It's as simple as that! 

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