Quickly, cleanly and without streaks, or how to clean the outside of the refrigerator

A clean, comfortable kitchen is the pride of the hostess. But in the process of daily use of the refrigerator, hand stains, traces of grease and other dirt appear very quickly on its walls, door and handle.

How to clean the refrigerator from dirt outside, how to return it clean, while spending a minimum of time and effort, will prompt the recommendations of experienced housewives.

Preparing for cleaning

Before you start cleaning, it will not be superfluous to carry out a number of preparatory activities:

1. Move the refrigerator away from the wall (this opens free access to the unit from any side).
2. Get food (in the process of extraction, the contents must be sorted out, throw away all spoiled).
3. Prepare the things necessary for cleaning (rubber gloves for hands, a basin of water, sponges, rags, paper towels).
4. Choose a detergent.

Special chemical compositions help to carry out cleaning as quickly as possible, and folk remedies help to wash the refrigerator without much money and harm to health.

Handy means for washing

There are a sufficient number of folk methods for cleaning refrigerator outside:

Toothpaste and ammonia

A mixture of toothpaste and ammonia is an excellent remedy in the fight against old grease stains.

Algorithm of actions:

1. In a clean glass container, mix in equal proportions toothpaste and ammonia.
2. The resulting product is used to treat the walls and door of the refrigerator, wait five minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

Laundry soap

Fatty acids and alkali in laundry soap will help to quickly clean the outer surfaces of dirt and grease.

Algorithm of actions:

• a bar of laundry soap is rubbed on a coarse grater;
• soap shavings are gently poured into hot water, stir it until completely dissolved;
• the resulting viscous mass is rubbed onto the walls of the refrigerator and left for five minutes;
• the treated surfaces are thoroughly washed off with clean water and wiped dry with kitchen paper towels.

In the process of cleaning, do not use hard sponges and brushes.Otherwise, scratches and scuffs will remain on the glossy walls, which cannot be removed.

Soda ash

An all-purpose cleaning agent that easily removes any type of contamination - soda ash.

Using it for cleaning is simple:

• soda ash and warm water are mixed in a clean container (a mushy mass should be obtained);
• the resulting product is treated with the outer surfaces, and then washed off with water.

Dishwashing gel

The surfactants that are part of the dishwashing gel will do an excellent job of removing greasy hand stains on the surface of the refrigerator.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Dissolve 1 tsp in a glass of warm water. detergent for dishes.
2. A soft cloth or sponge is thoroughly moistened with soapy water and the walls and doors of the household appliance are wiped.
3. Wipe cleaned surfaces with a damp sponge and then dry with paper kitchen towels.

To completely get rid of traces of soapy water, you will have to wipe the refrigerator more than once, remembering to periodically rinse or change the sponge.

Table vinegar

A universal folk remedy suitable for all types of surfaces (stainless steel, enamel) is table vinegar.

Using it is simple:

• mix vinegar and water in a clean container (ratio 1: 1);
• having abundantly moistened the sponge with the obtained product, wipe the walls and the door of the refrigerator;
• already clean surfaces are washed off with clean water, after which they are wiped dry with a towel.

Read more about cleaning the refrigerator with vinegar in this article.

How to clean with household chemicals?

On the shelves of hardware stores, there is a wide range of special products for cleaning household appliances. Unlike conventional home cleaning detergents, they are distinguished by a safe composition (no chlorine) and a pleasant aroma.

Top 3 best tools for cleaning the outside of the refrigerator:

Selena

Antibacterial agent Selena (country of origin Russia) will quickly clean surfaces of any type from dirt and stubborn unpleasant odors. It has an antibacterial effect, prevents the formation of foci of mold.

The method of application is simple: the product is sprayed on the outer surfaces of the refrigerator, after which it is wiped with a damp cloth along with the dirt. The average cost of a Selena cleaning spray is 110 rubles. (500 ml bottle).

Sano Refrigerator Cleaner

Sano Refrigerator Cleaner (country of origin Israel) is an effective cleaner for all surfaces. After cleaning, the treated door and walls do not need to be washed off with water... It is enough to spray the contamination. then wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth.

The average cost of Sano Refrigerator Cleaner is 450 rubles. (750 ml bottle).

Top House

The Top House refrigerator cleaner (country of origin Germany) will quickly remove any dirt both outside and inside the refrigerator. Qualitatively removes stubborn dirt and stubborn unpleasant odors... Returns gloss, leaves a pleasant light scent after use.

The average cost of a Top House refrigerator cleaner is 350 rubles. (750 ml bottle).

When using special detergents, you must carefully read and strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Features depending on material and color

It's not enough just to clean the refrigerator it is important that after cleaning the appliance retains its original appearance:

1. So refrigerators, the body of which is coated with polymer materials or metallic, is strictly prohibited to clean with hard sponges and abrasive dry powders. The result of such actions will be the appearance of numerous scratches, which cannot be eliminated.
2. It is also worth excluding from the range of detergents which contain chlorine, acid, alcohol or ammonia. The application of such compositions leads to the fact that the colored polymer coating becomes cloudy.
3. An excellent cleaner for white or colored cases is dishwashing gel.
4. Paint-coated refrigerators also cannot stand cleaning with harsh sponges and abrasive scouring powders. Only soft sponges, microfiber napkins, and soap solutions are used for cleaning.
5. Stainless steel refrigerator. To maintain its presentable appearance, you should forget about cleaning agents that contain chlorine, alcohol or acid. For a stainless steel refrigerator, special care products for household appliances will be an ideal solution. Also, glass cleaners (without alcohol) or soft microfiber cloths will come to the rescue.
6. Refrigerators, the front panel of which is made of glass, should be especially noted. To maintain the cleanliness of such surfaces, ammonia diluted with water or special glass care products will help.

Advice

A few tips from experienced housewives will help wash the refrigerator as quickly and efficiently as possible:

1. A soda compress will help deal with the problem of stubborn stains. Dissolve the baking soda with water to form a thick paste.

   The resulting product is generously applied to a piece of fabric, which is applied to the stain. After five minutes, the compress is removed, the surface is wiped with a clean damp sponge.

2. With a cotton swab, abundantly moistened with alcohol, it is easy to wipe off traces of stickers from the door and walls of the refrigerator.
3. In the process of cleaning the outer surfaces of the refrigerator, do not forget about the grill located on the back panel. It is important to regularly remove dust accumulated on the grill (a vacuum cleaner or a broom will come to the rescue), otherwise the service life of the household appliance may decrease.

Find helpful tips and tricks for cleaning your refrigerator in this section.

Conclusion

Regular care and the use of the right cleaning products will help maintain the attractive appearance, shine and gloss of the refrigerator for a long time.