Brilio.net - The refrigerator is very useful for storing stock of cooking ingredients so they last longer. On the other hand, this electronic device also helps to cool various drinks, snacks or other dishes so that they are more delicious when eaten. It's no surprise that a refrigerator is a must-have item in the kitchen.
However, when the refrigerator is old enough, sometimes parts of the refrigerator experience a decline in quality. One of them is the refrigerator door rubber which can become loose, making it difficult to close the refrigerator door tightly. If left unchecked, the refrigerator door could open without realizing it and make the refrigerator temperature unstable.
There are several tricks to deal with loose refrigerator door rubber so that it can be closed again. One of the easiest tricks is to heat the refrigerator door rubber with a hairdryer. But, if you don't have a hairdryer at home, don't be confused yet because there is another, simpler trick.
Netizens shared tricks for dealing with loose refrigerator door rubber on the TikTok account @mr_green_wp. After all, you only need one simple ingredient to practice this trick, you know.
So, the main ingredient to restore loose refrigerator door rubber so it's tight again is just hot water. The method is to simply pour enough hot water on the refrigerator door rubber.
" Pour hot water over the rubber, it will soften and expand (Pour hot water on the rubber of the refrigerator door, it can make the rubber softer and expand)," emphasized the owner of the TikTok account @mr_green_wp, quoted by BrilioFood on Monday (25/3).
photo: TikTok/@mr_green_wp
After dousing it with hot water, immediately dry the refrigerator door rubber with a clean cloth or napkin. After that, try closing the refrigerator door. If the refrigerator door is successfully closed, it means you have successfully done this trick.
photo: TikTok/@mr_green_wp
How about it? It's a really simple trick to deal with loose refrigerator door rubber, right? Taking a peek at @mr_green_wp's TikTok upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has received enthusiasm from more than 31 thousand viewers, you know.
How to clean a dirty refrigerator so it shines again.
A dirty refrigerator can clean the refrigerator using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen. Following are the steps.
1. Turn off the refrigerator.
Turn off the refrigerator and remove all food and items from it. Place perishable foods in an ice box to keep them cool during the cleaning process.
2. Clean the outside.
Use a mixture of warm water and a little dish detergent to clean the outside of the refrigerator. Wipe with a clean cloth or damp sponge, then dry with a dry cloth.
3. Clean the inside.
Make a mixture of warm water and vinegar in a 1:1 ratio or a mixture of warm water and baking soda to clean the inside of the refrigerator. Dip a clean cloth into the solution, then wipe the inside of the refrigerator thoroughly. Make sure to clean every nook and cranny.
4. Clean the shelves.
Take apart the refrigerator shelves and clean them with a solution of warm water and dishwashing detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry before returning it to the refrigerator.
5. Odor cleaning.
To eliminate unpleasant odors, place a small cup filled with baking soda in the refrigerator. Baking soda will absorb unpleasant odors. Change the baking soda regularly, approximately every 1-2 months.
6. Do a check.
Check food expiration dates and clean up any spills or leaks that may occur in the refrigerator.
7. Return the item.
Once the refrigerator is clean and dry, return all items and food to it.