Brilio.net - The rubber around the refrigerator door plays an important role in keeping the door tight. The reason is, if the refrigerator door is not tightly closed, the food inside is at risk of being damaged because the refrigerator temperature will not be cold. The condition of the refrigerator door rubber not being tight is usually caused by a large amount of dirt or mold stains that have accumulated.
That's why it's important to clean the refrigerator door rubber regularly. One of the most popular ways to remove mold stains on refrigerator door rubber is by applying toothpaste. After that, the refrigerator door rubber can be brushed until the mold stains are gone and rinsed until clean again.
However, if you don't want to use toothpaste, there are other tricks that are no less practical, you know. The trick for removing mold stains from refrigerator door rubber was shared by netizens using the TikTok account @goodforhome_2599. After all, to practice this trick, you only need three simple kitchen ingredients.
Tricks to remove mold stains from refrigerator door rubber.
The first thing that must be prepared is a basin filled with hot water. After that, mix the hot water with vinegar, dishwashing soap, and enough baking soda. Yup, those are the three main kitchen ingredients to practice this trick to remove mold stains from refrigerator door rubber. Then, stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
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If so, first remove the rubber door of the refrigerator you want to clean. Then, soak the refrigerator door rubber in the cleaning agent mixture. Let the refrigerator door rubber soak for a few moments. Later, the mold stain will fade without needing to brush, you know.
"It will be clean in 20 minutes (This refrigerator door rubber will be clean in 20 minutes)," said the owner of the TikTok account @goodforhome_2599, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (17/4).
After 20 minutes, lift and move the refrigerator door rubber into a basin filled with warm water. Rinse the refrigerator door rubber with warm water for a while until there is no soap residue left.
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After rinsing, the refrigerator door rubber can be dried and reattached to the refrigerator door. Look, the refrigerator door that was originally full of mold stains can shine again, right?
photo: TikTok/@goodforhome_2599
How about it, this trick is really practical to remove mold stains from refrigerator door rubber, isn't it? Taking a peek at @goodforhome_2599's TikTok upload, even though it hasn't received comments from netizens, this video has already received enthusiasm from more than 5,000 viewers, you know.
How to get rid of unpleasant odors in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator must be cleaned regularly so that it does not get dirty. But, sometimes even though it's clean, the unpleasant smell can still linger in the refrigerator, you know. Here's how to get rid of unpleasant odors in the refrigerator using kitchen ingredients.
1. Orange or lemon.
Sliced orange or lemon peel can provide a fresh and refreshing aroma in the refrigerator.
2. Baking soda.
Place a small bowl filled with baking soda in the refrigerator. Baking soda can absorb unwanted odors.
3. Ground coffee.
Place a cloth bag containing a small amount of ground coffee in the refrigerator. Coffee can absorb unpleasant odors.
4. Cloves.
Place a few cloves in a cloth bag and hang it in the refrigerator. Cloves have a strong aroma and can repel unpleasant odors.
5. Mint or cinnamon leaves.
Mint leaves or cinnamon pieces can provide a fresh aroma in the refrigerator.
6. Apple cider vinegar.
Mix a little apple cider vinegar with water in a bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial properties and can help eliminate unpleasant odors.