Brilio.net - The refrigerator is known as an electronic device that is often used to store food and drinks at low temperatures so that they remain fresh and do not spoil. This piece of furniture is usually equipped with several shelves or drawers, so that the food and drinks stored can be neatly arranged.
Apart from that, the refrigerator is also equipped with rubber on the door so that the air inside remains tight and the cold temperature does not leak easily.
Indeed, basically, refrigerator rubber has an important function to maintain the temperature in the refrigerator so that it remains stable. However, this area is very vulnerable to dirt because of the high humidity, which means dust and food scraps can stick tightly. Well, over time, these stains can become crusty and black, you know.
It is important to clean the refrigerator door rubber regularly to keep it clean and prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria. However, because stains tend to be difficult to clean, some people usually use special cleaning agents, such as toothpaste. This ingredient is considered to be able to make stains on refrigerator rubber disappear completely, you know.
But instead of using toothpaste, there are other ingredients that are no less effective, you know. This refrigerator rubber cleaning material was once used by the mothers who own the Instagram account @tanganibuu. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he used kitchen ingredients to eradicate the black crust on the refrigerator rubber.
Tricks to get rid of black crust on refrigerator rubber using kitchen ingredients.
Reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @tanganibuu on Tuesday (27/2), the kitchen ingredients in question are lemon juice, baking soda and vinegar. To do this, simply mix all these ingredients in one container. Then add a little hot water and stir until evenly mixed.
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Next, immediately apply this liquid to the dirty refrigerator door. You can use an old toothbrush to spread the liquid more evenly. Now, while smearing it, rub it all over, especially the black crusty areas. Do this process until the crust is clean.
photo: Instagram/@aboutibuu
If it has been rubbed, wipe the refrigerator rubber with a clean cloth. After wiping, the appearance of the refrigerator rubber becomes shinier, you know. The black crust has completely disappeared.
photo: Instagram/@aboutibuu
Since it was uploaded on February 12, this video has been watched more than 4,000 times. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users also provided responses in the comments column. Most of these netizens admitted that they were interested in trying these mother-style tricks.
"You can try this, thanks for the info," said Instagram @mety_shelly.
"I want to practice too," said Instagram @aiin_rose.
"Wow, you can try it sis," said Instagram @iu.gema.
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Tips for caring for your refrigerator so that it is always clean and durable.
Taking good care of your refrigerator can help keep it clean and durable. So that this can be achieved, you can apply the following tips when caring for the refrigerator:
1. Maintain cleanliness regularly.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly, ideally once every two weeks. Throw away food that has expired or is no longer suitable for consumption.
2. Use the refrigerator wisely.
Do not put hot food directly into the refrigerator. Let the food cool first before putting it in the refrigerator.
3. Set the temperature correctly.
Make sure the temperature in the refrigerator is regular and remains stable at around 3-4 degrees Celsius to keep food fresh.
4. Keep the refrigerator tightly packed.
Check the refrigerator door rubber periodically to ensure there are no air leaks. This helps keep the temperature in the refrigerator stable.
5. Avoid piling too much food.
Don't pile too much food in the refrigerator. This can block the flow of cold air and make the refrigerator work harder.
6. Clean the condenser and cooling fan.
Clean the condenser and refrigerator cooling fan regularly from dust and dirt. This helps the refrigerator work more efficiently.
7. Use proper storage containers.
Use the right storage containers or shelves to store food in the refrigerator. This helps maintain food hygiene and safety.
8. Avoid using strong aromatics in the refrigerator.
Strong aromatics can leave a smell on food in the refrigerator. Use gentler alternatives if necessary.
9. Check food expiration dates.
Periodically check the expiration date of food in the refrigerator and throw away what has expired.