Brilio.net - The appearance of frost in the freezer has become a phenomenon experienced by many people. This condition is so common that it is often considered normal. In fact, accumulated frost can reduce the overall quality and function of the refrigerator, you know.
Basically, frost flowers must be cleaned regularly. Because if it already accumulates and thickens, the ice will be increasingly difficult to clean. It takes a long time and extra effort to melt this accumulated ice.
When they want to melt thick ice, some people usually turn off the refrigerator and leave the freezer open for the whole day. This is considered to be able to make the ice melt slowly by itself .
However, if it lasts a full day, it can certainly affect the food stored in the freezer. A number of food ingredients such as meat can spoil quickly if stored at room temperature for too long. Therefore, many people are looking for ways to melt ice quickly.
Luckily, there is a woman named Linda who once shared a trick for melting ice quickly . Without hesitation, he admitted that he could make ice melt in just 10 minutes. Even though the frost in the freezer is quite thick and plentiful.
Furthermore, Linda shared this trick by uploading it to the Linda Gallery YouTube account. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used simple tricks and tools. However, this trick tends to be safe and doesn't damage the refrigerator, you know.
Quick trick to defrost in the freezer.
As reported by BrilioFood on Saturday (10/3), the only tools used were a sauce bottle and a fan. So the sauce bottle will be used as a container for warm water. Meanwhile, the fan will speed up the process of melting the ice. in the freezer.
But before using it, make sure the refrigerator is turned off. Make sure the freezer temperature setting is set at 0. Then don't forget to also unplug the refrigerator cable from the plug or power socket to minimize short circuits.
photo: YouTube/Linda Gallery
Next, place a basin or water storage container at the bottom of the freezer
(in chiller). Apart from the basin, also place a cloth at the bottom of the refrigerator. That way, the melted ice will be immediately collected into the container or absorbed into the cloth, so that other parts of the refrigerator and its surroundings remain dry.
If so, fill the bottle with warm water. Then spray all parts of the ice flower evenly. After that, turn on the fan to the highest (fastest) mode. Then direct the fan directly at the frost in the freezer.
photo: YouTube/Linda Gallery
After 10 minutes, the frost in the freezer immediately melted and fell off. While continuing to fan, clean the frost that starts to fall off. If so, you can use a plastic spatula to clean the ice.
photo: YouTube/Linda Gallery
If the frost has disappeared, don't forget to wipe the freezer with a cloth to clean the remaining water that has pooled inside. That way, the freezer will be clean and ready to be used to store various food ingredients.
"I have used this method for approximately 10 years. And my refrigerator has never been damaged," said Linda.
photo: YouTube/Linda Gallery
This upload about a quick trick to defrost in the freezer immediately caught the attention of YouTube netizens. Among the more than 3,000 viewers, there were many other YouTube users who responded directly in the comments column. Most of them said they were grateful because they had gained useful new knowledge.
Tips to prevent frost from appearing in the single-door refrigerator freezer.
Frost is often a problem that can reduce the quality of the refrigerator. To prevent the formation of frost in the freezer of a single door refrigerator, you can follow these tips:
1. Keep the temperature cool.
Make sure the temperature in the freezer remains stable at around -18 degrees Celsius. Unstable temperatures can cause frost formation.
2. Don't open the door too often.
Avoid opening the freezer door too often or for too long. This can disrupt the temperature in the freezer and trigger frost formation.
3. Check the door and rubber seal.
Make sure the freezer door is closed tightly and the rubber seal is in good condition. A damaged rubber seal can allow warm air to enter the freezer, causing condensation and frost formation.
4. Do not store hot food.
Avoid storing hot food directly in the freezer. Cool food first before putting it in the freezer.
5. Maintain ventilation space.
Make sure there is enough space behind and around the refrigerator for good air circulation. Avoid placing the refrigerator too close to walls or other furniture.
6. Use tight storage containers.
Store food in tight containers or plastic bags to prevent moisture from entering the freezer.
7. Clean the freezer regularly.
Clean the freezer regularly to remove moisture that could be a source of frost.
8. Use dryer sheets.
Stick a clothes dryer sheet in the freezer to absorb moisture and prevent frost formation.
9. Check the defrosting system.
Make sure the defrosting system on the freezer is functioning properly. If the defrosting system is not working, it can cause excessive ice accumulation.