Brilio.net - The refrigerator is one of the most important electronic devices at home. The reason is, this piece of furniture functions to store various types of food so that they last longer. This cooling tool is also widely used by traders to store cold drink stocks.
Because it functions to store food, the refrigerator must be sterile and hygienic. Therefore, the refrigerator needs to be cleaned regularly so that it does not become a nest for germs and bacteria. If the refrigerator is not cleaned for a long time, the appearance of the refrigerator will be dirty and dull. Apart from that, the rubber part of the refrigerator door will also be covered in black stains due to mold.
The fungus stain will stick more and be difficult to remove even if it is wiped with a wet cloth. So, a special cleaning fluid is needed to clean the mold stains. Usually many people then use baking soda to remove mold stains .
But if your baking soda stock is running out, you can copy the method shared by YouTube user FITRI KHANSA. He claims to have an effective way to remove mold stains from refrigerator door rubber. He also only relies on simple ingredients at home, one of which comes from the kitchen.
How to clean mold on refrigerator door rubber using 1 additional kitchen ingredient.
"Mother's refrigerator is starting to get dirty. The rubber on the refrigerator door is starting to get really dirty," he said.
photo: YouTube/FITRI KHANSA
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube FITRI KHANSA on Wednesday (10/4), the ingredients in question are toothpaste and dish soap. First, prepare a container. Then pour enough toothpaste and dish soap. Stir until everything is evenly mixed. Also prepare an old toothbrush and rag to help with the process of cleaning the refrigerator door rubber.
photo: YouTube/FITRI KHANSA
After that, apply a mixture of toothpaste and dish soap to the entire rubber surface of the refrigerator door. Scrub the area with the help of an old toothbrush. Because the mold stain was stubborn, the YouTube user also added a little citrus to make the mold stain fade more quickly.
"You smeared this over and over again. Well, because it was so dirty, you put a little lemon on it so that the remaining black stains on the rubber were clean," he said further.
photo: YouTube/FITRI KHANSA
After brushing, wipe the rubber refrigerator door with a dry cloth so that it is really clean. If you feel there are still stubborn stains, you can repeat the cleaning process.
"Well, everything is clean again," he concluded.
This trick is quite easy, isn't it?
How to care for your refrigerator so it doesn't get moldy.
To prevent mold growth in the refrigerator, you can follow the following maintenance steps.
1. Keep it clean.
Clean the refrigerator regularly using a solution of warm water and mild detergent. Make sure to clean every part, including shelves and drawers.
2. Avoid storing it for too long.
Don't leave food or ingredients in the refrigerator for too long, especially if they have passed their expiration date or no longer look fresh.
3. Store food in closed containers.
Store food in tightly closed containers or packages to prevent mold growth and the spread of unpleasant odors.
4. Check the refrigerator temperature.
Make sure the temperature in the refrigerator remains stable and cold enough to prevent the growth of microorganisms. The recommended temperature is around 3-4 degrees Celsius.
5. Use the refrigerator properly.
Make sure the refrigerator is not too full so that air circulation is maintained. Also avoid opening the refrigerator door too often or for too long.
6. Use an air dryer.
Place an air dryer in the refrigerator to reduce air humidity, as high humidity can trigger mold growth.
7. Check the condition of the door seal.
Make sure the refrigerator door seal is in good condition and tight to prevent outside air from entering the refrigerator.