Brilio.net - The refrigerator is one of the electronic devices that many people own. Not without reason, food supplies can last longer if stored in the refrigerator.
In order to last, the refrigerator must be well maintained. The easiest way to maintain a refrigerator is to clean it regularly.
Because if you rarely clean it, the refrigerator will get dirty. Especially the rubber part on the refrigerator door . Because conditions are damp, mold easily appears on the rubber part of the refrigerator door. As a result, the appearance of the refrigerator door rubber is full of black spots.
Knowing this, a number of people usually immediately dismantle or remove the refrigerator door rubber to clean it. After that, the refrigerator door rubber is rubbed with various cleaning agents. When it is clean, the refrigerator door rubber can be replaced back to its original position. Even though it's clean, the method sounds complicated, right?
As a solution, you can imitate the method shown by TikTok user @nh_aja91. In his video upload, this netizen only relies on one simple ingredient to clean mold stains on the refrigerator door rubber. More practically, this trick doesn't require dismantling the refrigerator or removing the door rubber.
How to clean mold stains on refrigerator door rubber.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @nh_aja91 on Friday (8/3), one simple ingredient used is toothpaste. Just apply enough toothpaste to the entire rubber surface of the refrigerator door.
photo: TikTok/@nh_aja91
After spreading it evenly, immediately scrub the refrigerator door rubber using an old toothbrush. Without expending extra effort, the mold stains on the refrigerator door rubber looked faint and even disappeared. Not without reason, as reported by jateng.disway.id, the calcium carbonate content in toothpaste is effective in removing stubborn stains.
photo: TikTok/@nh_aja91
Do this process until all the rubber parts of the refrigerator door are as clean as possible. If so, just rinse the refrigerator door rubber. Instead of dousing it with clean water, this netizen immediately wiped the rubber on the refrigerator door using a previously damp cloth.
photo: TikTok/@nh_aja91
As a result, the refrigerator door rubber immediately looks clean and shiny again. There are no more visible mold stains on the refrigerator door rubber.
photo: TikTok/@nh_aja91
The refrigerator can also be used again, its function remains optimal.
Tricks for dealing with loose refrigerator door rubber.
To deal with loose refrigerator door rubber, you can try the following tricks:
1. Clean the door rubber.
Clean the refrigerator door rubber using warm water and mild soap. Make sure to remove any dirt and residue that may be stuck to the door rubber.
2. Adjust the position of the refrigerator.
Make sure your refrigerator is in a level and level position. An unbalanced refrigerator can cause uneven pressure on the door rubber.
3. Check the door handle.
Make sure the refrigerator door handle is not too tight or loose. If the handle is too tight, it may pinch the door rubber. If it is too loose, you may need to tighten the bolts or screws on the door handle.
4. Check the door hinges.
Make sure the refrigerator door hinges are not damaged or loose. If there are loose hinges, you may need to tighten the bolts or screws on the hinges.
5. Replace the door rubber.
If the refrigerator door rubber is too worn or damaged, consider replacing it with a new door rubber. The new door rubber will provide a tighter and more efficient closure.
6. Using heat training.
Some people use a heat training technique of placing a heated wet towel around the rubber of the door for several minutes. This can help the door rubber to fit more closely to its original shape.
Make sure to pay attention to safety when checking or repairing your refrigerator. If you are not sure, it is better to ask for help from a professional.