Brilio.net - The refrigerator door rubber gets damp easily because it experiences frequent temperature changes. When the refrigerator door is closed, the rubber automatically encounters a low temperature from the cold refrigerator. Meanwhile, when the refrigerator door is opened, the temperature will rise because it meets normal room temperature.
After years of use, black spots or mold may appear on the refrigerator door rubber, you know. If left unchecked, the mold stain will spread and enlarge, making it difficult to clean. As a result, many people choose to dismantle it so that the refrigerator door rubber can be soaked.
Usually, mold stains on the refrigerator door rubber can be removed if the appliance is soaked in a cleaning liquid, such as citron, baking soda, and so on. However, unlike the man on Ariyanto Tutor's YouTube account, he admits that he has another trick to get rid of mold stains on the refrigerator door rubber.
After investigating, this trick by the netizen known as Ariyanto doesn't need to be done by removing the rubber from the refrigerator door . On the other hand, you only need one simple ingredient to make your refrigerator door rubber shine again.
How to clean refrigerator door rubber mold.
The first thing you have to prepare is hot water. After that, wet a clean cloth with hot water, then rub it evenly on the refrigerator door rubber. This hot water is known to help mold stains be easily cleaned later.
photo: YouTube/Ariyanto tutor
Next, take a little toothpaste and spread it evenly over all the rubber parts of the refrigerator door. Yup, toothpaste is the main ingredient for practicing this trick to get rid of mold stains on the refrigerator door rubber.
After applying toothpaste, rub the rubber of the refrigerator door with a damp cloth to remove the mold stains. If so, let it sit for a while so that the toothpaste can remove the stain more optimally.
"We wait a few minutes, better still 30 minutes to 1 hour," added YouTube account owner Ariyanto Tutor, quoted by BrilioFood on Saturday (4/5).
photo: YouTube/Ariyanto tutor
Finally, clean the remaining toothpaste with a damp cloth. If the refrigerator door rubber is really clean, then dry it with a clean cloth and it is still dry. Look, the refrigerator door rubber which was originally full of black mold stains has become white again, right?
photo: YouTube/Ariyanto tutor
So, even if you don't dismantle it, dirty refrigerator door rubber is still easy to clean, right? Taking a peek at Ariyanto tutor's YouTube upload, although it hasn't received many comments from other netizens, this video has been watched more than 3,000 times.
How to make the refrigerator smell fresher.
There are several kitchen ingredients that can help give a fresh aroma to the refrigerator.
1. Orange or lemon.
Cut oranges or lemons into thin slices and place them in the refrigerator. They not only provide a fresh scent but can also absorb unwanted odors.
2. White vinegar.
Place a small cup with white vinegar in the refrigerator to absorb unpleasant odors.
3. Ground coffee.
Place a few tablespoons of ground coffee in an open container in the refrigerator. Coffee can absorb unpleasant odors.
4. Baking soda.
Baking soda is a natural cleaning agent that can also absorb unpleasant odors. You can put a small container containing baking soda in the refrigerator.
5. Mint or cinnamon leaves.
Put some mint leaves or a cinnamon stick in the refrigerator to give it a fresh scent.
6. Ginger pieces.
Chop fresh ginger and place it in the refrigerator to give it a refreshing aroma.
Make sure to replace these items regularly to keep your refrigerator fresh and free of unwanted odors.