foto: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
Brilio.net - The refrigerator plays an important role in the household, functioning to store various types of food, both dry and wet. The cold temperature inside the refrigerator helps maintain the freshness and durability of food. To keep the temperature stable, the cleanliness of the refrigerator is very important. According to healthiq.com, a clean refrigerator can extend the shelf life of food and drinks, and reduce the risk of the growth of disease-causing bacteria.
Refrigerator cleaning should be done routinely, ideally every three months. If left too long, dirt and mold stains can appear in various corners of the refrigerator. Mold stains that are often seen are black and usually stick to the rubber of the refrigerator door. These stains appear due to dust from outside and humidity inside the refrigerator. If left alone, this black mold will be increasingly difficult to remove.
Although many try to clean the mold with dish soap, often the stains are still stubborn. Many people turn to toothpaste, which is considered more effective. However, there are other ingredients that are more powerful in dealing with this problem. A TikTok user @ngurusinrumah, recommends using baking soda, an ingredient that is easily found in the kitchen.
photo: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
How to use it is quite simple. First, pour baking soda into a container or glass, then dissolve it with enough hot water. Stir until the baking soda is completely dissolved.
photo: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
After that, transfer the baking soda solution into a spray bottle. Spray this liquid on the moldy refrigerator rubber, then scrub it with an old toothbrush. While scrubbing, spray the baking soda solution again for maximum results, and continue scrubbing until clean.
photo: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
After the scrubbing process, the rubber surface will look clean. If so, wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it using a different cloth or kitchen tissue.
photo: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
Clean door seals will help your refrigerator function better. The seal acts as a barrier between the door and the refrigerator body; if dirty, it can loosen and create air gaps. Unstable temperatures inside the refrigerator can accelerate damage, so it is important to keep the refrigerator door seals clean regularly.
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