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Brilio.net - Any remaining food stock can be stored in the refrigerator. This is done to prevent the food from spoiling or wilting quickly, before being used for cooking or eating again. The cold temperature in the refrigerator can maintain the freshness of food stocks such as meat , vegetables, fruit, eggs, milk, juice, and so on.
So that the quality of the refrigerator lasts a long time, make sure the temperature inside is always stable. What you can do is avoid storing hot food in the refrigerator, keep the refrigerator full, check the door seal, and finally, don't open the refrigerator door too often.
However, over time, the rubber part of the refrigerator door can become dirty. Apart from dust, food or drink splashes can stick to the rubber of the refrigerator door. If left like that, the refrigerator door rubber will look dirty, moldy and at risk of damage. Some people immediately rub the refrigerator door rubber with toothpaste. After rubbing it for a while, the rubber appearance of the refrigerator door was clean again, like new.
But if you don't want your stock of toothpaste to go to waste, it turns out there are other cleaning agents you can use. This was demonstrated by Instagram users. In his video upload, this netizen replaced toothpaste with two kitchen ingredients to clean the rubber on his refrigerator door. Curious about how? The following BrilioFood collected from Instagram @priya_dwarke, Wednesday (15/5).
Wash the refrigerator door rubber using two additional kitchen ingredients
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At the beginning of the video, he shows the rubber appearance of his refrigerator door. When looked closely, the refrigerator door rubber appears to be covered in mold dots. The color on the rubber side of the refrigerator door also looks dull black.
Wash the refrigerator door rubber using two additional kitchen ingredients
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To clean the door rubber, he prepared a special cleaning solution, namely mixing liquid detergent with plain water in a bowl. Stir until all ingredients are completely mixed.
Wash the refrigerator door rubber using two additional kitchen ingredients
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For maximum cleanliness, he also added two kitchen ingredients, namely baking soda and table vinegar. Once done, stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed. After that, pour the cleaning solution into a spray bottle for easy application.
Wash the refrigerator door rubber using two additional kitchen ingredients
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To apply, just spray the cleaning solution that has been made onto the rubber surface of the refrigerator door. Then spread it evenly and scrub the cleaning solution with an old toothbrush. Without expending extra effort, all the dirt on the door rubber is removed without any residue.
Wash the refrigerator door rubber using two additional kitchen ingredients
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Next, wipe the rubber surface of the refrigerator door with a dry cloth. As a result, the refrigerator door rubber is as shiny as when it was first purchased. Just practice this method at home, OK?
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How to fix loose refrigerator door rubber.
To repair a loose refrigerator door rubber, you can try the following steps:
Clean the refrigerator door rubber using warm water and mild soap. Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust that may be stuck to the rubber.
Make sure that the refrigerator door is installed properly. If the door is installed unevenly, it can cause the rubber to come loose. Check the door connections and make sure they are in the right position.
Check whether the refrigerator door rubber is damaged or worn. If the rubber is worn or damaged, it may need to be replaced with a new one. You can contact the refrigerator manufacturer or electronic parts store to get replacement rubber that suits your brand and model of refrigerator.
If the refrigerator door doesn't close tightly because the hinge tension is too weak, you can adjust the hinge tension. Usually, there is a screw near the hinge that you can turn to adjust the tension. Be sure to read your refrigerator's instructions or call a technician if you are unsure about how to do this.
If the refrigerator door rubber is loose but still in good condition, you can use special adhesive to stick it back into place firmly. Make sure to use an adhesive that is safe for use on rubber surfaces and refrigerators.
If you feel uncomfortable or unsure about doing repairs yourself, it is better to ask a professional refrigerator technician for help. This can ensure that repairs are done correctly and that the refrigerator remains in good working order.
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