No need to use a fan, here's how to clean thick ice in the freezer using 2 kitchen tools

TikTok/@hyttinenheidi

That's why many people set a schedule so they can regularly clean the frost in the freezer before it gets thicker.

Brilio.net - Many people choose single-door refrigerators because they are affordable and not too big. However, this single door refrigerator has a drawback, namely that frost appears in the freezer very quickly.

If frost is allowed to continue to grow, it might become very thick and difficult to clean , you know. If the freezer is filled with ice, it will be difficult for you to store food and drinks. That's why many people set a schedule so they can regularly clean the frost in the freezer before it gets thicker.

Actually, freezer frost can be cleaned in a number of ways. One way is to melt it using a fan. However, the process of melting ice with a fan is often considered to take a long time. Not to mention, melting ice can also make the kitchen floor flooded.

So, for those of you who don't want to use a fan, try the trick shared by TikTok account user @hyttinenheidi. Reported by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @hyttinenheidi on Thursday (11/4), this netizen's way of cleaning frost is faster and simply uses two kitchen tools.

The first tool that must be prepared is a pan. Fill the pan with water, then boil until it boils. After that, place the pot of hot water in the freezer. The hot temperature from the hot water pot is useful so that the freezer frost is no longer stubborn.

photo: TikTok/@hyttinenheidi

Then, you also need one more kitchen tool, namely a knife to pry off the thick ice in the freezer. You can use a knife that is not sharp, such as a bread or jam knife, so there is no risk of damaging the refrigerator lining.

Gently pry off the ice until it comes off. Then set aside the ice flowers into a basin. Do the same thing with all the remaining ice in the freezer until it is clean.

photo: TikTok/@hyttinenheidi

So, how to clean frost in the freezer using these two tools is really practical, right? Taking a peek at @hyttinenheidi's TikTok upload which has been watched 6 million times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments or shared other ways to clean refrigerator frost.

"I've been cleaning out frost by using a blunt jam knife for decades, the important thing is to know the trick, until now I've never had a leak," said TikTok @raadsyaf.

"If I just unplug the cable and put it on the fan, the ice will melt quickly," wrote TikTok @Whatyidris.

"Here's a suggestion, if you want the ice to melt quickly, point the fan at the freezer. The ice melts quickly," said TikTok @bontot_3.

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The refrigerator is often left closed, so air exchange is rare and there is a risk of it getting smelly. Here are some ways to keep the refrigerator from smelling.

1. Clean the refrigerator regularly.

Make sure you regularly clean your refrigerator. Throw away food that has expired or been stored too long. Clean every part of the refrigerator with a solution of warm water and vinegar to remove odors and bacteria.

2. Use baking soda.

Place a small bowl filled with baking soda in the inside of your refrigerator. Baking soda can absorb unpleasant odors.

3. Use odor absorbent materials.

Apart from baking soda, you can also use ingredients such as activated charcoal or ground coffee as odor absorbents. Place it in an open container in the inside of the refrigerator.

4. Use natural aromatherapy.

Place lemon slices or orange slices in the refrigerator to provide a natural fresh aroma and eliminate unpleasant odors.

5. Check and clean the water drain.

Unpleasant odors can also come from clogged drains. Make sure to check it periodically and clean it.

6. Avoid storing food that smells strong.

Avoid storing strong-smelling foods in the refrigerator. If necessary, wrap the food tightly or place it in an airtight container.

7. Check for the cause of a particular odor.

If an unpleasant odor persists, check the food or items in the refrigerator that may be the cause. Maybe something has been damaged or spilled.

8. Make sure the refrigerator is well circulated.

Make sure the refrigerator ventilation is working properly. If ventilation is not good, the air in the refrigerator can become damp and cause an unpleasant odor.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.