How to Clean A Fridge! (Clean With Me)
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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Oh goodness, my fridge looked stuffed, crusty and frankly, needed some love.
So this week, I decided to film it, Clean With Me style, and show you exactly how I clean my fridge.
Now, I do have a video where we do an even more thorough clean of the fridge (link below), but this was a pretty significant job and didn't take too much work or time.
I use my three wave system to do this task, empty the fridge, clean it out/discard items, replace items/toss old stuff and voila, a clean, beautiful fridge. I hope you guys enjoy this and try it at home, who knows what gross stuff you'll find! I know one thing for sure, you'll feel amazing after you do it.
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I love your honesty. This is life. I am a tidy person. But I'm also human. It was a lot of pressure on me when people came over and I felt like the house had to be perfect. Just because I'm tidy doesn't mean that I never have a mess. I think I need to go clean my fridge now. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for watching Erin, and yes, in real life, we all have our messes ;)
It's so much worse when you have OCD when it comes to guests seeing your house clean and you have to very active kids 😅
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Clean My Space I just want to know what is your full-time job is blogging and RUclips your full-time or do you have a job like not RUclips
Clean My Space try to wash the jars or the bottles before you recycle it :) here in Japan we do it 👍
I saw that jar of Veganase there Melissa, if you didn't want it you should have sent it to me! XD I like having a nice clean fridge too, though mine is older some of the stains are set but at least its organized, no science experiments here!
Great video. Your cat is beautiful.
We run a production company, a cleaning products company and a cleaning services company - so it's pretty full time for all of us :) Thanks for watching!
why...why do I find this so enjoying to watch
P.S. As a personal concierge & owner of a cleaning co., I'll also share a couple additional refrigerator tips:
* If we wipe the frig. regularly -- clean the spills & smudges when we see them -- then there will be less of a mess to tackle later on.
* Most manufacturers suggest that we should NEVER over-stuff our refrigerators. This is a common problem. If too much food is inside, the compressor has to work extra hard, which could lead to functionality issues. Also, if over-stuffed, the cold air will not circulate as well as it should, possibly causing issues with food storage.
* Regularly check the frig. settings to make sure they are at the correct temperature (sometimes, the temp. lever can be bumped and changed by mistake on certain models).
Best wishes to everyone! :)
These are tips? We call this common sense.
@@russellbrooker2122 Debbie Downer
Thanks for the helpful tips! I tend to overstuff my fridge, no wonder my food goes bad easily!
I do not understand why is she cleaning a perfect clean fridge
@@russellbrooker2122These tips may be common sense to some, but a LOT of people don't know. Some of us are here to help others. 😉 Your comment doesn't make you look smart, it reveals that you have issues. Good luck with life. 🤣
I love a 8 or 9" diameter lazy Susan for the back corner of each deep shelf. It's life changing to be able to get to those jarred items or marinades/ dressings that can be forgotten about!
I will be cleaning my fridge/freezer on Monday. I always do that before I grocery shop each month. I will also organize my chest freezer since all the garden produce has been processed for the freezer & I need to make room for a couple of turkeys!
LISA BEISHLINE
That's so efficient of you! Smart!
wow, you are disciplined!
Place mats are GREAT for shelves. Place mats are easier to clean then the shelves.
there are many videos out there with Dollar store fridge organization. using baskets gives you much better organizations helps with the whole doubles thing.
I used green baskets for fresh ..
I use red baskets for things that need to be eaten right away.
Some of the organizers also use lazy Susan in the fridge.
Trudy Anderson
yes?
That's a very wise system!
The cleansing you do in all work you do with your soul love the cleanliness you must have a mother fanatic with cleanliness and it transferred you you are values of praise.
Thank you for posting this! It motivated me to clean my fridge out for the first time in many months...it took just over 3 hours, I had 2 full trash bags and 6 full grocery bags of expired or unwanted food to throw away, and I went through 4 microfiber cloths...it was well worth it, because now I can actually see what's in my fridge! The part about looking for any "stuff" that you haven't used in awhile really helped me mentally to get over the "I'll keep this food item just in case I need it" block that had been keeping me from taking the plunge and cleaning it. Also the 3 wave system is a life saver because it breaks it down in to such manageable chunks. Thanks again!!!
Do you not need to rinse out containers that go in recycling? I always try to discard of them fairly clean.
katrin1984 I was about to ask that. Where I live I'm not supposed to toss them contaminated with food
You are supposed to clean them and remove labels and caps, but a lot of people don’t. Which is bad because I heard that when they do not meet those “requirements” they are discarded in the facility and not recycled. I don’t know how true that is, but they do say you should clean them.
I always rinse out recyclables.
@@misslori66 Me too.
Can you imagine the stench if you didn't?! And yes, way back when.....we were told no lids, maybe labels too, and there were certain #'s to look for. Really wish towns would refresh all on the rules. It sure is a waste and shame if things are not getting done right.
Clean With Me...patio furniture, mattress, lamps/light fixtures, pet cages/areas, underneath the sink.
Great areas - thanks! May be too cold now for patio furniture, but we'll see :D
Just cleaned out my fridge after watching this and omg it is so beautiful!
Way to go!!!!
I do mine in waves too, but I do it differently for two reasons 1) I don't want to run out of steam mid way through and 2) I don't like some refrigerated items sitting out (aka: I don't like my hands getting too cold)... Here's the way I do it 1) leaving everything in the fridge I go through and pull out what needs to be thrown away/recycled - close the fridge and clean out jars, etc. 2) go back in and organized what I want where on what shelves. 3) remove items off the shelf and clean the shelves from the top down - closing the door in between. I also like to pull the drawers out and clean them with soapy water. Taadaa! Either way, it gets the fridge clean!!! :) Great videos!
I take the opportunity to clean the lids and caps on all my condiments, etc... while cleaning the fridge. I hate opening ketchup or mustard and finding dried up yuck all over the tops😖. Also a good idea to organize crisper with foods that don't cause each other to spoil. Apples should not be stored with lettuce/greens for example. Food Network offers a helpful list of foods that should not be stored near each other. Cheers🥂
great video. its just me and my husband. The day before I go shopping I do a quick clean of the fridge. I pull things out check the veggie drawer. Just spot clean most everything. This is something my mother would do religiously when we were growing up. You know what you have so no duplicate jars :) no over buying fruit and veggies cause ya know what ya got :) Then about every two months I do a complete clean of the fridge. Including freezer. The spot cleaning only takes me about 15 minits once you get into the grove of the schedule. And I find less food wasted. And its really great to put groceries away in a tidy organized fridge. Its a great project to involve the kids in. As my mother would have me wipe the plastic containers and drawers. Let me have a sweet treat she kept hidden of course. That was the best part for me .
That is a great idea - do it right before a grocery shop!
I just watched this again and am heading to the frig now. I do parts of these steps on a rotational basis, like checking expiration dates and cleaning the crispers. You inspired me to do the whole frig today, and allow time for the cleaning product to do its job before I wipe it off. Thanks, Melissa!
Great video! I decided to clean my fridge today and it looks Aaaamazing!!!
This video is for those who have zero times in their hands and emphasize cleaning like me. You just made my life 10 times easier.You've been very helpful. Thanks in advance!.
what you did is great!! one think i would like to suggest is to wash your recycles before placing them in the recycle bin :)
Recently starting a job at a hotel and one of my .jobs is to clean the fridge regularly. Looking forward to it after watching this video she makes it look fun
I really love this channel :) Always super good for calming stress and anxiety
Thanks very much for the kind words Sarah!!
What area would you like to clean with me next?
Clean My Space Cleaning out dryer vents? outside vent and the part behind the dryer? :)
glassware. mine has a film on them
Clean My Space ...hey Melissa, I would like to know how to clean window frames,especially the double lined thing in d bottom where our fingers and cleaning brush can reach but only can move d dirt and CANNOT LIFT THE DIRT UP...will using cotton on cleaning brush do the trick??lemme know...thanks
Clean My Space ... luv ur videos 😍 kindly show how to get rid of greasy kitchen walls n tiles..plzzz
Plz. Show how clean the freezer thanks!!!
can you do a freezer cleaninh video? i never know how to clean it when its covered in ice. do i turn the freezer offf or? thanks!
i would put it off and be as quick as you can bc of the stuff in it (or well what was in there haha)
Sam Shannonhouse I once did it with a hair dryer and a wooden spoon to scrape the ice off
This has been added to the list :) Thanks for watching!
just turn it off, empty it out and put a bowl of boiling water in there for 30 mins and all the ice chunks will fall to the bottom.
Seriously, do you keep so much food? Here we buy and consume on a weekly basis, granted, we don't have bad climate that would force us to not go shopping for a long time. We do a big buy early in the month, and consume what we have, and maybe add some perishables such as bread and eggs.
I learned the hard way to turn off the fridge if the door will be open for a long time. My fridge motor burned out
It makes me so happy seeing you use reusable cloths for cleaning! So many you tubers use throw away products!
For me, I always used hot soapy water as a lot of the fridges that I have used say mild soap and water and no harsh chemicals . I like the steps you took to clean fridge. They are very simple. I am a home care aid/caregiver and these are very helpful videos. Thanks
Definitely u inspired me to clean. I literally clean like this for first time. Usually my sister in law used to do all the. Clean up stuffs except my room. But today I literally clean thoroughly. Thank you 😊
Thanks for another helpful video! I have found that a lazy Susan on top shelf really helps with getting to jars easily and also prevent things from getting lost in the back.
Good point, we may have to employ this system!
what did you use as a all purpose cleaner for your fridge? Is it ok to make my own cleaner if I do what do you suggest? Is vanilla essence good?
Donna Bowen I wish there was a response for that too. That was my first question watching this... even 3 years later this is a great video and a keeper for me. Just what I was looking for, for a quick but good cleaning of my fridge.
My husband just cleaned our fridge taking out all the shelves washing everything. And it's so much nicer now. So clean and easy to see everything.
I do this everytime before we go grocery shopping. It makes it nice double checking what's needed and putting away the new groceries!
ever thought of doing a "how to clean your vacuum" I know I just cleaned mine and it was gross!! I never thought my house was that dirty and it actually made the vacuum work better!!
Yes - we have a video about cleaning the vacuum - it was worth doing for sure :)
Love the realistic fridge!!
When buying a new fridge / freezer remember to read online reviews and pay attention to "Easy To Clean?" evaluations. I didn't with my last one and had issues with a couple of crevices in the bottom of the fridge which could not be reached into and welled up with grime over time. I read old reviews later and found this was a common complaint regarding the appliance. Now I always prioritise "easy to clean" when I consider buying new appliances.
I usually rinse containers out before throwing into the recycle bin
Chitown ShaSha if the recycling collectors can see our recycling isn't rinsed, they leave it in the bin! Otherwise it ends up in a landfill.
Chitown ShaSha Exactly what I was thinking.
where I moved to, it's a dumpster not individual garbage can but no recycling. I'm disappointed.
I think it's required here. I don't just rinse, I wash them in the sink. Maybe that's overkill but at least then they don't stink.
In some places it is required that you rinse them out, where we live (and many other places) it is not required to do so - so we save the water :)
recyclingweek.planetark.org/recycling-info/how-clean.cfm
I like the idea of how you cleaned the fridge without taking out the shelves. I dread having to do that.
We decided to skip that step - a good cleaning when they were empty certainly sufficed :)
..and yes, it is a pain!
Thanks for keeping me company!
You should add a step: Turn down/off the temperature settings while the doors are open, it should save energy and reduce the compressor from running. Of course, remember to add a step: Set temperature setting once down cleaning.
And what a about the food in room temp while she is cleaning. Stent they supposed to be refrigerated or put in an ice box while cleaning?
This inspired me to clean my refrigerator just now. I also showed my son how it's done. Love this series!
I was gonna clean my fridge today but was feeling lazy. So I sat down to watch some RUclips then you popped up! I just thought it was funny
we always flushed down the unwanted Oils that we didn't want. and i knew that was bad in every way i know, but never knew the proper way of disposing it. Thank you Melisa. Zippy it, and chuck it in the bin! is the way to go. thank you!!
Good video, thanks! One thing I'd like to -point out is cleaning the door seals and the outside of the fridge.
Thank you for the reminder. I'll tackle it tomorrow. before I used to clean it often before going shopping. but since many times now husband and son do the shopping they just toss things inside without throwing anything away. And I must be thankful for the help and no complain! 🤐
Yes, you have to take what you can get :). Others are saying to do it BEFORE shopping, maybe they can take a peek inside the fridge before they head out?
I've become obsessed with this channel. It's given me the inspiration I need. I'm a cleaning fool! Haha
Ha
We clean 1x per month when we go shopping. really like the spot. I may be old but you have taught me lots of new tricks, thank you
I think you should do a video on kitchen setups.
I know that there has to be a logical way to set up a kitchen for functionality rather than just putting stuff in the first drawer or cabinet available.
My other idea is a video on spices and how long to keep, replace and expirations. How, when or should they be rotated? Do they get stale? Should any of them be kept in the fridge rather than the cabinet? What about the proximity to the heat source (cabinets or counters next to or above the stove)?
These are questions that I have always wondered about and have asked people about, but no one has ever had an answer.
I love your channel.
Hey there. I know this is an old video, but I came across it this morning and followed your steps. I have to admit it took quite a long time and I had water everywhere around the sink (should have used the bathtub tip). Had a wee bit of an issue figuring out what went where when I was putting everything back together, but that’s totally a me thing. End of story...my fridge is so clean I could invite the friggin’ Queen over, lol. Thanks for the “how to” video. I subscribed. And yay, you’re Canadian too 🇨🇦
You have the frig I want. Your videos have really inspired me to clean
You my dear are the condiment queen. I've never seen so many jars of... stuff lol. Thanks for the vid .... and yeah my kitty tried to help too lol
An old friend of mine told me to tidy up my fridge before I go grocery store, this eau I could see what I have, and/or need. This is not a full cleaning, but a quick maintenance, and wipe the shelves. She went shopping every Saturday morning, so she would either do it the day or night before, or early Saturday morning. She said if you did that every week, you won't have to do a big cleaning, but seasonal.
Thank you - just in the middle of the job and its great watching some one else do it.
My fur baby looks just like yours :) Love when she pops into the videos!
I love a clean fridge. I put those fridge clothes (don't know what they're called. But they absorb spills and keep it cleaner. Love your videos. Aww your cat baby is adorable.
Thank you Amy!
Yes I have to do this this weekend. My favorite is, "When did I buy this"?! I already found to bottles of ketchup. I've been putting it off for a month now, so it's time to do it this weekend. I have nothing else going on, so I have no excuse
using bubble wrap is good in crisper drawers too. lets air circulate and keeps foods from getting crushed.
Thanks for being so real and open! Loved this video
Cleaned my fridge today after Shiva knows when. Looks so nice!
🧡 Awesome! I just did a CLEAN OUT/DECLUTTER of my fridge 💛
I use a vinegar and water spray when cleaning out the fridge. Non toxic.
Enjoyed the video. The all purpose cleaner and micro-fiber cloth worked great and was easy to do!
Tonight is my night to clean the community fridge .... thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching and let us know how it goes!
On the to do list for in the morning. ❤
I watched both of your videos on this subject and decided to follow instructions on this one. The other one was too difficult and risky for me.
Just followed this video and cleaned my fridge. Thanks for the amazing videos and the inspiration Melissa!
Boy my recycle place will not take that stuff not cleaned out wow ! Will guess I am off to go clean the frig . Thanks as always for the motivation .
Our recycling in Florida requires that containers be cleaned before put in recycling.
yea i always just run things thru the dishwasher
did all this last weekend - what an eye opener!!!
I use a pure vinegar or diluted vinegar to clean my fridge. Don't really want chemicals in my fridge with my food. Also baking Soda and water paste for stuck on gunk. 😊
Vinegar would do a great job! Thanks for watching Bobbi :)
I love your videos!!
Clean My Space ...Hi, can you tell me how to get rid of a smell in my freezer. it's not old food because I just moved in. I have a box of baking soda in there but it's not doing anything. please help :)
Bobbi Hammett Me too!
hey, pour fresh coffee ground in a container and place it in the freezer :) works the same in the fridge
I always ended up double stocking things I already have in the fridge or somethings would end up deep enough for me to forget abt them, ultimately spoiling away to glory. So I started making a list of everything I have in the fridge and I stick that list on the fridge. This helps me save food and not waste stuff I have.
You do everything in a really awesome manner😃
actually around thankgiving i cleaned, etc out the fridge though we used (taped) wax paper in the drawers.
that works too!
Love the video!!! Going to clean my refrigerator now. Love your Siamese cat!!!
Great video! Could you show a freezer cleaning video please?
Yes, we have added that to our list :)
Clean My Space Great, thanks! 👍
saw your video in the nick of time, cleaning my stove and fridge tomorrow. 😃 like i said you never disappoint 👍
I use a Sharpie to put the Expiration Date on bottles and jars. It cuts down on the science experiments in the refrigerator.
I love a clean fridge!
you are so lucky, we have to rinse out our recyclables
Looks great, Melissa! My refrigerator is pretty clean, but I did have to spend time going through veggies, bagging them, etc. this weekend. Now it looks more organized. :)
I found 3 bottles of Tamari sauce, I pitched one, and kept the other half used ones. Three weeks ago I had spinach go bad, yes it was a mess! I try to clean my fridge every 2-3 weeks. That way I know what I need to buy at the store (beginning of the month). I get paid tomorrow morning. Other side note, my fridge is much smaller.
This is on my list of jobs to do today, after coming back from a weeks holiday I know there will probably be some 'experiments' in there! I try to clear out and clean my fridge regularly - like just before I go to do a big grocery shop as I will then know what I need to stock up on. I'm not so good about clearing my cupboards though...!
i love cleaning the fridge. and I love the Micro fiber clothes that i purchased from you. I can't wait to do a review on them. :)
Hi, good job, Melissa/Clean My Space. I have my own company, as well. As a personal concierge, I include detailed cleaning & organization.
Just a friendly suggestion: :)
A lot of extra time was spent trying to wipe down the drawers & shelves. They really aren't that hard to put back, however, if that is a concern, then yes, just wipe them down while they're inside the frig. Otherwise, it's faster & more effective if the drawers are washed in the sink. Let them drip dry while you wipe the shelves, then give them a quick dry w/cloth before replacing them inside frig. If not, people will take a lot of extra time trying to get food particles out of the corners & they won't be that clean.
In addition, remember to wipe under the drawers & under the shelves on the frig. door (if you didn't pull them out). And yes, always check for dated food & use it or toss it ASAP.
Best wishes on a happy you with a clean kitchen. :) Aloha!
I liked the idea of putting the oily items in a baggy and tossing. Great👍
Thanks - glad you like it!
lol, first video I saw totally helped me out (how to clean wooden floor) a long time ago. Now I see you're back to help. Thanks again!
lol - it's good to be back!
Clean My Space Next thing I know, I'm cleaning out my closet🎵Lol
When's the last time you cleaned your fridge?
Clean My Space
Don't ask...
It's been a while, but you inspired me to do it, thanks :)
Clean My Space I actually watch your old fridge video every month or so and deep clean my fridge! Love this updated version- removing parts of the fridge itself can be a daunting task. Thanks for the video!
It's been a long while....I have to say though, you have motivated me to clean my fridge. Thanks Melissa!!
Clean My Space two days ago it felt good opening it and it being so clean and organised.
You mentioned you use all purpose cleaner. Since you've done several, which one do you prefer?
This came just in time! I'm moving out of my current apartment and I've been putting off cleaning th the fridge. Thanks!!
Now's the time!
This is so funny! I just cleaned out my fridge about an hour ago! It definitely makes a huge difference in your kitchen having everything nice and neat and organized. I try and keep it that way but it doesn't always work out. I watch your videos for motivation when I don't feel like cleaning but know it has to be done lol Love the clean with me style videos :)
Thanks for watching Ashley!
Awe when you picked up your cat she looked so cute.
What fridge do you have I love it
Why is it more fun watching you clean than me actually cleaning?
This fridge is clean. This video is so first world.
I like this video! I always organize my fridge with some tray with handle, because I'm short and I can't easily reach to shelf of top. use trays as drawer is much easy to organize and pickup the stuff!
Smart! Glad you liked the video :)
Good video!I turn the inside temperature control off when i do that.
That's a good idea!
Great vid! Will use all your tips.
My tip: just have a smaller fridge! If you can shop every 7-10 days and don't eat much from jars and cans, go minimal! The stores will do the storing for you... I power up my smaller dorm fridge for parties or guest days
Loved your comments and action on the bin/sink. But then, after putting it all the contents in the garbage can, how to clean it? Do you have a video on how to clean the garbage can?
Hi Melissa
Can you do or do you have a video on how to clean that space between the side of the stove and the counter?
I have a lot of crumby grime in that space and can’t move the stove to reach it. It’s literally about an inch or two wide
How many times should I clean my refrigerator?? I usually clean it when something spells 🤔. My mom would clean it every time we went to the market. Thanks
wow.
i have a cleaning tip. When washing dishes in the sink, run the disposal each time when emptying the soapy dishwater. You will never have a stinky disposal !!
Just curious from start to finish how long did it take you to do that because you were in fast forward you moving back and forth moving back and forth just wondering? Thank you appreciate your video God bless you and your family.