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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa037.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.self.com/story/how-to-clean-your-fridge-and-keep-it-fresh\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.self.com/story/how-to-clean-your-fridge-and-keep-it-fresh\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/how-to-clean-your-fridge-and-keep-it-fresh","crawl_time":1776162402,"first_indexed_time":1540653475,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,self!www,\/story\/how-to-clean-your-fridge-and-keep-it-fresh s443","src_root_hash":"13831140440916828237","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Clean Your Fridge and Keep It Fresh | SELF","meta_descriptions":["It's easier than you think. These simple tips and tricks will show you exactly how to clean your fridge and keep it that way."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and\/or from purchases of products through these links.\nEvery time I clean my\nfridge\n, it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper drawer, but somehow the whole thing winds up smelling and looking just the same only a week later.\nRather than continuing to store my food in a perpetually grimy fridge, I asked cleaning bloggers where I've been misstepping. Kirsten Horton, creator of\nOrganized Charm\n,\ntells me that my issue might be that I'm not cleaning my fridge often enough. She says that if you wipe it down once a week, you only need to deep-clean it a handful of times a year. And if you think that's not enough to keep your beast of a fridge clean, she says there are few simple DIY hacks that will help maintain its integrity from one cleaning session to the next.\nTo make sure I know exactly how to clean my fridge from now on, I asked Horton and Becky Rapinchuck, creator of\nClean Mama\n,\nto break down the process step by step. Here's everything you need to know to keep your fridge sparkling, plus some easy ways to preserve its freshness between cleanings.\nWipe it down every week before you go grocery shopping.\nRapinchuck says that when your fridge is empty at the end of the week, you should quickly wipe it down before you head to the\nsupermarket\nto restock it. If you use this built-in cleanup time to your advantage, you won't have to resort to deep cleans as frequently. The moral of the story: The more often you clean your fridge (\nor anything for that matter\n), the less work it will take to keep clean.\nUse a super simple cleaning mixture during your weekly fridge wipe-downs.\nOn a week-to-week basis, Rapinchuck says that all you have to do is simply wipe down your empty fridge with a towel and a mixture of warm water and dish soap. When it's time to deep-clean, though, you'll need to rely on slightly more heavy-duty cleaning supplies. (More on that below.)\nFor deep cleans, you'll need a cleaning solution with bleach and a glass cleaner.\nWhen it comes to deep cleans, you'll need a couple different products to get the job done. Horton relies on a cleaner with bleach in it (like\nthis one\n) to really get the smells out. She also uses a glass cleaner (like\nthis one\n) to give glass shelves and drawers a polished look. You'll also need one or two clean dishcloths to wipe everything down with.\nSELF Healthy Eating\nGet nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep.\nWhen you're have all your supplies together, start the process by taking out all the food.\nEven if your fridge is mostly empty, take out any remaining ingredients or condiments before you start cleaning, says Horton. This extra step will give you an opportunity to check the dates on all your food to ensure that nothing goes bad and starts to stink before the next time you clean your fridge. Plus, removing everything will guarantee you don't miss any smudges or spills that might be hiding beneath your food. Whether you're deep-cleaning your fridge or simply wiping it down, you should always do this step. Also, even though it seems like more work to empty everything out before cleaning, I promise you it's way quicker and more convenient than moving every bottle and container one by one or trying to clean around each one.\nNext, remove the drawers and shelves and wash them separately.\nThings like shelves and drawers are way, way easier to clean when you remove them from the fridge, says Rapinchuck. Take them out before you clean anything else, spray them with cleaning solution, let them soak in the sink for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry them off. Before you put them back in, quickly spray and wipe them with glass cleaner.\nMost Popular\nFinally, wipe down everything else.\nSpray your cleaning solution on a clean dish towel and use it to wipe down the rest of your fridge, or whatever you can't remove and clean in the sink. Before you put anything back in, make sure the fridge is thoroughly dry, says Rapinchuck. And that's all it takes to do a deep clean! Bonus: If you wipe your fridge down weekly, you'll only need to do this four to five times a year.\nUse a bit of lemon and baking soda to keep your fridge fresh all week long.\nBefore you put all your food back into the fridge, Horton recommends wiping down the shelves with a bit of lemon rind. \"Rubbing some lemon on the shelves keeps it smelling nice and clean,\" she explains.\nAfter you put everything back, Horton also recommends storing an open box or bottle of baking soda on one of your shelves, as baking soda can absorb any future bad smells. If you've been using this trick forever, it might actually be time to replace your baking soda, because it won't work as well (or possibly at all) if you've had it in there for years.\nThough it may seem like cleaning your fridge is a\nwhole thing,\nthese tips and tricks prove that you only need about 10 to 20 minutes every week to keep it looking good. With a cleaning spray, a box of baking soda, and a washcloth, your fridge will always be sparkling.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/how-to-clean-your-fridge-and-keep-it-fresh#main-content)\n\nOpen Navigation Menu\n\n[![SELF](https:\/\/www.self.com\/verso\/static\/self-us\/assets\/logo-header.svg)](https:\/\/www.self.com\/)\n\nHow to Clean Your Fridge and Keep It Fresh\n\n- [Fitness](https:\/\/www.self.com\/fitness)\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.self.com\/food)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.self.com\/health)\n- [Love](https:\/\/www.self.com\/sex-love)\n- [Beauty](https:\/\/www.self.com\/beauty)\n- [Sports](https:\/\/www.self.com\/culture\/sports)\n- [Life](https:\/\/www.self.com\/culture)\n\nMore\n\n- [Health Conditions](https:\/\/www.self.com\/health-conditions)\n- [Shopping](https:\/\/www.self.com\/shopping)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/www.self.com\/auth\/initiate?redirectURL=%2Fstory%2Fhow-to-clean-your-fridge-and-keep-it-fresh&source=VERSO_NAVIGATION)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/www.self.com\/search)\n\n- [Fitness](https:\/\/www.self.com\/fitness)\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.self.com\/food)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.self.com\/health)\n- [Love](https:\/\/www.self.com\/sex-love)\n- [Beauty](https:\/\/www.self.com\/beauty)\n- [Sports](https:\/\/www.self.com\/culture\/sports)\n- [Life](https:\/\/www.self.com\/culture)\n- [Health Conditions](https:\/\/www.self.com\/health-conditions)\n- [Shopping](https:\/\/www.self.com\/shopping)\n\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.self.com\/video)\n- [Challenges](https:\/\/www.self.com\/fitness\/challenges)\n- [Workouts](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/workout-finder)\n- [Newsletter Signup](https:\/\/www.self.com\/newsletter)\n\n[![Pink mailbox icon](https:\/\/media.self.com\/photos\/69b31498885da20faebe51b0\/master\/h_120%2Cc_limit\/Mailbox-Icon.png)](https:\/\/www.self.com\/newsletter\/self-daily?sourceCode=tickerbanner)\n\n**Get SELF’S Daily Newsletter \\|**[Subscribe Here](https:\/\/www.self.com\/newsletter\/self-daily?sourceCode=tickerbanner)\n\n[Food](https:\/\/www.self.com\/food)\n\n# How to Clean Your Fridge and Keep It Fresh\n\nIt's easier than you think.\n\nBy [Audrey Bruno](https:\/\/www.self.com\/contributor\/audrey-bruno)\n\nOctober 27, 2018\n\n![the refrigerator door open](https:\/\/media.self.com\/photos\/5bb24a153f15b979ec036934\/4:3\/w_2560%2Cc_limit\/refridgerator-open.jpg)\n\nSean Malyon\/Getty Images\n\nSave this story\n\nSave this story\n\nAll products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and\/or from purchases of products through these links.\n\nEvery time I clean my [fridge](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/heres-how-to-store-pretty-much-any-kind-of-produce), it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper drawer, but somehow the whole thing winds up smelling and looking just the same only a week later.\n\nRather than continuing to store my food in a perpetually grimy fridge, I asked cleaning bloggers where I've been misstepping. Kirsten Horton, creator of [*Organized Charm*](https:\/\/organizedcharm.blogspot.com\/)*,* tells me that my issue might be that I'm not cleaning my fridge often enough. She says that if you wipe it down once a week, you only need to deep-clean it a handful of times a year. And if you think that's not enough to keep your beast of a fridge clean, she says there are few simple DIY hacks that will help maintain its integrity from one cleaning session to the next.\n\nTo make sure I know exactly how to clean my fridge from now on, I asked Horton and Becky Rapinchuck, creator of [*Clean Mama*](https:\/\/www.cleanmama.net\/)*,* to break down the process step by step. Here's everything you need to know to keep your fridge sparkling, plus some easy ways to preserve its freshness between cleanings.\n\nWipe it down every week before you go grocery shopping.\n\nRapinchuck says that when your fridge is empty at the end of the week, you should quickly wipe it down before you head to the [supermarket](https:\/\/www.self.com\/gallery\/healthy-snacks-buy-at-grocery-store) to restock it. If you use this built-in cleanup time to your advantage, you won't have to resort to deep cleans as frequently. The moral of the story: The more often you clean your fridge ([or anything for that matter](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/how-to-clean-your-oven)), the less work it will take to keep clean.\n\nUse a super simple cleaning mixture during your weekly fridge wipe-downs.\n\nOn a week-to-week basis, Rapinchuck says that all you have to do is simply wipe down your empty fridge with a towel and a mixture of warm water and dish soap. When it's time to deep-clean, though, you'll need to rely on slightly more heavy-duty cleaning supplies. (More on that below.)\n\nFor deep cleans, you'll need a cleaning solution with bleach and a glass cleaner.\n\nWhen it comes to deep cleans, you'll need a couple different products to get the job done. Horton relies on a cleaner with bleach in it (like [this one](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/3VSJpsdrTERLwGCzRPsY242NBenhv8G4oAebcsxAb2q7J53Ufn83vXYD4w55pqFYuuTdiyB2sF8X8dfDCVXFEWbLBjPEQAFNH9WMLHmwaXqH7iSrASRCzx84KcHAaZBQB3P1gzokU3L46WufWCpQ3b6dZ8Qwe3KW6FFRgMLc9yZkdsq2r3ftk3oaMq52sYbLPNn3sL9wxgduyAUwwGrmrgCL2DK6Ym6XF1tJKsqtnwQh2AxNPqXpJjAGyu4T8FbPHighnKxhWs9WYpTdNoWTaFUEC9CcL6wPvdKSnPWUcHMDUm1E17YJadgWV8G5QYhhzGv6YsJ3oVcx4rv2UemNBzDGKKMBsEFLAmqXkXEBaF1p3)) to really get the smells out. She also uses a glass cleaner (like [this one](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HJ99Tbj4dgEiE7zaz6STxdFaLPzKbHWRDm9Z4XzfqvA1sFbYX2G1535NTk5BFyWQv6tNG7Jknuk3vVNF1zCqVbGmz2SYcsb34M1cKr6gZSYXWFmKtq4bUpCfkkrNNTL96LQyUiPfM6X1bXN4owuSqymo1KxhdydAghtPcfBVZep3BnWxBD19fHVENLvgiy4iTsWqocZhk4A34B2fyG1AWZRTbuGTuEYFprXWVTiSr8cnFs3aK7vSE8PUpbYJeucP3XxtZLBXodHZPQELEKxHcwNasg1M6ZhNuUS9veRg5SLAW4edKbUFg7hBHXWiVJx9t55GXsfM3RazUZ8N4RCqvqxk9tv7TxSKQS37onBp95AD6Fyo8T)) to give glass shelves and drawers a polished look. You'll also need one or two clean dishcloths to wipe everything down with.\n\n### SELF Healthy Eating\nGet nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep.\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [user agreement](https:\/\/www.condenast.com\/user-agreement) (including [class action waiver and arbitration provisions](https:\/\/www.condenast.com\/user-agreement#introduction-arbitration-notice)), and acknowledge our [privacy policy](https:\/\/www.condenast.com\/privacy-policy).\n\nWhen you're have all your supplies together, start the process by taking out all the food.\n\nEven if your fridge is mostly empty, take out any remaining ingredients or condiments before you start cleaning, says Horton. This extra step will give you an opportunity to check the dates on all your food to ensure that nothing goes bad and starts to stink before the next time you clean your fridge. Plus, removing everything will guarantee you don't miss any smudges or spills that might be hiding beneath your food. Whether you're deep-cleaning your fridge or simply wiping it down, you should always do this step. Also, even though it seems like more work to empty everything out before cleaning, I promise you it's way quicker and more convenient than moving every bottle and container one by one or trying to clean around each one.\n\nNext, remove the drawers and shelves and wash them separately.\n\nThings like shelves and drawers are way, way easier to clean when you remove them from the fridge, says Rapinchuck. Take them out before you clean anything else, spray them with cleaning solution, let them soak in the sink for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry them off. Before you put them back in, quickly spray and wipe them with glass cleaner.\n\nMost Popular\n\n- [![7 Foods That’ll Speed Up Muscle Recovery, According to Fitness Experts](https:\/\/media.self.com\/photos\/69d7e4b47b649227e349ec62\/1:1\/w_120%2Ch_120%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/best-foods-for-workout-muscle-recovery#intcid=_self-article-right-rail_2854abfa-44e5-4b0e-a9e2-5edef565f94a_popular4-2)\n  \n  Fitness\n  \n  [7 Foods That’ll Speed Up Muscle Recovery, According to Fitness Experts](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/best-foods-for-workout-muscle-recovery#intcid=_self-article-right-rail_2854abfa-44e5-4b0e-a9e2-5edef565f94a_popular4-2)\n  \n  By Caroline Tien\n- [![6 Supplements Doctors Actually Take](https:\/\/media.self.com\/photos\/69d937b92ee8440a53bdf5c1\/1:1\/w_120%2Ch_120%2Cc_limit\/undefined)](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/supplements-doctors-actually-take#intcid=_self-article-right-rail_2854abfa-44e5-4b0e-a9e2-5edef565f94a_popular4-2)\n  \n  Nutrition\n  \n  [6 Supplements Doctors Actually Take](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/supplements-doctors-actually-take#intcid=_self-article-right-rail_2854abfa-44e5-4b0e-a9e2-5edef565f94a_popular4-2)\n  \n  By Caroline Tien\n- [![What Is ‘Nonnamaxxing’? 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Bonus: If you wipe your fridge down weekly, you'll only need to do this four to five times a year.\n\nUse a bit of lemon and baking soda to keep your fridge fresh all week long.\n\nBefore you put all your food back into the fridge, Horton recommends wiping down the shelves with a bit of lemon rind. \"Rubbing some lemon on the shelves keeps it smelling nice and clean,\" she explains.\n\nWATCH THIS\n\n[10-Minute Guided Meditation: Self-Love](https:\/\/www.self.com\/video\/watch\/10-minute-guided-meditation-self-love)\n\nAfter you put everything back, Horton also recommends storing an open box or bottle of baking soda on one of your shelves, as baking soda can absorb any future bad smells. If you've been using this trick forever, it might actually be time to replace your baking soda, because it won't work as well (or possibly at all) if you've had it in there for years.\n\nThough it may seem like cleaning your fridge is a *whole thing,* these tips and tricks prove that you only need about 10 to 20 minutes every week to keep it looking good. With a cleaning spray, a box of baking soda, and a washcloth, your fridge will always be sparkling.\n\n[![](https:\/\/media.self.com\/photos\/57e1f1ae5cea40326a0b0b8a\/1:1\/w_90%2Cc_limit\/audrey-bruno-1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.self.com\/contributor\/audrey-bruno)\n\n[Audrey Bruno](https:\/\/www.self.com\/contributor\/audrey-bruno) is a freelance writer and pastry chef in Lyon, France. She was previously the food and fitness reporter for SELF between 2016 and 2017, and received her BA in film studies from New York University in 2015. She has over ten years of experience writing about food, travel, health, ... [Read More](https:\/\/www.self.com\/contributor\/audrey-bruno)\n\nSELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional.\n\nTopics[cleaning](https:\/\/www.self.com\/topic\/cleaning)[cleaning hacks](https:\/\/www.self.com\/topic\/cleaning-hacks)[housework](https:\/\/www.self.com\/topic\/housework)\n\n### SELF Healthy Eating\nGet nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep.\n\n[![SELF](https:\/\/www.self.com\/verso\/static\/self-us\/assets\/logo-reverse.svg)](https:\/\/www.self.com\/)\n\nDiscover new workout ideas, healthy-eating recipes, makeup looks, skin-care advice, the best beauty products and tips, trends, and more from SELF.\n\nMore from Self\n\n- [About SELF](https:\/\/www.self.com\/info\/about-self)\n- [Newsletter Sign Up](https:\/\/www.self.com\/newsletter)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.self.com\/video)\n- [Masthead](https:\/\/www.self.com\/info\/self-masthead)\n- [Accessibility help](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/accessibility-at-self)\n\nContact\n\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.self.com\/contact-us)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.condenast.com\/careers)\n\n- [User Agreement](https:\/\/www.condenast.com\/user-agreement\/)\n- [Privacy Policy](http:\/\/www.condenast.com\/privacy-policy#privacypolicy)\n- [Your California Privacy Rights](http:\/\/www.condenast.com\/privacy-policy#privacypolicy-california)\n- [RSS Feeds](https:\/\/www.self.com\/feed\/rss)\n- [Accessibility Help](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/accessibility-at-self)\n- [Condé Nast Store](https:\/\/condenaststore.com\/)\n- [Site Map](https:\/\/www.self.com\/sitemap)\n- Your Privacy Choices\n\n© 2026 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. *SELF* may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. [Ad Choices](http:\/\/www.aboutads.info\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and\/or from purchases of products through these links.\n\nEvery time I clean my [fridge](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/heres-how-to-store-pretty-much-any-kind-of-produce), it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper drawer, but somehow the whole thing winds up smelling and looking just the same only a week later.\n\nRather than continuing to store my food in a perpetually grimy fridge, I asked cleaning bloggers where I've been misstepping. Kirsten Horton, creator of [*Organized Charm*](https:\/\/organizedcharm.blogspot.com\/)*,* tells me that my issue might be that I'm not cleaning my fridge often enough. She says that if you wipe it down once a week, you only need to deep-clean it a handful of times a year. And if you think that's not enough to keep your beast of a fridge clean, she says there are few simple DIY hacks that will help maintain its integrity from one cleaning session to the next.\n\nTo make sure I know exactly how to clean my fridge from now on, I asked Horton and Becky Rapinchuck, creator of [*Clean Mama*](https:\/\/www.cleanmama.net\/)*,* to break down the process step by step. Here's everything you need to know to keep your fridge sparkling, plus some easy ways to preserve its freshness between cleanings.\n\nWipe it down every week before you go grocery shopping.\n\nRapinchuck says that when your fridge is empty at the end of the week, you should quickly wipe it down before you head to the [supermarket](https:\/\/www.self.com\/gallery\/healthy-snacks-buy-at-grocery-store) to restock it. If you use this built-in cleanup time to your advantage, you won't have to resort to deep cleans as frequently. The moral of the story: The more often you clean your fridge ([or anything for that matter](https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/how-to-clean-your-oven)), the less work it will take to keep clean.\n\nUse a super simple cleaning mixture during your weekly fridge wipe-downs.\n\nOn a week-to-week basis, Rapinchuck says that all you have to do is simply wipe down your empty fridge with a towel and a mixture of warm water and dish soap. When it's time to deep-clean, though, you'll need to rely on slightly more heavy-duty cleaning supplies. (More on that below.)\n\nFor deep cleans, you'll need a cleaning solution with bleach and a glass cleaner.\n\nWhen it comes to deep cleans, you'll need a couple different products to get the job done. Horton relies on a cleaner with bleach in it (like [this one](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/3VSJpsdrTERLwGCzRPsY242NBenhv8G4oAebcsxAb2q7J53Ufn83vXYD4w55pqFYuuTdiyB2sF8X8dfDCVXFEWbLBjPEQAFNH9WMLHmwaXqH7iSrASRCzx84KcHAaZBQB3P1gzokU3L46WufWCpQ3b6dZ8Qwe3KW6FFRgMLc9yZkdsq2r3ftk3oaMq52sYbLPNn3sL9wxgduyAUwwGrmrgCL2DK6Ym6XF1tJKsqtnwQh2AxNPqXpJjAGyu4T8FbPHighnKxhWs9WYpTdNoWTaFUEC9CcL6wPvdKSnPWUcHMDUm1E17YJadgWV8G5QYhhzGv6YsJ3oVcx4rv2UemNBzDGKKMBsEFLAmqXkXEBaF1p3)) to really get the smells out. She also uses a glass cleaner (like [this one](https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HJ99Tbj4dgEiE7zaz6STxdFaLPzKbHWRDm9Z4XzfqvA1sFbYX2G1535NTk5BFyWQv6tNG7Jknuk3vVNF1zCqVbGmz2SYcsb34M1cKr6gZSYXWFmKtq4bUpCfkkrNNTL96LQyUiPfM6X1bXN4owuSqymo1KxhdydAghtPcfBVZep3BnWxBD19fHVENLvgiy4iTsWqocZhk4A34B2fyG1AWZRTbuGTuEYFprXWVTiSr8cnFs3aK7vSE8PUpbYJeucP3XxtZLBXodHZPQELEKxHcwNasg1M6ZhNuUS9veRg5SLAW4edKbUFg7hBHXWiVJx9t55GXsfM3RazUZ8N4RCqvqxk9tv7TxSKQS37onBp95AD6Fyo8T)) to give glass shelves and drawers a polished look. You'll also need one or two clean dishcloths to wipe everything down with.\n\n### SELF Healthy Eating\nGet nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep.\n\nWhen you're have all your supplies together, start the process by taking out all the food.\n\nEven if your fridge is mostly empty, take out any remaining ingredients or condiments before you start cleaning, says Horton. This extra step will give you an opportunity to check the dates on all your food to ensure that nothing goes bad and starts to stink before the next time you clean your fridge. Plus, removing everything will guarantee you don't miss any smudges or spills that might be hiding beneath your food. Whether you're deep-cleaning your fridge or simply wiping it down, you should always do this step. Also, even though it seems like more work to empty everything out before cleaning, I promise you it's way quicker and more convenient than moving every bottle and container one by one or trying to clean around each one.\n\nNext, remove the drawers and shelves and wash them separately.\n\nThings like shelves and drawers are way, way easier to clean when you remove them from the fridge, says Rapinchuck. Take them out before you clean anything else, spray them with cleaning solution, let them soak in the sink for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry them off. Before you put them back in, quickly spray and wipe them with glass cleaner.\n\nMost Popular\n\nFinally, wipe down everything else.\n\nSpray your cleaning solution on a clean dish towel and use it to wipe down the rest of your fridge, or whatever you can't remove and clean in the sink. Before you put anything back in, make sure the fridge is thoroughly dry, says Rapinchuck. And that's all it takes to do a deep clean! Bonus: If you wipe your fridge down weekly, you'll only need to do this four to five times a year.\n\nUse a bit of lemon and baking soda to keep your fridge fresh all week long.\n\nBefore you put all your food back into the fridge, Horton recommends wiping down the shelves with a bit of lemon rind. \"Rubbing some lemon on the shelves keeps it smelling nice and clean,\" she explains.\n\nAfter you put everything back, Horton also recommends storing an open box or bottle of baking soda on one of your shelves, as baking soda can absorb any future bad smells. If you've been using this trick forever, it might actually be time to replace your baking soda, because it won't work as well (or possibly at all) if you've had it in there for years.\n\nThough it may seem like cleaning your fridge is a *whole thing,* these tips and tricks prove that you only need about 10 to 20 minutes every week to keep it looking good. 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Boilerpipe Text	All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Every time I clean my fridge , it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper drawer, but somehow the whole thing winds up smelling and looking just the same only a week later. Rather than continuing to store my food in a perpetually grimy fridge, I asked cleaning bloggers where I've been misstepping. Kirsten Horton, creator of Organized Charm , tells me that my issue might be that I'm not cleaning my fridge often enough. She says that if you wipe it down once a week, you only need to deep-clean it a handful of times a year. And if you think that's not enough to keep your beast of a fridge clean, she says there are few simple DIY hacks that will help maintain its integrity from one cleaning session to the next. To make sure I know exactly how to clean my fridge from now on, I asked Horton and Becky Rapinchuck, creator of Clean Mama , to break down the process step by step. Here's everything you need to know to keep your fridge sparkling, plus some easy ways to preserve its freshness between cleanings. Wipe it down every week before you go grocery shopping. Rapinchuck says that when your fridge is empty at the end of the week, you should quickly wipe it down before you head to the supermarket to restock it. If you use this built-in cleanup time to your advantage, you won't have to resort to deep cleans as frequently. The moral of the story: The more often you clean your fridge ( or anything for that matter ), the less work it will take to keep clean. Use a super simple cleaning mixture during your weekly fridge wipe-downs. On a week-to-week basis, Rapinchuck says that all you have to do is simply wipe down your empty fridge with a towel and a mixture of warm water and dish soap. When it's time to deep-clean, though, you'll need to rely on slightly more heavy-duty cleaning supplies. (More on that below.) For deep cleans, you'll need a cleaning solution with bleach and a glass cleaner. When it comes to deep cleans, you'll need a couple different products to get the job done. Horton relies on a cleaner with bleach in it (like this one ) to really get the smells out. She also uses a glass cleaner (like this one ) to give glass shelves and drawers a polished look. You'll also need one or two clean dishcloths to wipe everything down with. SELF Healthy Eating Get nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep. When you're have all your supplies together, start the process by taking out all the food. Even if your fridge is mostly empty, take out any remaining ingredients or condiments before you start cleaning, says Horton. This extra step will give you an opportunity to check the dates on all your food to ensure that nothing goes bad and starts to stink before the next time you clean your fridge. Plus, removing everything will guarantee you don't miss any smudges or spills that might be hiding beneath your food. Whether you're deep-cleaning your fridge or simply wiping it down, you should always do this step. Also, even though it seems like more work to empty everything out before cleaning, I promise you it's way quicker and more convenient than moving every bottle and container one by one or trying to clean around each one. Next, remove the drawers and shelves and wash them separately. Things like shelves and drawers are way, way easier to clean when you remove them from the fridge, says Rapinchuck. Take them out before you clean anything else, spray them with cleaning solution, let them soak in the sink for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry them off. Before you put them back in, quickly spray and wipe them with glass cleaner. Most Popular Finally, wipe down everything else. Spray your cleaning solution on a clean dish towel and use it to wipe down the rest of your fridge, or whatever you can't remove and clean in the sink. Before you put anything back in, make sure the fridge is thoroughly dry, says Rapinchuck. And that's all it takes to do a deep clean! Bonus: If you wipe your fridge down weekly, you'll only need to do this four to five times a year. Use a bit of lemon and baking soda to keep your fridge fresh all week long. Before you put all your food back into the fridge, Horton recommends wiping down the shelves with a bit of lemon rind. "Rubbing some lemon on the shelves keeps it smelling nice and clean," she explains. After you put everything back, Horton also recommends storing an open box or bottle of baking soda on one of your shelves, as baking soda can absorb any future bad smells. If you've been using this trick forever, it might actually be time to replace your baking soda, because it won't work as well (or possibly at all) if you've had it in there for years. Though it may seem like cleaning your fridge is a whole thing, these tips and tricks prove that you only need about 10 to 20 minutes every week to keep it looking good. With a cleaning spray, a box of baking soda, and a washcloth, your fridge will always be sparkling.
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By [Audrey Bruno](https://www.self.com/contributor/audrey-bruno) October 27, 2018 ![the refrigerator door open](https://media.self.com/photos/5bb24a153f15b979ec036934/4:3/w_2560%2Cc_limit/refridgerator-open.jpg) Sean Malyon/Getty Images Save this story Save this story All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Every time I clean my [fridge](https://www.self.com/story/heres-how-to-store-pretty-much-any-kind-of-produce), it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper drawer, but somehow the whole thing winds up smelling and looking just the same only a week later. Rather than continuing to store my food in a perpetually grimy fridge, I asked cleaning bloggers where I've been misstepping. Kirsten Horton, creator of [Organized Charm](https://organizedcharm.blogspot.com/), tells me that my issue might be that I'm not cleaning my fridge often enough. She says that if you wipe it down once a week, you only need to deep-clean it a handful of times a year. And if you think that's not enough to keep your beast of a fridge clean, she says there are few simple DIY hacks that will help maintain its integrity from one cleaning session to the next. To make sure I know exactly how to clean my fridge from now on, I asked Horton and Becky Rapinchuck, creator of [Clean Mama](https://www.cleanmama.net/), to break down the process step by step. Here's everything you need to know to keep your fridge sparkling, plus some easy ways to preserve its freshness between cleanings. Wipe it down every week before you go grocery shopping. Rapinchuck says that when your fridge is empty at the end of the week, you should quickly wipe it down before you head to the [supermarket](https://www.self.com/gallery/healthy-snacks-buy-at-grocery-store) to restock it. If you use this built-in cleanup time to your advantage, you won't have to resort to deep cleans as frequently. The moral of the story: The more often you clean your fridge ([or anything for that matter](https://www.self.com/story/how-to-clean-your-oven)), the less work it will take to keep clean. Use a super simple cleaning mixture during your weekly fridge wipe-downs. On a week-to-week basis, Rapinchuck says that all you have to do is simply wipe down your empty fridge with a towel and a mixture of warm water and dish soap. When it's time to deep-clean, though, you'll need to rely on slightly more heavy-duty cleaning supplies. (More on that below.) For deep cleans, you'll need a cleaning solution with bleach and a glass cleaner. When it comes to deep cleans, you'll need a couple different products to get the job done. Horton relies on a cleaner with bleach in it (like [this one](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/3VSJpsdrTERLwGCzRPsY242NBenhv8G4oAebcsxAb2q7J53Ufn83vXYD4w55pqFYuuTdiyB2sF8X8dfDCVXFEWbLBjPEQAFNH9WMLHmwaXqH7iSrASRCzx84KcHAaZBQB3P1gzokU3L46WufWCpQ3b6dZ8Qwe3KW6FFRgMLc9yZkdsq2r3ftk3oaMq52sYbLPNn3sL9wxgduyAUwwGrmrgCL2DK6Ym6XF1tJKsqtnwQh2AxNPqXpJjAGyu4T8FbPHighnKxhWs9WYpTdNoWTaFUEC9CcL6wPvdKSnPWUcHMDUm1E17YJadgWV8G5QYhhzGv6YsJ3oVcx4rv2UemNBzDGKKMBsEFLAmqXkXEBaF1p3)) to really get the smells out. She also uses a glass cleaner (like [this one](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/HJ99Tbj4dgEiE7zaz6STxdFaLPzKbHWRDm9Z4XzfqvA1sFbYX2G1535NTk5BFyWQv6tNG7Jknuk3vVNF1zCqVbGmz2SYcsb34M1cKr6gZSYXWFmKtq4bUpCfkkrNNTL96LQyUiPfM6X1bXN4owuSqymo1KxhdydAghtPcfBVZep3BnWxBD19fHVENLvgiy4iTsWqocZhk4A34B2fyG1AWZRTbuGTuEYFprXWVTiSr8cnFs3aK7vSE8PUpbYJeucP3XxtZLBXodHZPQELEKxHcwNasg1M6ZhNuUS9veRg5SLAW4edKbUFg7hBHXWiVJx9t55GXsfM3RazUZ8N4RCqvqxk9tv7TxSKQS37onBp95AD6Fyo8T)) to give glass shelves and drawers a polished look. You'll also need one or two clean dishcloths to wipe everything down with. ### SELF Healthy Eating Get nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep. 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Also, even though it seems like more work to empty everything out before cleaning, I promise you it's way quicker and more convenient than moving every bottle and container one by one or trying to clean around each one. Next, remove the drawers and shelves and wash them separately. Things like shelves and drawers are way, way easier to clean when you remove them from the fridge, says Rapinchuck. Take them out before you clean anything else, spray them with cleaning solution, let them soak in the sink for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry them off. Before you put them back in, quickly spray and wipe them with glass cleaner. 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Use a bit of lemon and baking soda to keep your fridge fresh all week long. Before you put all your food back into the fridge, Horton recommends wiping down the shelves with a bit of lemon rind. "Rubbing some lemon on the shelves keeps it smelling nice and clean," she explains. WATCH THIS [10-Minute Guided Meditation: Self-Love](https://www.self.com/video/watch/10-minute-guided-meditation-self-love) After you put everything back, Horton also recommends storing an open box or bottle of baking soda on one of your shelves, as baking soda can absorb any future bad smells. If you've been using this trick forever, it might actually be time to replace your baking soda, because it won't work as well (or possibly at all) if you've had it in there for years. Though it may seem like cleaning your fridge is a whole thing, these tips and tricks prove that you only need about 10 to 20 minutes every week to keep it looking good. 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Readable Markdown	All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Every time I clean my [fridge](https://www.self.com/story/heres-how-to-store-pretty-much-any-kind-of-produce), it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper drawer, but somehow the whole thing winds up smelling and looking just the same only a week later. Rather than continuing to store my food in a perpetually grimy fridge, I asked cleaning bloggers where I've been misstepping. Kirsten Horton, creator of [Organized Charm](https://organizedcharm.blogspot.com/), tells me that my issue might be that I'm not cleaning my fridge often enough. She says that if you wipe it down once a week, you only need to deep-clean it a handful of times a year. And if you think that's not enough to keep your beast of a fridge clean, she says there are few simple DIY hacks that will help maintain its integrity from one cleaning session to the next. To make sure I know exactly how to clean my fridge from now on, I asked Horton and Becky Rapinchuck, creator of [Clean Mama](https://www.cleanmama.net/), to break down the process step by step. Here's everything you need to know to keep your fridge sparkling, plus some easy ways to preserve its freshness between cleanings. Wipe it down every week before you go grocery shopping. Rapinchuck says that when your fridge is empty at the end of the week, you should quickly wipe it down before you head to the [supermarket](https://www.self.com/gallery/healthy-snacks-buy-at-grocery-store) to restock it. If you use this built-in cleanup time to your advantage, you won't have to resort to deep cleans as frequently. The moral of the story: The more often you clean your fridge ([or anything for that matter](https://www.self.com/story/how-to-clean-your-oven)), the less work it will take to keep clean. Use a super simple cleaning mixture during your weekly fridge wipe-downs. On a week-to-week basis, Rapinchuck says that all you have to do is simply wipe down your empty fridge with a towel and a mixture of warm water and dish soap. When it's time to deep-clean, though, you'll need to rely on slightly more heavy-duty cleaning supplies. (More on that below.) For deep cleans, you'll need a cleaning solution with bleach and a glass cleaner. When it comes to deep cleans, you'll need a couple different products to get the job done. Horton relies on a cleaner with bleach in it (like [this one](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/3VSJpsdrTERLwGCzRPsY242NBenhv8G4oAebcsxAb2q7J53Ufn83vXYD4w55pqFYuuTdiyB2sF8X8dfDCVXFEWbLBjPEQAFNH9WMLHmwaXqH7iSrASRCzx84KcHAaZBQB3P1gzokU3L46WufWCpQ3b6dZ8Qwe3KW6FFRgMLc9yZkdsq2r3ftk3oaMq52sYbLPNn3sL9wxgduyAUwwGrmrgCL2DK6Ym6XF1tJKsqtnwQh2AxNPqXpJjAGyu4T8FbPHighnKxhWs9WYpTdNoWTaFUEC9CcL6wPvdKSnPWUcHMDUm1E17YJadgWV8G5QYhhzGv6YsJ3oVcx4rv2UemNBzDGKKMBsEFLAmqXkXEBaF1p3)) to really get the smells out. She also uses a glass cleaner (like [this one](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/HJ99Tbj4dgEiE7zaz6STxdFaLPzKbHWRDm9Z4XzfqvA1sFbYX2G1535NTk5BFyWQv6tNG7Jknuk3vVNF1zCqVbGmz2SYcsb34M1cKr6gZSYXWFmKtq4bUpCfkkrNNTL96LQyUiPfM6X1bXN4owuSqymo1KxhdydAghtPcfBVZep3BnWxBD19fHVENLvgiy4iTsWqocZhk4A34B2fyG1AWZRTbuGTuEYFprXWVTiSr8cnFs3aK7vSE8PUpbYJeucP3XxtZLBXodHZPQELEKxHcwNasg1M6ZhNuUS9veRg5SLAW4edKbUFg7hBHXWiVJx9t55GXsfM3RazUZ8N4RCqvqxk9tv7TxSKQS37onBp95AD6Fyo8T)) to give glass shelves and drawers a polished look. You'll also need one or two clean dishcloths to wipe everything down with. ### SELF Healthy Eating Get nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and inspo for your grocery list delivered to your inbox just in time for your weekly meal prep. When you're have all your supplies together, start the process by taking out all the food. Even if your fridge is mostly empty, take out any remaining ingredients or condiments before you start cleaning, says Horton. This extra step will give you an opportunity to check the dates on all your food to ensure that nothing goes bad and starts to stink before the next time you clean your fridge. Plus, removing everything will guarantee you don't miss any smudges or spills that might be hiding beneath your food. Whether you're deep-cleaning your fridge or simply wiping it down, you should always do this step. Also, even though it seems like more work to empty everything out before cleaning, I promise you it's way quicker and more convenient than moving every bottle and container one by one or trying to clean around each one. Next, remove the drawers and shelves and wash them separately. Things like shelves and drawers are way, way easier to clean when you remove them from the fridge, says Rapinchuck. Take them out before you clean anything else, spray them with cleaning solution, let them soak in the sink for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry them off. Before you put them back in, quickly spray and wipe them with glass cleaner. Most Popular Finally, wipe down everything else. Spray your cleaning solution on a clean dish towel and use it to wipe down the rest of your fridge, or whatever you can't remove and clean in the sink. Before you put anything back in, make sure the fridge is thoroughly dry, says Rapinchuck. And that's all it takes to do a deep clean! Bonus: If you wipe your fridge down weekly, you'll only need to do this four to five times a year. Use a bit of lemon and baking soda to keep your fridge fresh all week long. Before you put all your food back into the fridge, Horton recommends wiping down the shelves with a bit of lemon rind. "Rubbing some lemon on the shelves keeps it smelling nice and clean," she explains. After you put everything back, Horton also recommends storing an open box or bottle of baking soda on one of your shelves, as baking soda can absorb any future bad smells. If you've been using this trick forever, it might actually be time to replace your baking soda, because it won't work as well (or possibly at all) if you've had it in there for years. Though it may seem like cleaning your fridge is a whole thing, these tips and tricks prove that you only need about 10 to 20 minutes every week to keep it looking good. With a cleaning spray, a box of baking soda, and a washcloth, your fridge will always be sparkling.
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