Bacteria That Might Be Lurking In Your Refrigerator

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Bacteria That Might Be Lurking In Your
Refrigerator
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• Food poisoning is a very real risk if spillages,
  mold and bacteria arent quickly cleaned away
  when found in your refrigerator. It can be
  tempting to minimize cleaning of the fridge,
  especially when its chock full of food and
  getting to all the nooks and crannies, means
  taking everything out and having to put it all
  back in again. Minimal fridge cleaning is
  perfectly fine, provided its clean enough and
  food is stored hygienically inside, but if you
  see spillages or food items that have fallen from
  the shelves or are smeared over the sides, then
  they should be cleaned up as soon as possible.

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• Most refrigerators will come with a cleaning
  manual that you can refer to, and this will give
  you the best results, but there are also a few
  simple cleaning tips that you can follow, should
  you not have a manual
• Wipe up spills as soon as they happen
• This is particularly important in the case of
  meat juices, to avoid cross contamination. If
  youre defrosting meat in your refrigerator, you
  should do so on the lowest shelf of the fridge
  and ensure that the meat is in a spill proof
  container.

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• Clean the inside of your fridge without chemicals
• A clean sponge and some warm, soapy water should
  be perfectly sufficient for cleaning the interior
  of a fridge try to avoid using harsh chemicals
  as they can taint any food being stored inside.
• Dont forget to clean the handle
• This part of the fridge can quickly become
  covered in dirt, grease and bacteria,
  particularly if little hands have access to it!
  Clean it regularly with soapy water to prevent
  grime and dangerous germs from breeding there.

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• Get rid of nasty whiffs
• You can eliminate odours in your fridge by
  placing an open box of baking soda right at the
  back, and then simply change it once every three
  weeks or so.
• Dont block the front grill
• Try to keep the front grill dust free so that air
  can flow freely to the condenser, this will give
  you the best cooling and efficiency results. You
  can also clean the condenser coils with a vacuum
  or small brush, but remember to unplug it when
  you do so.

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• Have regular clear outs of your refrigerator
• Looking in your fridge at least once a week to
  see if any food items are past their use by date
  or spoiling, is a great way of preventing
  bacteria and keeping your fridge smelling fresh.
• For the best results, try to clean your fridge
  thoroughly at least once a month, and clean up
  spillages as soon as they occur. A clean and
  organised fridge is better for your health, and
  youll be able to find food items with greater
  ease, too!

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