6 Tips For A Mold-Free Refrigerator

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6 Tips For A Mold-Free Refrigerator
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• Youd be surprised at just how quickly mold can
  accumulate in a refrigerator, even if you make an
  effort to keep it clean. However, while it might
  be common, mold is always unwelcome, and here are
  6 tips for making sure your refrigerator doesnt
  play host to any potentially dangerous
  contaminants and furry green or black things!
• Keep the temperature consistent
• Make sure that you keep a regular and close eye
  on the temperature gauge in your fridge, and
  adjust it if and when necessary to ensure that
  food doesnt spoil and encourage the growth of
  bacteria. Keep the thermometer clean and should
  it become faulty or damaged, replace it quickly.

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• Clean the seals and gaskets
• The seals and gaskets around a fridge door are
  notorious for playing host to mold, and should be
  cleaned with vinegar or dish soap and water at
  least every couple of months, or when you notice
  them becoming black and dirty. Use a toothbrush
  and a few q-tips to get right into the heart of
  those areas, and vacuum out crumbs when
  necessary, too.
• Store items in plastic bags
• Keeping food fresher for longer and preventing
  spillages is easy by placing all items into
  separate refrigerator storage bags, and labeling
  them.

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• Eliminate mold with ice packs
• Did you know that ice packs on the shelves of
  your refrigerator can be used to help absorb any
  excess moisture and keep mold to a minimum. Since
  mold thrives in damp, moist spaces, by reducing
  that with the help of ice packs, you can stop
  mold from growing, and keep your entire fridge
  looking and smelling fresher, for longer.

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• Be organized and use appropriate containers
• Leftovers are a godsend on some days, but when
  they havent been stored appropriately in an
  airtight container or food storage bag, arent
  labeled, or are simply hiding in a corner of the
  fridge behind other foods that are used more
  often, they can become a nightmare when it comes
  to mold. Store all leftovers and open food items
  in containers or bags, label them not just with
  what they are, but when they were first
  opened/cooked etc, and position them so that they
  wont get forgotten about. This will help you
  enjoy your leftovers for longer, without
  compromising the condition of any other items in
  the fridge, or making it smell or look
  disorganized.

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• Clear out old or expired food regularly
• This might be a bigger task for some households
  than others, but its really important to try and
  assess the contents of your fridge on a weekly
  basis at a minimum. Of course, correct storage
  and labeling makes this task a lot easier, but
  all expired food and beverages, and those that
  have been open for longer than recommended,
  should be disposed of to prevent them from
  becoming moldy and dangerous not just for
  consumption, but for the other items in the
  fridge.

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• Mold doesnt belong anywhere in your home, but
  the last place you want it is in your
  refrigerator. Follow the tips above to keep your
  fridge hygienically clean, and the food items
  stored within it, safe to consume.
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