Melis Campbell
Have you spotted mold in the fridge? Then you should act as quickly as possible and clean it thoroughly. In the future you can also make sure that he does not come back.
It can happen quickly: there is suddenly mold in the condensation drain or in the vegetable compartment. It’s not exactly appetizing and, to top it all off, it’s also a health hazard.
Mold in the fridge: how to get rid of it
Are there dark spots in the fridge that might even stink? Only cleaning helps. But to think of simply wiping away the dark spots is a fallacy.
Because mold is a fungus, it has spread its invisible spores all over the fridge. You may or may not need to clean the entire refrigerator.
To do this, you first need a cloth or rag. This should either be new or washed at 90°C so that it does not contain any germs.
You can mix a suitable cleaning liquid from citric acid and vinegar essence. This has an antibacterial and disinfecting effect. High-proof alcohol from the pharmacy can also help.
First you should clear out the fridge – all shelves, grilles, panes and drawers must also be removed. You can also clean the removable parts in the dishwasher.
Then you wash the fridge completely. The inside of the door also needs to be wiped. So that the disgusting spectacle doesn’t happen again, you should especially carefully clean the drains and rubber seals. It’s important not to go too radical with the rubber, as the vinegar can be quite aggressive on it.
When you’re done and everything is clean, rub the fridge dry with the cloth.
Where the mold still hides in the fridge
The spores can also wait on food packaging. You should dispose of open food and vegetables or fruit as a precaution. You wash the packs with the vinegar-lemon mixture and disinfect them.
Mold in the fridge: prevention made easy
So that you don’t have to endure the disgusting stench again and throw away your food, you can also prevent mold in the future. All you have to do is heed a few points.
- Clean the refrigerator monthly
- Dispose of spoiled food quickly
- Keep drains and seals clean
- Replace porous rubber seals quickly
- do not put hot food in the refrigerator
- only open briefly
- Do not place the refrigerator near heat sources
But why the monthly cleaning? It’s necessary because you can never get all the spores out of the fridge. But since they are just waiting to multiply with a little warmth, you can quickly forestall them with the tips above – and your fridge is and will be spared mold.
