After a period of use, if the refrigerator gasket appears moldy, follow the method below to remove it.

There are many different reasons why refrigerator gaskets get moldy. It could be because food accidentally falls into the refrigerator gasket, combined with dirt and if it is not cleaned for a long time, mold will grow.

To clean the refrigerator gasket, you can follow the methods below.

 

How to clean moldy refrigerator gaskets with vinegar

Mix water and vinegar in a 1:5 ratio and then add detergent (use whatever is available at home).

Dip a toothbrush into the solution and scrub the refrigerator gasket thoroughly to remove dirt and mold. Use a dry cloth to wipe the refrigerator gasket clean again.

Clean refrigerator gasket with baking soda

You can mix baking soda and vinegar or fresh lemon juice to make a mixture to remove dirt and mold on the refrigerator gasket. Wrap a towel around a hard card to help you clean the slots in the refrigerator gasket more easily. Dip the towel in the prepared mixture and wipe the entire refrigerator gasket. Then, use a soft towel to wipe the entire refrigerator again.

Clean the refrigerator gasket with white wine

You can also use white wine to clean the refrigerator gasket. Wine has a very good disinfecting and deodorizing effect.

Just take a cloth dipped in alcohol and wipe the entire refrigerator gasket, paying attention to the dirty and moldy areas. Use a damp cloth to wipe again to clean and remove the smell of alcohol.

Clean the refrigerator gasket with a specialized cleaning solution

For mold stains that have been there for a long time and are difficult to remove, you can buy specialized mold removal solutions. Follow the instructions printed on the product packaging. These products are very effective on mold stains that appear on rubber materials such as refrigerator gaskets.

Note, when cleaning the refrigerator, you should turn off the power and put the food out to make cleaning easier. For foods that need to be refrigerated, you should prepare a cooler in advance and put ice inside. Put the food in there and close the lid. This way, the food will be preserved while you clean the refrigerator.

Tips to keep your refrigerator clean and fragrant

Clean the refrigerator regularly

Sometimes food sticks to the refrigerator compartments, making the refrigerator dirty and smelly. Therefore, you need to clean the refrigerator regularly to keep it clean and free of unpleasant odors.

Adjust the temperature accordingly

Depending on the time, you can adjust the refrigerator temperature accordingly. When the refrigerator contains a lot of food, you can lower the temperature of the refrigerator to a lower level to ensure the food is best preserved. When the refrigerator has little food or you do not need to preserve food for too long, you can increase the temperature of the refrigerator to save electricity.

Throw away old food

Try to use up all the food you buy, avoid leaving food in the refrigerator for too long, causing it to dry out, expire, become moldy, etc. These foods make the refrigerator dirty, smelly and also affect your health.

Arrange food neatly and classify food

You should divide the compartments to keep raw food and cooked food separate. Do not mix meat, fish, vegetables with instant food, cooked food, etc. Keeping foods separate will help you get things easier, know what is in the refrigerator and also avoid cross-contamination of bacteria between foods.