Keeping refrigerators and other appliances clean will reduce odors and improve their reliability. But cleaning a major appliance can feel like a chore. To make it as easy as possible, follow these tips from Honest & Fair Appliance Repair, one of the top appliance repair services in Monroe, NY:

• Clean as You Go: For sticky spills, dropped crumbs, and other small messes, clean as you go to avoid a much messier situation later. If left alone, spills and crumbs will contribute to fridge odor and collect dust and muck, making them worse the longer you leave them.
• Remove the Food: For a full, deep clean, take everything out so you can reach every corner and crevice. Keep perishables in a cooler with ice or in a mini-fridge so they stay cold while you clean.
• Toothpaste for Stains: A dab of toothpaste is great for removing stains. Just rub it in and wipe away.
• Dust Bunnies: Not only are dust bunnies dirty, but they can lead to breakage—and calls to an appliance repair service. Vents and fan grates are meant to be kept clear for appliances to function, so use something long and thin to remove dust from under and behind your fridge. Use the opportunity to remove dust from under stoves and other appliances as well.
• Odor Absorbers: A classic method for absorbing odors is placing an open box of baking soda in the fridge, but other techniques work even better. Try filling a small sock with activated charcoal powder and hanging it in the back. You can also soak bits of cotton with vanilla extract or essential oils like lavender, lemon, or peppermint, and place them in small dishes or open bags inside the fridge. Crumpled-up paper bags work well for absorbing odors in drawers and bins, and wiping surfaces down with lemon juice will help freshen the interior.

Still need help? Talk to the experts at Honest & Fair Appliance Repair at (845) 782-0460. They’re an appliance repair service with over 40 years’ worth of happy customers, with a long-held reputation as the best repair team in the Hudson Valley area. Check out their website for even more maintenance and repair tips for fridges, dryers, and other household appliances.