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The Ultimate Fridge Cleaning Hacks for the Kitchen

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I know, I know… cleaning the fridge is the WORST. It’s a pain to pull all of the food out and hope you get everything cleaned before it gets too warm. You’ve got year-old crumbs all over your clothes, as you wipe your little heart out, and your forearm is about to burst. You’ve rinsed your rag 500 times, with another 500 more to go. Inevitably, you run into the spilled and crusty jelly or chocolate syrup in the back of the fridge, that takes some major time and effort to get off.  It is not fun. And, I would imagine, it’s something that most of us put off as long as we possibly can. Soooo…. I thought I would do us all a favor and share 3 of my favorite fridge cleaning hacks for the kitchen. They’re my go-to tricks for tackling this monstrous beast-of-a-chore.

Fridge Cleaning Hacks for the Kitchen

Let’s get right to it… I’ve got 3 fridge cleaning hacks or tips to make the job much easier!

Hack #1 ~ Keeping Refrigerator Shelves Clean

I don’t give much thought to my refrigerator, unless of course it has some unpleasant odor coming from it (which fortunately isn’t often). And I’ve certainly never used the word “cute” in conjunction with my fridge. But all of that has changed thanks to my new Fridge Coasters. Aren’t they cute?!?

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These Fridge Coasters are the best for making cleaning your fridge easier. And, they make your fridge look CUTE! Check it out today www.orsoshesays.com

It’s actually fun opening up my nice clean fridge and seeing the pink Fridge Coasters in there.  My girls can’t get over how “cute” they are, and they’re having a hard time keeping the door closed – haha.

Even better than being cute, Fridge Coasters are extremely functional. They are super absorbent “liners” that come in different sizes to fit all high traffic areas in your fridge. They can easily be wiped down, and are dry to the touch within minutes.  It really makes cleaning your fridge easier. Even better, Fridge Coaster’s material is extremely breathable allowing produce to last longer because of increased air flow in between the plastic bin and produce. They keep veggies fresh longer, absorb drips from milk and condiments and make keeping your fridge clean easy. There are several fun colors and patterns to choose from.

These Fridge Coasters are the best for making cleaning your fridge easier. And, they make your fridge look CUTE! Check it out today www.orsoshesays.com

I also noticed another brand, that I can’t vouch for, but seems to be well-liked and affordable, called Pelapola. Either way, the point is… you can save a lot of time cleaning the fridge, by simply keeping refrigerator shelves clean with washable mats!!

fridge cleaning mats

If you’re not able to buy washable mats any time soon, you can also try lining your shelves with Glad Press N Seal Cling Wrap. Slick idea, huh?! It might not look as clean and cute, but it will do the trick, for the time being.

Hack #2 ~ Baking Soda and Vinegar Household Cleaner

Vinegar is an awesome cleaner for the refrigerator, no less the WHOLE house! It’s non-toxic, great at nixing odors, and anti-bacterial. Combine it with the powerful dirt and grease dissolving effects of baking soda, and you have an all-natural and effective homemade cleaner that you can use fo so many things. Plus, it can save you a ton of money on buying chemical cleaners! This is my most favorite recipe that I’ve found.

Note: If you’re cleaning an area that won’t react well to an acidic solution, leave out the baking soda, using only the vinegar and water solution, instead. For more sensitive surfaces, you can also dilute the solution with more water and less vinegar.

After you pull everything out of the fridge, spray this cleaner on the shelves and walls. You can let it sit for a minute, before wiping, for extra soaking time. If you have extra baking soda left, leave the open box in the back of your fridge (or a cup of it), after you put the food back in. Baking soda is great for absorbing odors. It will help keep your fridge smelling fresh!

Recipe for Baking Soda and Vinegar Household Cleaner

Combine the ingredients into a large spray bottle and shake. Spray and wipe surfaces.

homemade household cleaner

Hack #3 ~ How Shelves Affect Everything with Cleaning Refrigerators

Let’s talk about shelves. Where you place your food on the shelves, the order in which you clean them, etc. can make all the difference in how simple it is to clean your fridge.

  • When placing food in the fridge, put the meats on the bottom shelf. If they leak, they won’t contaminate everything else, from the top down.
  • When putting new food in the fridge, place it at the back, and bring the older food to the front. It will help you not rebuy things you already have, because you can see it, right up front (less overcrowding!) It will also remind you to use the items at the front, before they go bad (less leaking and stinking!)
  • When cleaning the fridge, clean from the top down. You want to make sure all crumbs are dropping down onto the still dirty shelves, not the clean shelves.
  • If you find the same kinds of foods repeatedly making a mess in your fridge, besides the liners shared above, you can try using refrigerator storage containers. Organize the foods in the smaller containers and set them on your shelves. Any messes can be quickly resolved by taking the small container out and rinsing it in the sink.

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Comments

  10. Rebekah says

    Wow! These may make it so I have to find another LEAST favorite chore! Super fun. Id never heard or seen them before.

  11. Rebecca says

    I have never heard of these or seen these in stores where I live. Would love to have the red polka dots. Would make cleaning the fridge some much easier.

  19. Felicia B says

    These are amazeballs! Would be so useful. I love all of the patterns, but the magenta and gray are my favorite colors!

  26. yvette says

    I like the red polkadots

    P.s. can’t seem to find a link in this post to Fridge Coasters… am I just missing it?

  27. Pam says

    Too cute! I need to get my girl friend a set too! Her husband wrapped all of her fridge shelves in plastic wrap thinking that would help her keep it clean.

  29. Dawn Cimmerman says

    These are awesome and I want to mix and match purple pink and orange in my fridge! Maybe see if they would work in my pantry too!

  30. Amanda Szuhay says

    What a great idea and lots of cute colors/patterns to choose from. I’d have to go with purple or gray to match my kitchen.

  32. Sandy Headtke says

    Like the blue. Checked the website to find the pattern name for the one with rectangles, what is that called?

  34. Taryn Walls says

    Love these and anything that would make my fridge look cute….well it can’t be wrong 🙂

  39. Becky Jennings says

    I don’t think I can pick one color, I love them all. The only problem is the deep clean I would have to do before I put them in. Maybe after all the Thanksgiving food is gone and before the Christmas food gets slammed in there.

  40. Sarah F says

    I love them all…do I really have to choose?! LOl! 😉 I suppose my first choice would be the chevron!!

  41. Tana says

    Love these! Would love the pink or purple, but since I live in a house with all boys…maybe I should go with the grey or blue (?)

  42. Kelly Riley says

    I love these so much! Another way to bring some style into the kitchen but also to easily clean one of the most annoying places. I would for sure go with the red circles!

  44. shawn says

    I saw someone liked the aqua polka dots. I did not see that pattern & color above, but that would be my favorite, too. =) If not, the gray polka dots.

  50. Nicole J. says

    Yellow polka dots – maybe that would help my husband find pretty much ANYTHING in the fridge 🙂

  61. GuinR says

    The color I’m favoring since there isn’t orange is yellow it would really brighten up my fridge. These would be awesome for a chore I have disliked since childhood.

  66. Mimi Williamson says

    I love this product! I have been trying to find something just like this. These are super cute! Hope I can try them out! Good luck everyone

  69. Mimi Williamson says

    I love the blue chevron pattern! I didn’t see the gray dots like in the drawer shown, but I love that one too!

  75. Ann Marie says

    Ooh! I want to win so bad! I love these! I put wax paper down to protect my new fridge and itjuatdisnt work. These are perfect! My favorite is the bright yellow honeycomb pattern! Love them! Thanks for the chance to win!

  76. Christine M. says

    I’ve been wanting to buy these for my new fridge! I love the polka dot pattern or the clover-type print probably in yellow or blue!

  79. Hailey Teuscher says

    Love the bright yellow!! Never thought my fridge could “brighten my day,” until now!! 🙂

  83. Cynthia says

    I think I like the grey geometric pattern the best and then blue. I do love polka dots as well though…

  88. Sarah R. says

    We just bought a new fridge; it’s actually being delivered in 2 days, so I would LOVE to win these! I want to actually try to keep our fridge organized and neat! I love the polka dots and the geometric designs!

  94. Amanda says

    i love the blue morrocan tile looking one i can’t remember what that design is called haha. thanks for the giveaway Ive been eyeballing these for months! =P

  97. Kayla L. says

    With a family of 8, I can’t keep my fridge clean EVER. But these just might do the trick! I love the red dots!

  100. Victoria says

    My favorite is the bright yellow because my kitchen is done in citrus colors, but I really love the purple too. What a great idea!!!

  105. Megan S. says

    I am LOVING the yellow polka dots! This is such a practical product that I would be so excited to have.

  110. Lisa Wilkinson says

    I love the red dot pattern! so so pretty!! with six little ones this would be such a help… thank you for the chance to win!

  135. Kerri Ramirez says

    I’ve never heard of these before. Now, I must have them! I think I like the blue chevron and the red polka dot the best. These are super cute. 🙂

  138. Lorisha Landwehr says

    Love these! I might go with the grey and white polka dots… Very simple yet pretty 🙂

  140. Carrie Pangborn says

    I love the pink polka dots, such a fun way to make the fridge look cute and if it makes it easier to clean I am all for it!

  146. Debbie says

    I saw the idea on the website to use different colors for grandchildren’s snacks…so I would pick pink polka dots & gray chevron!

  158. Marnie Halliday says

    I love the tile pattern in gray. Or maybe I’ll break out of my shell and choose something bright!

  168. Paige Shannon says

    Love all of them! the red polka dot would look great in my fridge – for that matter any of them would!

  175. Jen says

    After scrubbing my fridge last night I wished I would have had these, so much easier and not to mention cute!

  178. Stacy S says

    Oh my gosh, these are great! Our fridge gets so gross – I feel like im cleaning it constantly!

  180. Lauren s says

    I LOVE the yellow. This product is amazing! My fridge always has spills, this would help tremendously!

  181. Sarah S. says

    I like the grey polka dots. I think my son would be too distracted by the brighter colors: he’d stay in the fridge just staring at them. 🙂

  184. Gypsi says

    What a super idea! I really like the polka dot pattern. . . I looked at their website, and I’d take any of the colors in the dots! The blue or grey would probably suit my husband best, but I’d be happy with any!

  196. Leigh-Anne says

    Those are amazing! My fridge is in desperate need of a clean, it’s actually on my list of things to do tomorrow!

  198. mbw says

    The dark blue with the ‘window-pane’ look is great…well, they are ALL great, but that would match things outside my fridge!

  201. Emily F. says

    Cleaning my fridge is not something I do often, so these liners will definitely help. Plus, the are so cute!

  212. Carrie F says

    I love the yellow dots. My fridge needs this!! It will mark a dreary, cold winter in Michigan seem just a little brighter 🙂

  213. Connie says

    i like the dots and the red that you show in the picture, but i couldn’t find how to order red on their website, i saw pink and purple…i would have to send them an email to find out how to order correctly….

  216. Robin T says

    I love the purple ! We are huge fans of the football team the Raven’s, so everything is purple at our house !!

  233. Jennifer West says

    I’ve never seen these before. What a great idea! The blue would look awesome in my kitchen:)

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