For over a hundred years, our team of editors has been dispensing cleaning wisdom, yet not every cleaning technique has withstood the rigors of time. As cleaning agents and tools have advanced, we’ve adapted our top recommendations. Nonetheless, there are several classic cleaning hints that deserve a revival.
In a feature from 1959 named ‘Fancy Free Housecleaning,’ our editorial team revealed a fail-safe method for deep-cleaning your refrigerator. And guess what? It remains as effective as ever!
As reported in the May 1959 edition of Better Homes & Gardens, only two simple ingredients are required to thoroughly sanitize your fridge and freezer. Simply combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 cup of boiling water, scrub the interior surfaces, and then wipe down with a wet cloth. If you opt for this method, ensure you dry the fridge and freezer thoroughly with a fresh, dry towel to prevent any excess dampness.
For more stubborn spots, the article suggests leaving the refrigerator door ajar, allowing the solution to penetrate the grime for 10 minutes before cleaning it off.
Baking soda is an excellent, all-natural cleaner. Safe for consumption, biodegradable, non-toxic, free of preservatives, water-soluble, odorless, and even capable of acting as a reliever for heartburn, its gentle abrasive properties are ideal for lifting dirt without damaging the surface – a crucial attribute for a substantial investment like a refrigerator.
Moreover, baking soda’s ability to absorb odors makes it an exceptional choice for freshening your fridge. (Many individuals leave an open box of baking soda in the back of their refrigerator to soak up any unwanted scents.)
Why not give this natural cleaning approach a shot and savor a pristine, fresh-smelling fridge without relying on abrasive chemicals that could potentially harm your food?
