August 4, 2021 by Mulberry Maids
Freezers are often neglected areas when it comes to cleaning and organizing, but can be one of the messiest and least organized areas in the kitchen. Out of sight and out of mind makes freezers tough to keep clean! Keeping your Loveland house’s kitchen clean can be difficult, but will be made easier by keeping your freezer organized.
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Keep reading on to learn more about keeping your freezer looking consistently great!
Where should I start?
Just like cleaning your floors or keeping your wooden tables looking great, cleaning your freezer (and refrigerator) takes consistent cleaning to really keep it in good shape. Regardless of the shape that your appliance is currently in, the first step to get started is to perform an in depth deep cleaning of it. Depending on the condition of the freezer, it may be best to let it defrost before tackling the cleaning of it. This will make it easier to work in and out of, and will make it easier to clean up stuck on messes.
Using a solution of one part vinegar to one part water, start to clean out the freezer:
- Empty out everything in the freezer and put in a cooler or the refrigerator to limit melting
- Remove any shelving or drawers and wash them in the sink with dish soap and warm water
- Use your solution to clean the interior with a sponge
- Let the vinegar sit on stuck on food or stains to help break it down
- Dry the freezer with a clean cloth, and put everything back inside
- Wipe the exterior of the freezer, and don’t forget to wipe the edges of the appliance (including the rubber seals)
What is the best way to organize the freezer?
Once you have completed the initial cleaning of the freezer, it is time to organize it. The best place to start is to throw away any old food or miscellaneous ice packs that do not get used. These take up lots of room, and are prone to leaking, making the freezer that much harder to clean.
Make a plan going forward with what food actually needs to be kept in the freezer, and try to stick to it. It is so easy to just freeze things for later, but then never eat them.
Some other tips include:
- Bag or put food in containers with labels and the date that it was put in the freezer
- To save space, put food in a resealable plastic bag and lay it out on a cookie sheet – use a rolling pin to squeeze the air out of the bag
- Take at least a monthly inventory of what is in the freezer to keep things from building up too much
How do I keep it clean?
When the freezer has been fully cleaned and reorganized, the best bet to keep it clean is to do a quick weekly wipedown of it. Look at the edges and sealing rubber around the door. Also take a look at the interior to make sure that nothing has spilled or opened up.
It is best to do a monthly reorganization to make sure that old food is not building up. While it may seem excessive, food builds up very quickly, so the sooner it is taken care of, the cleaner the freezer can be kept.
Every few months, depending on how much use the freezer gets, is a good time to do a full cleaning of it. This may or may not include a defrosting of it depending on it’s condition.
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