HG Hygienic Fridge Cleaner, Interior Refrigerator Cleanser & Odour Neutraliser, for Streak Free Shine with No Residue – 500ml Spray (335050106)

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For routine maintenance, you should wipe down the shelves with a natural antibacterial surface cleanser. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they tend to be scented and this can transfer into food. Natural methods include a baking soda and water paste which is good for tougher stains or a simple white vinegar and water spray for general cleaning.' Wondering how to give your fridge that sparkling feel? Take a look at these five steps on how to clean a fridge...

One of the things many people forget about when cleaning their fridge is the water trap. This is the tiny access hole into the water drainage channel, and if it’s not cleaned out every few months it can start to smell pretty bad. Start by emptying all your food from the fridge. Place everything into cool bags whilst you deep clean, including contents from drawers, doors and shelves. Sort through any expired items, especially those jars and sauces we often forget about.

When it comes to natural cleaning products for your fridge, baking soda is our top choice. When there isn’t too much dirt and the surfaces in your fridge simple need a little bit of a shine, sprinkle the baking soda on the surfaces, leave for a few minutes, and then use a sponge or a damp cloth to wipe it off. 2. Vinegar to Remove Odours Schedule your fridge clean in your cleaning schedule. I like to clean out my refrigerator weekly, before rubbish collection day and before the shopping is delivered.' says Crombie. How to clean a fridge that smells Wash out the tank It should be a fairly simple task to detach the tank inside the fridge, wash it with soapy water, dry it off and refit it. Neither seems to be an issue? Clean the fridge thoroughly, including the drainage channel (more on this, below). If your refrigerator doors have shelving space, this is often where the most dirt can build-up. Make sure that when you clean your fridge, you give the doors a thorough spray and wipe down with an antibacterial cleaner. You should also use this opportunity to clear out any sauces or jars of food that are going off to avoid bacteria and bad odours. Don’t Forget to Clean the Water Trap

If you've come this far, you may as well go all the way and learn how to clean a freezer if you refrigerator has one as part of it. First things first: place a towel at the bottom of the freezer to absorb any water that spills when you defrost it. Ground coffee: spread on a tray and left in the fridge will soak up any bad fridge smells after a couple of days. You can also use coffee grounds for cleaning your kitchen bin too. Our advice is to clean and sanitise your fridge regularly so that it is easy to maintain. But we know it can be a chore. So, that’s why we have put together our expert advice for fridge cleaning. If you clean your fridge regularly, you will significantly lower your risk of food poisoning, you won’t see any mould build up, and you won’t experience any bad odours. Remove Food from Your Fridge Before Cleaning Joyce adds: 'If your fridge is stainless steel, use professional stainless-steel cleaners and wipe in the direction of the grain and dry to prevent streaking.'

Clean the Outside of the Fridge

And Crombie has a tip for avoiding spills in the first place – it's all in the organization, or assigning 'food zones'. She explains: 'No matter how careful you are, invariably food can drizzle out or spill down the side of a container onto a refrigerator shelf.' There aren’t many people who enjoy cleaning out their fridge and that’s because there are so often forgotten vegetables squashed in the drawers and splatters of pasta sauce on the shelves. The longer you leave your fridge between cleans, the more bacteria will build up and this can lead to bad odours and poor health.