Time to Deep Clean the Kitchen

 If you are anything like me then the last couple of months have been busy in your kitchen. Between the extra goodies that were made, time home off work and school, and now the winter days are here not getting out as much all add up to havoc in the kitchen. Time to take a break and do a little bit of cleaning but where to begin?? First of all take a look around you most likely are going to have to get a bite to eat for the family to ensure that the cleaning does not interfere with anyone's scheduled meal. 

After getting all something to snack on or meal to enjoy now you are ready to clean. Behind the fridge where dust bunnies, magnets and bits of food and other items may have started to gather. Start here by vacuuming the coils, doing this routinely will help to keep the fridge running energy efficient. 

A messy fridge is one thing in your home you may not be aware of that is costing you money. When the refrigerator becomes so full that it is hard to find items then there is an issue with waste. Things get hidden and forgotten and not ate. Leftovers get overlooked as well. In addition, produce and other items will go bad before we have a chance to use because they get covered up and forgotten.

 Start by getting a cooler with ice to keep the food in the fridge from getting hot or going bad. After all the food is out then get a bucket with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Wash the door of the refrigerator first when necessary use a butter knife to get off any hard crusty places. While cleaning the door fill the bins with warm water with cleaner or baking soda as well. This will allow them to soak. After the door is clean grab your rag you may have to change or warm your water as now you are going to wash the shelves. 

Now time to put all the items back inside the lower part of fridge. Wash off all bottles and make sure lids are on securely. This will allow you to keep the fridge in cleaner shape and should be done every so often after using items. After the food is back in fridge turn your attention to the freezer. Here you will want to remove all food that is expired as well as anything that looks in a big clump that may have melted and refroze or is brown as that is not nature. 

Its a good idea to go ahead and place quick clean fridge on your daily cleaning routine this will help next season when it is time to deep clean again. 

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