| With all of the hustle and bustle that a busy | | | | refrigerator with ease.Next, while all of |
| household has, there is one major appliance | | | | your items are removed from the refrigerator, |
| that can go completely unnoticed… your | | | | wipe down all of the shelves and drawers with |
| refrigerator. Spring cleaning isn’t | | | | disposable, easy to use, pre-moistened towels |
| just for dusting and vacuuming! Your | | | | like Chlorox disinfecting wipes or something |
| refrigerator needs a complete cleanout at | | | | similar. This will make the job go by quicker |
| least every other month to stay in tip-top | | | | and you can get back to your normal routine |
| condition. Here are a few clean out tips that | | | | faster.Be sure to store your larger jars and |
| will keep your refrigerator sparkling like | | | | bottles at the back of the refrigerator and |
| new.First, pull each item out of your | | | | your smaller ones in front. This will keep |
| refrigerator and throw away any items that | | | | all the items visible to you each time you |
| look like it might be a science experiment | | | | open the refrigerator door. Once an item is |
| gone haywire. This is actually something that | | | | hidden out of view, there is a higher |
| you should do on a weekly basis, if you have | | | | probability that it will not get used and |
| time. Check all the expiration dates on the | | | | will spoil.Lastly, keep an open box of baking |
| condiments that you don’t use | | | | soda near the back, preferably with a date |
| frequently. A good rule of thumb is if in | | | | marked on it so that you will remember when |
| doubt, throw it out!Second, use a plastic | | | | you opened it. This will absorb odors and |
| basket for your most used items (lunch items | | | | keep your refrigerator smelling fresh for up |
| or snacks) so that they are grouped together | | | | to six months. |
| and can be transported to and from the | | | | |