Keeping your refrigerator clean and well-maintained is essential for extending its lifespan and ensuring optimal performance. Here's a guide for cleaning both upright and chest freezers:
Upright Refrigerator Maintenance:
While daily cleaning isn’t necessary, a simple weekly cleaning routine can significantly enhance your refrigerator's longevity.
1. Preparation: Use a clean, soft cloth. Empty the items in the refrigerator and unplug the power.
2. Cleaning:
- Soak the cloth in cool or slight warm water (under 40°C) with a mild detergent, wring it out to ensure it's not too wet, and gently wipe down both the interior and exterior surfaces.
- Avoid excess moisture around the refrigerator’s control unit to prevent short circuits or serious damage.
3. Gasket Cleaning: Refrigerator door gaskets can easily get dirty from contact with food or residue, so give them special attention.
4. Air Filter Maintenance:
- Carefully open the upper front panel of the refrigerator, remove the internal air filter, and avoid touching the condenser blades.
- Wash the filter gently in slight warm water with a mild detergent, rinse thoroughly, and air dry before reinstalling.
- To maintain proper internal temperatures and food freshness, clean the filter every two weeks.
Chest Freezer Maintenance:
Similar to the upright model, weekly cleaning ensures your chest freezer remains in peak condition.
1. Preparation: Empty the freezer, unplug it, and prepare a clean, soft towel.
2. Cleaning:
- Soak the towel in cool or slight warm water (under 40°C) with a mild detergent, wring it out, and gently clean the interior and exterior surfaces.
- Avoid excess moisture around the control unit to prevent electrical issues.
3. Gasket Cleaning: Wipe down the door gaskets, as they can accumulate dirt from food contact.
4. Air Filter Maintenance:
- Remove the air filter on the left side of the freezer, wash with warm water and mild detergent, and let it air-dry before reinstalling.
- Clean the filter every two weeks to maintain the internal temperature necessary for preserving food freshness.
Tips for Defrosting and Additional Cleaning:
1. Defrosting: To naturally defrost the freezer under room temperature, lay enough towels at the base to absorb melted ice and prevent water from wetting the floor.
2. Interior Maintenance:
- After cleaning the interior walls, use a soft cloth with glycerin (such as medicinal laxative) to wipe down the walls. Glycerin helps prevent frost buildup inside the freezer and forms a thin protective layer that makes it easy to clean off milk spills or food residues.
Keeping your refrigerator well-maintained doesn’t only promote cleanliness but also ensures consistent cooling, helping you enjoy fresher, germ-free and longer-lasting foods.At Chefcoca, we offers specialized kitchen cleaning detergents, various fridge maintenance tools, and even professional refrigerator repair services to keep your commercial kitchen operating smoothly.
