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Cleaning the Refrigerator and Washing Appliances From "Spruce It Up With the Queen of Clean Inside the Castle" episode SCI-102

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Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean®, has a great cleaning solution for keeping your white appliances white. To keep the dreaded curse of "yellow" away, simply follow her simple instructions. When cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, Cobb says it's best to tackle one shelf at a time and to be sure to throw out any food or items that are old. Don't forget to check all expiration dates on containers. Figure A Figure B

Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean®, suggests that you clean out the refrigerator thoroughly at least twice a year. Here, she shares some tips and techniques, with recipes, on how to get this task done, along with tips on how to keep white appliances from yellowing.

How to Keep White Appliances from Yellowing

Materials and Ingredients:

Bucket
8 cups warm water
1/2 cup chlorine bleach
1/2 cup baking soda
2 Tbs. Borax
Clean soft cloth

1. Pour the water, chlorine bleach, baking soda and borax into a bucket and mix.

2. Wipe any white appliance with the solution, and be sure to take care around carpeting or any fabrics since the solution includes bleach.

Cleaning the Inside of the Refrigerator

Materials and Ingredients:

Bucket
1/2 cup of white vinegar
1/2 gallon warm water
Scrubbing sponge
Soft cloth
Glycerin

Note: The vinegar and water solution deters mold and please know that your refrigerator won't smell like vinegar.

1. Pour a 1/2-cup white vinegar into a bucket with 1/2-gallon warm water and stir.

2. Once a shelf is cleared out and all items have been checked for expiration date and spillage, take a scrubbing sponge, dip in the solution and wipe the shelf well.

3. Dry the shelf with a soft cloth.

4. Move on to the next shelf and continue until the entire inside of the refrigerator is clean.

Preventive Cleaning Tip:

• Pour a "small" amount of glycerin (figure A) onto a clean soft cloth and wipe across the shelves in the refrigerator. This forms a protective coating that makes cleaning up spills much easier.

Odor Removal Tip:

• Place a small bowl of fresh, dry cat liter (figure B) or aquarium charcoal on a shelf to absorb odors.

• For really strong odors in the refrigerator, place a small bowl of fresh dried coffee grounds on a shelf.

Cleaning the Top of the Refrigerator

• All you need is a spray bottle with 3 parts water, 1 part liquid fabric softener and a dry, soft cloth.

• Spray the solution on the cloth and wipe the surface top of the refrigerator. The dirt will be cleaned and the fabric softener will repel dust.

  Note: This solution will work great on glass tops and tabletops as well.

Next: Cleaning Sinks

RESOURCES :

Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean
ISBN: 0743418301
Author: Linda Cobb
(1998) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com

Talking Dirty Laundry With the Queen of Clean
ISBN: 0743418328
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com

The Queen of Clean: The Royal Guide to Spot and Stain Removal
ISBN: 0743437837
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com

A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and ...
ISBN: 0743428315
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com