With everyone in the house constantly grabbing food, your fridge door can quickly become quite grubby. And particularly for those made from stainless steel, the marks show up quite easily, making your entire kitchen look unclean. Of course, for anyone who has ever tried to scrub one, cleaning the outside of a fridge isn’t as easy as it might seem. The wrong product can leave streaks and marks that almost look as bad as the original dirt, and leaving the surface of your would-be shiny fridge appearing murky.
So, what’s the solution? Luckily, the eco-friendly cleaning company Grove has provided an incredibly cheap, fool proof way to clean your stainless steel door – that won’t hurt the environment. Even better, you probably already have it lying around in your kitchen. One of the best methods of washing stainless steel is by using bicarbonate of soda. Due to its mildly abrasive quality, it is fantastic at scrubbing away stains and dirt, while not damaging your fridge. Also, its high PH means that it is also efficient at breaking down all kinds of nasty oils and food grime that may be lingering on your fridge door.
In terms of the perfect cloth to use, it is highly recommended to opt for one made of microfibre. This is because each tiny fibre on the cloth has a high surface area, meaning it can pick up more dirt without scratching surfaces – making it very safe to use on metal. If you don’t already have bicarbonate of soda at home, you can buy Elbow Grease Bicarbonate of Soda (500g) at Asda for an incredibly cheap £1.75, or you can order Clean & Natural Bicarbonate of Soda (500g) from Natural Collections for just £1.99.
Another cheap alternative cleaning item that Grove recommends is vinegar, which is a great antibacterial agent. The company suggests combining one part vinegar with one part water and pouring it into a spray bottle. Then simply spritz down the fridge door and give it a wipe down. There’s no need to rinse with water, as the microfibre cloth will remove all vinegar residue and leave the surface streak-free.
