How to Clean Your Refrigerator

I just got done really deep cleaning the inside of my refrigerator. Every week on trash day I go through the fridge and throw things out and wipe the shelves down with Lysol wipes. Then I come through every quarter or so and do a big clean...like I did today!

I am going to walk you through what I did today!

Here is what you need:

1 Quart warm water mixed with 1/4 cup baking soda
Rags and Towels
Garbage Can

Ok, it's time to get started. It's pretty easy...there are only 5 little steps!


1. Empty contents in fridge

2. Check dates as you are removing items...this is when you are going to need the trash can.

3. Remove and wash all shelves and drawers with hot water

4. Wipe down inside with warm baking soda water. Replace all drawers and shelves.

5. Put items back in fridge. Make sure to wipe all jars and containers down as you put them back.

What are your tips for cleaning your refrigerator?

Reusing Old Shirts?

Think your t-shirts have come to their time of death? I was going through my husbands under shirts last year, all 7,826 of them, and getting rid of the holy or stained ones. Ladies, I think men would wear their undershirts for 20 years if we didn't step in.

So...I did what I deemed necessary and got a basket of them to throw out.

Then I had a frugal epiphany and decided to cut them into rags! It has worked out great! I am decluttering and repurposing all at the same time.

Do you repurpose your old t-shirts?

Spring Cleaning: A Detailed List for the Kitchen

I think the kitchen is the most detailed room to spring clean. There is just so much to do in that little area. Being that you COOK in there, you want to make sure it is good and clean.

Even with cleaning it often, it is amazing what goes undone until a big or spring cleaning. I mean, hello...the top of the refrigerator. If I can't see it sometimes I forget about it. Please tell me that is not just at my house.

Anyways, I put together a pretty detailed list of things to do. Of course it will be a little different for all of us, so add what you need to add!

Make sure you grab some paper and a pan before you start. As you come across old spices and mismatched tupperware keep a tab of what you need to restock in the kitchen!




Walls/Ceiling/Floor

Dust the ceiling and walls
Clean the light fixtures
Clean blinds
Take down window treatments and wash
Clean windowsills
Wash windows inside and out
Sweep and mop floors
Dust and polish baseboards
Wipe down switch plates


Cabinets/Drawers

Empty cabinets and clean inside
Organize items as you put them back
Empty drawers and clean inside (don't forget the junk drawer)
Clean out silverware holder and reorganize silverware
Polish wood cabinets (I use liquid gold)
Clean and organize pantry


Counter/Sink

Take everything off counter tops and clean
Wipe down back splash
Clean and sanitize sink
Wipe down sink faucet
Clean garbage disposal
Wipe down small appliances as you are going to put them back (toaster, coffee maker, mixer)
Sharpen knife set


Appliances

Clean outside of all appliance
Polish stainless steel appliances
Clean dishwasher inside and outside
Clean oven
Remove stuff from oven drawer and clean
Remove knobs on stove top and clean them
Clean stove top
Pull oven out and clean behind it
Clean microwave inside and outside
Clean refrigerator
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Defrost freezer if needed Clean and organize freezers


Other

Clean and sanitize trash can

It's Time for Spring Cleaning

Can you believe it? It's that time of year again!

Time to bust out the bucket and rags and get to Spring Cleaning!

Are you a faithful spring cleaner or do you just do a little all year?

I usually do a big spring and fall cleaning as well as my everyday cleaning routine.

The thought of deep cleaning the WHOLE house is a little daunting so I usually break it up room by room. Once I get the first room completed I am usually in the cleaning mood. There is nothing better than a clean house, but I sure can think of better things than doing the actual cleaning.

I'll be sticking with the kitchen theme, but we'll be going in a little different direction. I will be sharing my spring cleaning list for the kitchen as well as some how-to's, tips, and ideas.

I am excited to talk about something a little different. But I am no professional cleaner so bear with me as I spring clean my kitchen and blog all about it. I hope it inspires you to get in there and clean everything out...


Do you normally do a big spring cleaning?