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In addition, the frost that settles is not always clean and can therefore lead to unpleasant smells in the freezer. Therefore, defrosting of this household appliance is necessary.
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How do you defrost a freezer?
Before defrosting your freezer, it's important to know these basic rules
First pull the power plug or switch off
Unplug the freezer and store your food in insulated bags or coolers while defrosting.
Avoid using pointed or sharp objects to loosen chunks of ice. You risk piercing the wall of your freezer to
Wipe up any water that might leak. Option 1: Put on your gloves to protect your hands. Dip a sponge in a bucket of hot water and scrub the sides of the freezer to loosen the ice.
Option 2: Spray boiling water onto the walls of the freezer with a sprayer and tap off the melting ice with a spatula.
Option 3: To defrost your freezer safely and effortlessly, simply let the ice melt on its own. To do this, simply pull the power plug out of the socket and leave the door open.
As the ice melts, soak up the dripping water with a mop or terry cloth towels.
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If your freezer contains a significant layer of ice.
In this case, boil water in a large pot and then place it in your freezer, on a towel folded on a thick layer of ice to protect your device's tablets, but also to absorb water as the ice melts. Close your freezer door and let it sit for ten minutes. All you need to do is remove the ice pieces with a wooden spatula. To defrost your freezer faster, you can use multiple pots filled with hot water. Thanks to the steam and heat of the water, the ice melts in just a few minutes.
Cleaning follows defrosting.
After defrosting your freezer, remember to disinfect it from bacteria that cause bad smells. To do this, simply soak a sponge in hot water and white vinegar and run it over the walls of your freezer, not forgetting the joints. Check the condition of the seals to ensure the freezer door is watertight.
If the smells from your freezer are strong, mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 3 cups of water. Then clean, disinfect and deodorize your freezer with a sponge. Not rinsing and drying your device properly.
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Clean the freezer – Source: spm
You can also clean and deodorize your freezer with baking soda. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with hot water, soak a microfiber cloth with this mixture and wipe the inside walls, compartments and door of the freezer. Then dry with a clean cloth.
Once your freezer is defrosted, it will become more spacious, cleaner and more efficient. In addition, you save energy and reduce your electricity bill.
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