Than to wash the refrigerator inside from yellowness?

The most indispensable household appliance in the kitchen is a refrigerator, which should always be in perfect purity, because there are stored products, and you and your children use them. To clean the home appliance must be approached very carefully and carefully, so as not only not to spoil the internal finish of the unit, but also to protect products from chemical agents. The inner surface of the refrigerator is made today, usually made of plastic. This material is not afraid of alkali, acid and easily tolerates high humidity, however, over time, the attractive white appearance of the panels begins to turn yellow. Many housewives have a question, than to wash the refrigerator inside of the yellowness, so that it is safe and effective. Today we will tell you how to clean the refrigerator from yellowness inside and out quickly and safely, using folk remedies.

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How to whiten the yellowed plastic on the refrigerator?

In the modern world, plastic is found everywhere - it is used for household appliances, kitchen utensils, interior decoration, toys. The snow-white appearance of plastic is very attractive, but under the influence of sun rays and other factors, the ceremonial appearance of the material begins to fade tragically and turn yellow. And even frequent and thorough cleaning will not help you avoid this problem, so to get rid of yellowness, you need to whiten the material.

Preparation of plastic for bleaching

Before the bleaching procedure, the surface of the unit must be prepared for treatment. First of all:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Defrost the refrigerator.
3. Remove all products from the refrigerator.
4. Remove all available containers, stands and shelves.
5. Remove all small parts. Soak them overnight in a special solution.

How to wash the refrigerator inside?

Before proceeding directly to the process of washing the appliance, let us introduce you to the basic rules of care of the refrigerator:

• Maintain constant purity in the device chamber, for this:
  • Daily watch out for the accumulation of crumbs, stains and drops. Any contamination, drops of fat and liquid immediately remove with a damp cloth.
  • At least once a week, wipe the device doors from traces of grease and fingers.
  • Do not put dirty dishes on the shelves.
  • Regularly check the freshness of the products. Spoiled products are sent to the garbage.
  • Keep all products in closed containers.
  • Carry out the washing of the refrigerator every 2-3 months. Do not take a break during the cleaning process for more than 1 month.
• Do not use hard brushes, sponges or scrapers during cleaning, as scratches and scrapes will remain on the plastic parts.
• To clean the appliance use a regular soft sponge and liquid detergent, especially if the surface is glossy.

Important! Frequent wet cleaning can slow the formation of yellowness.

Than to wash the refrigerator?

1. All the removed shelves, containers, coasters, closed compartments and grills wash in warm water with a liquid detergent. After this, rinse the elements of the device, allow the water to drain and dry naturally. If on the details of the device there are old spots, then soak them with warm soapy water, let the agent act on the contamination, then wash the elements.
2. The inside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with a product that does not harm the body and products. This means can be:
   1. Soap solution. Chop the laundry soap in hot water. Warm the refrigerator inside with a warm solution. Pay attention to all the folds and corners of the seal. Everything should shine with purity, so as not to give microorganisms even a chance to spread.
   2. Baking soda. Dilute the product in water until the consistency of kefir. A piece of gauze cloth is dipped in the resulting mixture and applied to the soiling so that it is impregnated for 30 minutes. Wipe off contaminated area and rinse with clean water.
   3. Apple cider. Dilute 1 cup of cider in 1 liter of warm water and wipe off the surface of the device using a soft sponge. Rinse all the shelves and the surface with clean water. .
3. The outside of the unit must be cleaned of dust, dirt, splashes and finger marks. Use for this purpose a liquid detergent that can cope with dirt. Wipe the outside with clean water and wipe dry.
4. Insert the back of the device into the cleaning area. Walk on it with a brush on a long handle with a soft pile to remove the settled dust and cobwebs.

Important! You can use for this purpose and a vacuum cleaner.

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How to clean the refrigerator from yellowness folk remedies?

The problem of yellow spots arises from the occasional care of the household device. The surface changes color in the case when food remains are eaten in the coating. Timely removal of them - this is the best way out. But if all the same signs of an uncharacteristic shade appeared on the surface, then use the following folk remedies to wash the refrigerator inside of yellowness:

• Laundry soap.
• Ammonium alcohol.
• Toothpaste.
• Alcohol.
• Vinegar.
• Hydrogen Peroxide.
• Technical soda.

Let's start fighting yellow spots with sparing methods.

Method number 1.Household soap

Application of soap is the most gentle way of bleaching a plastic surface. But this method will help only if the yellowness has arisen because of the fatty plaque.

To wash the refrigerator inside of the yellowness, use soap as follows:

1. Half a bar of laundry soap, grate.
2. Dissolve the chips in warm water.
3. In a sponge soaked in a solution, treat the yellowed surface of the refrigerator.
4. Leave the remedy for half an hour.
5. Rinse the soap solution with plain water.
6. Wipe the surface dry.

Method number 2.Alcohol

Alcohol guarantees a better result than a laundry soap. Dampen the cotton ball in ethanol and wipe the yellowed surface.

Important! Observe safety measures when working with alcohol: be sure to open the windows for airing the room and protect your hands with gloves.

Method number 3.Vinegar

Table vine 9% vinegar will not help to solve the problem. To wash the refrigerator inside of yellowness, you need 70-80% acetic essence.

Important! Acid is dangerous, both for the skin of the hands, and for health in general. Therefore, if you use vinegar to remove yellowness, be sure to take care that the room is ventilated, and your hands are protected by thick rubber gloves.

Vinegar can be replaced with citric acid. Sometimes, in order to remove small yellow spots, it is enough to wash the surface with a rag soaked in water with the addition of a juice of one lemon.

Method # 4.Toothpaste + ammonia

Toothpaste, due to its abrasive qualities, perfectly cleans the surface without scratching and cracking. Ammonia removes yellowness.

Use the components as follows:

1. Add a few drops of alcohol to a small amount of the paste.
2. Apply the mixture on a soft sponge.
3. Treat the yellowed surface of the refrigerator with the product.
4. Thoroughly rinse pasta residues with clean water.
5. Dry the treated areas dry.
6. Leave the refrigerator door open for several hours( preferably at night), so that all smells will fade.

Method number 5.Aggressive

In neglected cases, it is possible to wash the refrigerator of yellowness with hydrogen peroxide:

1. Moisten the cotton pad in peroxide.
2. Treat, pre-cleaned from dust and grease, surface.
3. Perform the procedure at least 3 times.
4. Rinse the treated area with clean water.
5. Wipe the inside of the refrigerator dry.

Important! To enhance the effect, you can use a solution based on hydrogen peroxide and a hair clarifier:

• Dissolve 2 tbsp.spoons of peroxide and 2 tbsp.spoon of clarifier in 1 liter of water.
• Moisten the sponge in the solution and wipe the yellowness.

The refrigerator will again shine white.

Method number 6.Technical soda

Small objects that can be removed from the internal surface of the device can be soaked in a solution of technical soda and washing powder. To do this:

1. Dissolve 1 tbsp.a spoonful of each product in 1 liter of water. Soak items in the solution for 10 hours.
2. After-parts rinse and dry.

Important! Do not use powders to clean the inner surface, as they are poorly removed and, in the future, can be hazardous to the products. Do not use bleach and any corrosive agents that can destroy rubber elements and plastic.

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Than to wash the refrigerator outside from yellowness?

It is much easier to remove yellow spots from the outside of the refrigerator. To remove yellowness, use any non-acid detergent. You can apply alcohol or acetone( if there are no contraindications).

Important! The only thing that can not be used is abrasive powders, which can scratch the surface.

To "home pet" served you as long as possible, do not forget about the rules of care for it and often wash the equipment so that the fat coating and dust are not absorbed in the plastic. Spend light cleaning for prevention, using a soap solution or special cleaning cloths, and you will not have to fight with yellowness ever.