Do you know the dangers of not cleaning your refrigerator? Bacteria will set up camp and the odor will not go away!

For many families, the refrigerator is the "treasure house" of the home, storing all kinds of delicious food, and every time you open it, it is a journey to welcome delicious food. However, if the refrigerator is not cleaned for a long time, when you open it, it is no longer a treasure house of delicious food, but a camp that has been occupied by bacteria.

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What are the dangers of not cleaning the refrigerator for a long time?

1. Increase power consumption

If the refrigerator is not cleaned for a long time, not only will a lot of dust accumulate inside the refrigerator, but also a lot of food residue will be left. This will increase the power consumption of the refrigerator for normal operation and affect the circuit, which is not conducive to the long-term use of the refrigerator.

2. Produce bacteria

For the refrigerator compartment, the growth rate of most bacteria will slow down, but they will not be frozen to death by low temperature. Some bacteria even like this low temperature environment and can reproduce rapidly, such as Listeria and Yersinia. If you eat food infected with these bacteria, it will cause a series of adverse gastrointestinal reactions, such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

Many people think that if refrigeration cannot kill bacteria, then the freezer certainly can. However, freezing does not mean it can completely kill bacteria, so you must not think that freezing food is safe.

3. Produce odor

If the refrigerator is not cleaned for a long time, after a period of time, not only will the color of the food become dull, but the taste and texture will also change, and even some very unpleasant odors may be produced.

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How to use and clean the refrigerator to avoid odor and bacteria?

1. Open separately

First, separate raw and cooked food, dry and wet food to avoid bacterial infection. Some foods that do not need to be heated or washed and can be eaten directly, such as yogurt and fruit, can be placed on the upper layer. Foods that need to be heated or washed, such as raw meat, tofu, vegetables, etc., can be placed on the lower layer. Different foods should be wrapped and stored separately, and try to put them in covered containers, especially foods with obvious odors.

2. Eat early

The refrigerator is a relatively closed space. If food is not consumed promptly, once it becomes moldy, all the surrounding food will lose its original flavor due to the spread of the odor, and may even deteriorate faster.

3. Clean up regularly

Try to clean the refrigerator regularly once a month, and at least once a quarter. First, turn off the power, empty the refrigerator, remove the partitions and storage compartments and clean them thoroughly. Use a soft cloth or sponge, dip in some water with detergent or neutral soapy water to scrub the inside and outside surfaces of the refrigerator, the evaporator, the door seal, etc., and then wipe it several times with clean water.

After taking out all the things in the refrigerator, wipe them clean and dry them, and put them back in after the smell has dissipated. If you want to remove the odor in the refrigerator, you can put some fresh fruit peels in the refrigerator, such as grapefruit peels, lemon peels, etc., but be sure to replace them in time.

4. Keep food at a safe temperature

Hot dishes do not need to be cooled completely before being put in the refrigerator, because once the temperature drops below 60°C, bacteria will breed in large numbers. In addition, it is best to put hot dishes in fresh-keeping boxes and put them in the refrigerator to slow down the growth of bacteria. Fresh-keeping boxes can prevent hot steam from dripping, odor transfer and contamination. It is not recommended to put them in the refrigerator without taking protective measures. Some people think that putting hot dishes in the refrigerator will increase the burden on the refrigerator. In fact, as long as they are properly sealed, it will not affect the refrigerator.

After reading this, have you cleaned your refrigerator recently? For the sake of your health, don't let it become a breeding ground for bacteria.

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