How to clean a refrigerator

Please read over the following to familiarize yourself with the “BA House Cleaning” method of cleaning:

*If cleaning the refrigerator is on the work order, do this first before cleaning any other part of the house.

The freezer

• Verify the freezer is completely empty and fully defrosted before cleaning.
• If the freezer is not empty or has ice buildup, do not clean it. Do not remove, reorganize, chip, or scrape frozen food or ice.
• Spray the interior with General Purpose Cleaner.
• Wipe all interior surfaces with a clean microfiber cloth.
• Dry all surfaces before closing the freezer.
• If the freezer could not be cleaned because it was not empty and/or defrosted, note it in the job notes.

The fridge

• Start with the top shelf.
• Move everything over to one side and clean the exposed area.
• Use soap (Dawn) and a white pad (wet in warm water) to remove any tough areas. Finish by wiping with a clothe. Use additional soap as needed.
• If you need to remove items because it is too full to clean, set on the floor in the order it was setting in the fridge. Make sure it goes back in the fridge in the same order once the area is cleaned.
• Once a shelf is cleaned, move to the next shelf below and repeat steps
• Drawers and bins should be removed and cleaned inside and out
• Once removed, clean all the exposed area below and surrounding the drawer
• For door shelves, remove a few items, then side the rest over to expose the surface, then wipe clean.
• When placing the items back, make sure and wipe the bottom of each item clean before setting it back in it’s place.

When finished with the inside of the fridge, continue cleaning the kitchen in the order you normally would.