Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500231
06/24/03

Freezer--Cleaning


Clean interior during annual defrosting. Remove food
and store in cooler chests or boxes insulated with thick
sections of newspapers or blankets, or in the
refrigerator. Use a fan directed toward frost to loosen
it, and remove. Wash inside with warm water solution of
mild detergent or baking soda; rinse; wipe dry as
possible. Vacuum dust off condenser coils. Turn freezer
back on and replace food.

When needed, wipe outside with a damp cloth; if spill
will not come off, use detergent solution and rinse off.
If exterior is synthetic paint (not porcelain enamel),
occasionally apply a creamy white appliance wax to
exterior for protection of surface and easier removal of
spots.

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus with references from the MSU
Extension bulletin, Choosing and Using: Your Food Freezer.

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