A refrigerator with plenty of room is a must when guests are bringing their famous dishes for the holiday feast.
Of course, that means (cue scary music): Cleaning. Out. The. Fridge.
Even the best housekeepers sometimes find an unknown green thing at the back of the fridge. But, what you don't want is for your guest to find it.
So, here is the best way to clean the fridge, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
1 Completely empty the fridge. Nothing halfway this time. Take out shelving, drawers, and all moving and removable parts.
2 Give the parts a little time to come to room temperature. If you run hot water on cold glass shelves, they could crack.
3 Soak and wash by hand in hot water with dish detergent.
4 Wipe down the inside of the empty refrigerator with hot soapy water. Dry with a clean towel.
5 Sanitize with 1 tablespoon of liquid bleach to 1 gallon of water.
6 Wipe down any containers you are returning to the refrigerator.
7 Wipe down counters and tables used for the refrigerator parts. Wash towels you have used. Finally wash your hands.
