I’m a cleaning expert & you must try my 25p hack to banish grim smells & mould from your fridge, without any scrubbing
IF your fridge is kicking up a nasty smell, we’ve got just the thing for you.
There’s nothing worse than opening your fridge for a tasty treat, only to be met with a grim stench that just won’t budge, no matter how hard you clean it.
And no-one wants mould growing near their food either, but thanks to Mahira Kalim, a cleaning expert, there are two very simple tricks you should try, that require barely any effort.
Mahira shared her very simple but clever hacks, to get rid of gross smells and mould, without the faff.
Sustainable brand, Wave, spoke to Mahira, Founder and CEO of eco-friendly cleaning company, Spruce, to get her expert advice on how to achieve a sweet smelling fridge.
Mahira explained: “One of my favourite eco-friendly cleaning hacks you can easily do at home is to make your own fridge deodorizer from bicarbonate of soda and essential oils.
“Simply add half a cup of bicarbonate of soda and five-six drops of your favourite essential oil to a small jar.
“Place in the back of your fridge to warn off any nasty odours.
“It works every time!”
As well as this, according to Mahira, a lemon could also be the answer to getting rid of the stinky smell coming from your kitchen appliance.
Mahira noted that citric acid found in fruits such as lemons and oranges, is perfect for tackling mould, hard water stains and rust.
She advised: “Citric acid can be great for cleaning purposes, whether it’s formulated in a product or used as a stand alone ingredient.
“It’s effective at tackling soap scum, hard water stains, calcium deposits, lime and rust.
“And it can help kill bacteria, mould, and mildew.
“What’s more, it’s also great for general disinfecting and cleaning without causing harm to your health or the planet.”
If you fancy giving this trick a go, you can pick up a pack of four lemons from Tesco for just £1, making this hack work out at only 25p a time.
As such, this quick and easy hack is a very affordable cleaning solution.
Not only this, but there are also plenty of other household essentials that can be used as alternatives to harmful, toxic cleaning products like bleach.
Mahira explained: “When it comes to making your own eco-friendly cleaning products, a few simple ingredients like bicarbonate of soda, lemon, white vinegar and essential oils will become your best friend.
“Natural and organic essential oils are not only a safer alternative to synthetic fragrances for scent but they also have natural antimicrobial and antiviral properties which can be good for disinfecting surfaces naturally.”