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Fridge top cleaning removes grease from oil splatters that settle near your stovetop, along with dust buildup that makes items stick to the surface.
Distilled white vinegar cuts through greasy grime on your fridge top, and its acidity helps break down stubborn buildup that regular cleaners leave behind.
You can prevent future buildup by placing wax paper on your fridge top and replacing it every few weeks to catch grease and dust.
Hiring a local house cleaning professional gives your whole kitchen a deep clean, including fridge coils and surfaces, while saving you time on hard-to-reach areas.
You may not cook on your fridge, but its proximity to the stovetop makes it a resting place for all sorts of oil splatters and dust. Unless you don’t mind that your cereal box is stuck on top of all that grease, you’ll have to deal with cleaning the fridge top eventually. Fortunately, this is pretty easy to do. You just need some cleaning solutions, a stepladder, and some grease—elbow grease, that is.
Using a stepladder to reach the top of your refrigerator, the first thing to do is clear off any items you store there and then dust everything, from the cereal boxes and old pots to the fridge top itself. Use a clean microfiber cloth for this process and some dusting spray.
Now, it's time to cut through that grime. Soak a rag or sponge in distilled white vinegar (the acidity of vinegar is great for grease) and scrub the top of your refrigerator until you've wiped off all the grease. Get down off the stepladder safely, rinse off the rag in the sink, soak the clean rag in vinegar again, and get back to scrubbing. This process may take a few tries to get all that greasy gunk off.
Once the grease is gone, you'll want to get rid of that vinegar smell. Squeeze out the rag, soak it in warm water, and then wipe down the top of the fridge again to do a final rinse.
Grab some paper towels and dry off the top of your fridge, and you're done!
You can keep the grime from returning by putting down some wax paper on top of your fridge. Then, return your items on top of your fridge—or better yet, find a cabinet or enclosed pantry to store your belongings to prevent dust and grime. Every few weeks, grab those wax sheets and throw them away, and replace them with new sheets.
If your fridge top needs degreasing, chances are the rest of your home needs a good, thorough cleaning, too. In that case, consider hiring a house cleaning service near you. These pros can give your whole fridge a cleaning, clean your fridge coils, deep clean your kitchen, and take care of the rest of your home.
The cost of a house cleaning service is $120 to $240 on average, and if you have a small home, it may cost as little as $90. These services may be worth your while if having a spick-and-span home is important but you lack the time to take care of all the many chores.
As mentioned above, vinegar is a good option, but you can also use salt or baking soda to help dislodge that sticky grime. After that, use soap and water to rinse it off.
You have to be careful with plastic surfaces when using a strong grease-cutting cleaner because it may harm the plastic. It’s best to use something plastic (like a plastic butter knife) to scrape off most of the grease first and then use a small amount of dishwashing liquid to clean.
Yes, lemon juice is another possible degreasing option, and you can even mix it with vinegar for added effect.
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