Speed-Clean Your Refrigerator Checklist

Unplug the refrigerator. Slide a coil brush underneath the unit's kick plate (the rectangular panel just above the floor) to remove dust.

Empty the contents. Toss anything past its prime into a trash bag. Recycle glass and plastic containers.

Remove the drawers and place them in the sink. Scrub the drawers with a sponge, warm water, and liquid dish soap. Leave them out to air-dry.

Douse the interior with a multisurface spray. Wipe down the walls, then each shelf. (Don't forget the shelf seams and the rubber door seal.) Use an old toothbrush and a spritz of cleaner to dislodge grime from crevices.

Plug in the refrigerator. Return the drawers. Put the food back in, wiping down jars and bottles.

Attach the baking-soda pod's suction cups to an interior wall.

Clean the exterior. For enameled steel: Use a multisurface solution and paper towels. For stainless steel: Dampen a microfiber cloth with distilled white vinegar and rub in the direction of the grain. All done!