It’s frustrating to have any broken appliance, but a refrigerator that stops working might be the worst. Not only are you unable to keep your food fresh, but you’ll likely have to throw away all of ...

When was the last time you cleaned the refrigerator? Wiping up the occasional drip and opening a box of baking soda doesn't count. We're talking a full-throttle cleaning that disinfects, organizes and ...

Despite the fridge’s undeniable importance in keeping our food fresh, beverages perfectly chilled, and kitchens fully functional, many of us cut corners and take shortcuts when cleaning this appliance ...

"What's for dinner tonight, Mom?" "Well, we've got some salmonella, listeria, and a side of E.coli in a botulinum sauce. Yum!" All right, that's not the kind of dinner menu that'll earn any Michelin ...

Fridges are an essential part of modern life, and like all appliances that are designed to make life easier, they need some routine maintenance. One of the biggest parts of fridge maintenance is ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

Every time I clean my fridge, it seems to get dirty again practically overnight. I can spend all day wiping down the shelves, throwing out stinky leftovers, and removing moldy produce from the crisper ...

Key PointsA fridge's rubber seal keeps cold air in to help maintain foods at the proper temperature.Over time, the gasket can become dry and cracked, allowing hot air to enter the fridge.Gently clean ...