The slime under your fridge salad drawer
How to clean fridge drawers
Empty the salad drawers, slide them out, let them warm to room temperature and wash them in warm soapy water. Wipe the runners and the fridge floor under the drawers, where leaked juice collects, dry everything and line the drawers with kitchen roll.
Food area: washing-up liquid, or a little bicarbonate of soda in warm water, one at a time, then rinse and dry. No bleach or strong sprays where food goes, and never mix cleaners. Let cold glass and plastic warm up before washing so they don't crack, and only put drawers in the dishwasher if the fridge manual says so.
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.
Part of: Printable weekly cleaning checklist · Kitchen deep clean in 30 minutes
Step by step
- Take the food out, bin anything slimy and keep the rest cold in a cool bag
- Slide the drawers fully out: most lift up at the front to unclip
- Let them warm to room temperature, then wash in warm water with washing-up liquid; never pour hot water on a cold glass shelf
- Wipe the runners and the fridge floor under the drawers, where leaked liquid collects and goes sticky
- Dry everything fully, refit the drawers and lay a sheet of kitchen roll in the bottom to catch drips
- Wipe the drawers every couple of weeks and check produce for anything going off
FAQ
How to clean fridge drawers?
Empty the salad drawers, slide them out, let them warm to room temperature and wash them in warm soapy water. Wipe the runners and the fridge floor under the drawers, where leaked juice collects, dry everything and line the drawers with kitchen roll.
What are the steps to clean fridge drawers?
1. Take the food out, bin anything slimy and keep the rest cold in a cool bag. 2. Slide the drawers fully out: most lift up at the front to unclip. 3. Let them warm to room temperature, then wash in warm water with washing-up liquid; never pour hot water on a cold glass shelf. 4. Wipe the runners and the fridge floor under the drawers, where leaked liquid collects and goes sticky. 5. Dry everything fully, refit the drawers and lay a sheet of kitchen roll in the bottom to catch drips. 6. Wipe the drawers every couple of weeks and check produce for anything going off.
Is it safe to clean fridge drawers at home?
Yes, with care. Food area: washing-up liquid, or a little bicarbonate of soda in warm water, one at a time, then rinse and dry. No bleach or strong sprays where food goes, and never mix cleaners. Let cold glass and plastic warm up before washing so they don't crack, and only put drawers in the dishwasher if the fridge manual says so. Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.