I’m a cleaning expert – how to stop your fridge from stinking using a cheap kitchen staple

THE kitchen can be a daunting place to clean.

With all the food and germs lying around, we often don’t know where to begin.

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Chantel Mila, who goes by @mama_mila on TikTok, is a cleaning expert who said it is important to regularly tackle your fridge and kitchen sink—as these are places that collect grime quicker than you think.

She shared her top three tips to keep them fresh.

A CLEAN FRIDGE

The plastic shelves and drawers in your refrigerator are often marked with sticky residue and ugly stains.

To remove these unwanted blemishes and make it sparkle, you’ll need three ingredients:

Combine equal parts water and vinegar with 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract in a spray bottle, and then use this solution all along your fridge’s surface.

Wipe it down with a towel and you’re good to go.

MAKE THE SINK SHINE

Once you’ve gotten rid of all the dishes and leftover food that was piling in the sink, you’ll want to get the silver surface to shine.

Chantel recommends buffing baby oil with a towel onto the sink.

The product’s oily properties will make the glow last longer than regular dish soap.

GET RID OF SMELLS

Although your fridge may appear clean, there are sometimes lingering smells that you just can’t seem to shake.

To prevent this from happening, Chantel said to place used coffee grounds in a small bowl or cup and leave it in the fridge.

The nitrogen within coffee helps neutralize odors in the air quickly and safely.

Commenters were excited to try out the hacks:

“Vanilla extract is genius!! Thank you! I’ve been looking for a way to incorporate vanilla,” one person wrote.

“Great tips,” added another.

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