Good to Know: Give Harsh Cleaners the Cold Shoulder

Cleaning the refrigerator isn’t anyone’s favorite job. To make the chore a little easier on you—and the environment—try our natural cleanser recipe and eco-conscious tips.

1. To conserve power while cleaning, turn the refrigerator off or the temperature all the way up.

2. Fill a spray bottle with No-Rinse Green Clean (recipe below).

3. Working from the top of the fridge to the bottom, remove all the food from one shelf at a time. Discard items that are spoiled or past their expiration dates. Wipe down the rest of the food containers using No-Rinse Green Clean and a clean cloth.

4. Remove the refrigerator shelf unit and wash in a sink filled with hot water and a few tablespoons of castile soap or dish soap and a cup of white distilled vinegar. Rinse and set aside to dry.

5. While the shelf is out, spray the area inside of the fridge with No-Rinse Green Clean and wipe with a clean dry cloth.