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Dear Cath - May 2016
Q. I am looking at what is the best way to clean and maintain my fridge and upright freezer seals. They really need a good clean and then what I need to do to keep them that way. I am sure someone out there will have the information thanks. Angelo
A. Fridge and freezer seals are easy to look after, but the secret to success is regular cleaning. Wipe them over with a damp cloth every week when you clean the fridge. Use a pastry brush to get into the folds. I don't know how, but they seem to attract crumbs and bits of food and these can stop the seals from actually working properly.
Once you've wiped them over make sure they are actually sealing. If they're not a simple fix is to wipe them over with petroleum jelly. Use a clean cloth to wipe a blob of petroleum jelly over the seals, rubbing it in. It will keep them soft and supple. If they're still not sealing, check the hinges on the doors. If the hinges aren't aligned properly or are cracked then the door won't be closing properly, even if it looks like it is, and then of course the seal won't seal.
A. Fridge and freezer seals are easy to look after, but the secret to success is regular cleaning. Wipe them over with a damp cloth every week when you clean the fridge. Use a pastry brush to get into the folds. I don't know how, but they seem to attract crumbs and bits of food and these can stop the seals from actually working properly.
Once you've wiped them over make sure they are actually sealing. If they're not a simple fix is to wipe them over with petroleum jelly. Use a clean cloth to wipe a blob of petroleum jelly over the seals, rubbing it in. It will keep them soft and supple. If they're still not sealing, check the hinges on the doors. If the hinges aren't aligned properly or are cracked then the door won't be closing properly, even if it looks like it is, and then of course the seal won't seal.