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Post by 60isolderthanithot on Nov 3, 2011 10:14:54 GMT -5
I am trying to clean a fridge that was left with food in it, rotting. (I didn't do it, I just evicted the guys who did.) I used a soapy bleachy water and a lot of the mold smell went away quickly. I propped it open so it could air out overnight. I want to go back there today and continue cleaning. The fridge is rather new, is cleaning up very well - but there are some stubborn yellowish-brown stains here and there. It looks like rust but how can plastic rust?
Is there a way to get the white back on those plastic bits? I'm scared to use a really strong bleach solution - would that hurt the plastic? I'm using about a tablespoon of bleach in a couple gallons of water.
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Post by howardsgirlfriend on Nov 3, 2011 11:08:02 GMT -5
You could try using some white toothpaste and a nylon scrubber or a toothbrush. If thst doesn't work, a bleach pen would probably take care of it.
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Post by margaret56 on Nov 3, 2011 12:06:48 GMT -5
I don't know if chlorine bleach is a good idea I think it causes yellowing. Maybe a paste of baking soda or an oxygen bleach.
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Post by sunshineshouse on Nov 3, 2011 12:22:46 GMT -5
hi 60!
I've used Brillo or SOS pads on the rust in the refrigerator. Just wet the pad and lightly scrub as needed. Works great. I used Clorox bleach spray (forget the name of the actual product) and I also used some old vinegar I had lying around to work on the stained and sticky areas.
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Post by def6 on Nov 3, 2011 15:00:29 GMT -5
Hey 60,
I've had plastic to stain before...Magic Eraser might work on those stains but if it doesn't, you may have to put a paper towel saturated with bleach on the stain and let it sit. Good Luck with this.
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Post by casper on Nov 3, 2011 15:13:23 GMT -5
Whenever I get a stain or scuff marks from cans in my fridge
I make a paste of "BarKeeper's Friend" and water and gently work it over the area. This has always worked for me so far & didn't scratch the plastic.
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Post by Soon to Be a Cleanie on Nov 3, 2011 15:18:35 GMT -5
My first try would be baking soda since it is edible. I'd try that before going to chemicals.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 17:04:26 GMT -5
I was reading a website once, where they recommended whitening toothpaste for cleaning fridges, Seems it doesn't harm the plastic and rubber parts that bleach would. I have used it with good results'
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Post by momofgirls on Nov 3, 2011 19:52:08 GMT -5
I was reading a website once, where they recommended whitening toothpaste for cleaning fridges, Seems it doesn't harm the plastic and rubber parts that bleach would. I have used it with good results' I;ve heard that too - and make sure it is the paste, not the gel |
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Post by dairy2mama on Nov 3, 2011 22:59:21 GMT -5
A long time ago I used lemon juice and baking soda paste.
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Post by cricket on Nov 4, 2011 10:07:52 GMT -5
Hydrogen peroxide removes organic stains well.
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Post by fluffernut - now Jannie on Nov 9, 2011 8:47:23 GMT -5
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Or a paste of baking soda & water.
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