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Post by Serendipity on Jul 14, 2015 1:17:59 GMT -5
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Post by thedreadedknock on Jul 14, 2015 7:12:34 GMT -5
I'll give this challenge a go. I don't have a good track record with them. My fridge definitely needs it though. Yuck.
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Post by Jannie on Jul 14, 2015 7:17:06 GMT -5
Today I am NOT cleaning my fridge. What I will do is look on every shelf, throw out anything that's open, partly used or expired. But not the condiments- pickles and ketchup will stay.
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Post by snailspace on Jul 14, 2015 7:47:53 GMT -5
Missed the garbage truck this morning, but it's OK, got the two bags out from yesterday and will just aim for the next pickup.
Last night and this morning's accomplishments-
tossed: more expired or past their prime frozen items - going on an 'if in doubt, throw it out' amnesty policy this time, will try to come up with a better system going forward
wiped down with spray: lowest freezer level two freezer door shelves upper right flat tray of fridge door
the plan: tossed everything to wire shelf of freezer, going forward, new items to go on lower level check dates on unopened bags, toss opened ones
questions I have to ponder: *need some kind of container for the lunchmeat so it doesn't keep migrating around,I've tried a bunch and they just get in the way so maybe try a different shape, like tall and vertical instead of horizontal? look around cupboards, think outside box *stock keeps changing, I need to figure out which items are always on hand and give them a permanent spot *I have plastic letter trays in the freezer for ice cube trays but it keeps listing on the wire, maybe I could put the trays in the fridge, use the top shelf of freezer for ice cube trays, keep frozen veg on lower level in plastic tray with green handle *reminder that I can move the shelves if needed. *reminder to take a pic to look at while making decisions
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Post by ohblondie on Jul 14, 2015 8:02:09 GMT -5
My two fridge drawers broke years ago - so I just use the bottom as a big open shelf. Makes it easier to clean!
I keep it lined with paper towels to soak up any mess.
Tonight I am back on this as there are several anonymous brown bags with "take out" or "doggy bag" type left overs that are crowding out the good stuff.
I did toss an open bag of nice salad greens that had started to liquefy.....ugh. they made a nice salad...in their prime...
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Post by joyinvirginia on Jul 14, 2015 8:46:41 GMT -5
Thanks for starting the thread side step! I have cleaned the three storage drawers in my fridge so far, and threw out a bunch of those little catsup and soy sauce packets. Who knows how old those things are?!?!
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Post by snailspace on Jul 14, 2015 13:34:05 GMT -5
HELP! I just found a carton of eggs in the back of the second shelf dated MARCH. Trash truck just came this morning. Do I throw them out and leave them in the summer heat for three days and maybe ruin the garbage can or leave them in the fridge for three days and hope they don't turn, because it would be much worse to ruin the fridge than the garbage can. Would sealing them in a plastic bag and leaving them in the fridge til Friday be adequate? Or seal them in a bag and throw them out? Several bags? (editing to add, it's a six-egg carton but I don't know how many are in there)
All I can think of is that scene in Charlotte's Web where Templeton stashes the egg under the trough and it goes rancid!
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Post by Arid on Jul 14, 2015 13:59:42 GMT -5
snailspace: Some folks say that if an egg sinks in water, it still is fine to use. If it floats in the water, it should be thrown away.
I've used eggs L-O-N-G past their so-called expiration date, but I have to admit that eggs from March might be "pushing it!"
Oh,--in answer to your question: I'd keep them in the refrigerator until your next trash day. Sure; put them in a plastic bag just to be "sure" that they don't create a mess for you. However, make sure that having them in the bag doesn't keep you from "seeing" them!
Arid
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Post by Emma on Jul 14, 2015 14:05:53 GMT -5
I hadn't intended to clean the fridge today, but found it was fairly empty, due to today being a food prep day. (I usually only clean when I defrost, so as not to have the door open too much when the fridge is turned on.) Cleaning the fridge while the kitchen is hot, means an extra defrosting day.
Had been avoiding cleaning in the crevice where the glass shelf fits in. Took advantage of the space today, and my tiny fridge is clean. It took a bit, but it's finished. Not sterile, laboratory clean, but clean enough for me to live with.
I pronounced "Amnesty." over two jars, the contents of which I had not used for, mmmm, a long time. They are now in the trash going out tomorrow.
My tiny fridge is smiling, and the food from today's cooking will have plenty of room for lovely cold air to keep it. :)
Best wishes to you all for victories with your refrigerators! :)
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Post by CaringFriend on Jul 14, 2015 14:51:00 GMT -5
Just like Unswamping, I was just ready to work on the fridge. I had been doing other things and decided to take a 5 minute rest, sat down here, and saw this fridge challenge! Wow! Timing! Off I go.
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Post by SheCanAndWill on Jul 14, 2015 15:39:54 GMT -5
Wow! Go, go, go! Great job on the fridge, everyone! snailspace I've used really old eggs too, and would try the float/sink test before pitching them. If they're bad I'd leave them in the fridge as-is, without bothering to bag them, until trash day. If you're airconditioning, and needing the fridge space they'd probably be ok on your counter until trash day as well, but no - I wouldn't put them out in the hot garbage can for 3 days unless I really, REALLY had to. Well...we're supposed to do a big grocery shop tomorrow...if DH can find (or ANY of us can find) his wallet. So...I'll try to tackle it today, maybe 8 min. at a time. ETA: I bet DS9 would love to help me. He did the last clean-out while DH was in the kitchen offering a bit of direction.
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Post by CaringFriend on Jul 14, 2015 21:36:08 GMT -5
Completed: 2 top shelves 2 middle shelves space beneath the 2 crispers 1 crisper 3 shelves in door Didn't take long, maybe 15 minutes, but didn't have time to finish. Have appointments tomorrow, but I will do whatever I can in the fridge. To do:1 crisper remaining shelves in door freezer exterior
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Post by sue5000 on Jul 14, 2015 22:29:51 GMT -5
I clean out my fridge once a week on the morning of my trash pick up. The evening before, I gather trash from bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen and dump it all into the trash bag in the garage.
In the morning, all I have to do is look in the fridge for anything I want to toss, add it to the garage trash, and take that bag out to the curb.
Then the empty kitchen bag goes into the garage trash container. And a fresh bag in the kitchen.
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Post by SheCanAndWill on Jul 14, 2015 23:25:35 GMT -5
I clean out my fridge once a week on the morning of my trash pick up. The evening before, I gather trash from bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen and dump it all into the trash bag in the garage. In the morning, all I have to do is look in the fridge for anything I want to toss, add it to the garage trash, and take that bag out to the curb. Then the empty kitchen bag goes into the garage trash container. And a fresh bag in the kitchen. That's great! And, that sounds like maintenance to me!
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Post by sidestep on Jul 15, 2015 5:18:46 GMT -5
mynicehome, it doesn't have to be done in one full swoop! 5-10 spare minutes here & there whenever you can spare can get you there over the upcoming days. That's how I'm approaching it! ~~~~~ Unswamping, congrats on getting those old veggies & leftovers out of there! ~~~~~ Serendipity, getting that past-its-prime watermelon out of there! ~~~~ thedreadedknock, on your fridge challenge! Thanks everyone for participating!
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