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Friday Fun…When’s the Last Time???

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Friday Fun…When’s the Last Time???

 

Thanksgiving is around the corner and preparations are in order. Today is Clean Your Refrigerator Day, created for those needing to make room in their fridge for all of the turkey day goodies. 

 

So let me ask you…do you regularly clean out your fridge or wait until you can’t take it anymore???

 

 

I toss things as needed and always edit what I have the day before the garbage is picked up.

 

But what about REALLY cleaning your fridge???

 

If you’re a novice to this you can find what you need to know here

~Suffice it to say that it’s best to remove everything so that you can thoroughly clean all of the shelves and drawers, and don't forget the coils!

~The experts go by the 2 hour rule of thumb for food being left out of the fridge. However, we grab a large cooler and place questionable items in it while cleaning. 

~Soap and water, baking soda and vinegar are safe to use and most of us always have them on hand!

 

I’m going to be tossing some of those used- it- once- condiments that made their way into the fridge. 

 

On the flip side, we have a good friend who loves to cook and experiment. So much so that he has a small fridge just to house his condiments!!!

 

Another friend has never enjoyed cooking so she and her husband eat out most of the time. Her fridge has fruit and the things necessary for a snack, such as cheese, crackers, olives, etc. 

 

 

So for some Friday Fun…how often do you clean your fridge???

 

Which one is yours???

 

 

What item in your fridge do you have that you’ve never used or used only once??? Is it time to toss is???

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I keep my fridge cleaned out virtually all the time. I hate a messy fridge. Probably to many people my fridge looks empty. 

Nov 15, 2024 05:04 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker I would have expected nothing less!!!  I'm the same way unless I'm having company or cooking a big family dinner. Then it's packed. 

Nov 15, 2024 12:48 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
I plead the Fifth on this subject. 😂

I always clean it out before I take a trip, so that's pretty often. And, I wipe it down as needed.

Nov 15, 2024 05:22 AM
Carol Williams

Ditto, Kathy Streib 
Those all fit in the door shelves.

Nov 15, 2024 05:09 PM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams No pleading the Fifth necessary!!!  What takes up most of the room for me are the condiments. 

Nov 15, 2024 12:49 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Since it is just me and I don't like a messy refrigerator it's easy to keep it clean. I just got a new one and love it. It has a middle drawer which I really like!

Nov 15, 2024 05:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX my sister-in-law and niece just bought the one with the middle drawer!!! They love it. Oh yes...Mini-me took over and organized her grandmother's. 

Nov 15, 2024 12:50 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - I recently heard of a phenomenon called "refrigerator staging".  I guess it's to ensure your fridge is snap-worthy.  I don't go that far but it is smart in my opinion to make sure you can easily find stuff.  

Nov 15, 2024 05:55 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs hmmm- I'd never thought of refrigerator staging. I do recommend "staging their disposal by running baking soda and vinegar down the drain. 

Nov 15, 2024 12:51 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Central CT Real Estate Broker

I can always tell when my wife cleans it as I can't find what I'm looking for.

Nov 15, 2024 08:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 that's funny!!! We have a friend who was always rearranging her kitchen including the cabinets and drawers. We called it MSA for Moving S___ Around. 

Nov 15, 2024 12:52 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Kathy, I keep my refri pretty clean and do the shelfs every two month but need to work on the two freeers.

 

Nov 15, 2024 09:36 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm I lost my fitbit a few years ago and believe it or not, it was in my bottom freezer. 

Nov 15, 2024 12:53 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Ugh...I really do need to clean out the Frig. It is approaching the point of awful.

Nov 15, 2024 10:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty now's a good time to start!!! You'll make more room for veggies and adult beverages!!!

Nov 15, 2024 01:08 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  I have to laugh cleaning my fridge is not something I consider Fun! Like anything I have to Clean. There should be a button like on the dishwasher you press and put soap in and it cleans. That is my Humble opinion 

Nov 15, 2024 11:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Oh Hannah Williams I don't mind cleaning the fridge but I hate dusting!!!  Isn't that funny we all have certain chores we don"t like!!!  Are you ready for Black Friday shopping???

Nov 15, 2024 01:11 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Chef Dolores keeps our refrigerator updated. I do need to change the filter for the ice maker.

Nov 15, 2024 11:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley same here! I have to put it on my calendar or I'd never think about doing it. 

Nov 15, 2024 01:17 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I need to move the cleaning of my refrigerator to today's task.  I had it on my list for tomorrow!😊

Nov 15, 2024 01:01 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, I prefer my refrigerator spotless and can’t stand it being messy!

Nov 15, 2024 01:04 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Nov 15, 2024 01:11 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy keeping our refrigerator clean of things that are expired is not a problem.  We usually use up things in the refrigerator pretty quickly.  However, things in our pantry is a whole different story.   😆 

Nov 15, 2024 01:52 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  tonight's dinner was a combination of leftovers in the Fridge and the Freezer, trying to clear the fridge, not ready to clean it yet:)Endre

Nov 15, 2024 10:27 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

My fridge could use a good cleaning since I haven't done it in a very long time, but it doesn't even seem dirty at all, so the lazy man in me is willing to let it be, haha.

Nov 16, 2024 03:55 PM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Central Florida!

I probably should wipe down the inside of it, but we empty it out regularly. 

Nov 18, 2024 12:41 PM