{"id":15273,"date":"2024-08-12T21:46:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T18:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=15273"},"modified":"2024-08-12T21:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T18:46:56","slug":"how-to-unclog-your-refrigerator-drain-hole-and-stop-water-dripping-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=15273","title":{"rendered":"How to Unclog Your Refrigerator Drain Hole (And Stop Water Dripping Everywhere)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there\u2019s one thing that bugs me, it\u2019s when my refrigerator drain hole gets clogged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know what? The one down the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s always a piece of lettuce and other dirt stuck to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does this cause mold, but it also causes water to leak all over your refrigerator\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And out into the world if you don\u2019t do anything about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, Darty, the technician, explained to me how to unclog and clean your refrigerator drain hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s super easy with this simple tutorial. Watch this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to do it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unplug your appliance from the power outlet.<br>Remove the shelf that\u2019s over the drain hole and the vegetable bin.<br>Use a sponge to dry the water under the vegetable drawer and in the drain.<br>Get a cotton ball.<br>Dip it in white vinegar.<br>First, run it around the opening.<br>Then insert it deep into the hole and move it back and forth.<br>Pour in some hot water to remove the dirt.<br>Reinstall the shelf and crisper drawer and reconnect the refrigerator.<br>Result<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you have easily unblocked the refrigerator drain hole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick, practical and effective, isn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No more water flowing due to the clogged drain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a very simple trick. You just have to think about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unblocking the refrigerator drain is really simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it helps to empty the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the water flows normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No more flooding under the drawer and no more mold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And have you noticed? This way you will also eliminate bad smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What object should you use to clean the refrigerator drain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to unblock the refrigerator drain is to use a special tool called Spargetti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find it here and it works for the freezer too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as we just saw, you can also use a simple cotton swab if you don&#8217;t have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it also works with a plastic straw, a small bottle brush, a flexible steel wire or a self-locking cable tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to avoid clogging it?<br>It is best to avoid clogging the famous hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this, simply do not store any food in the back of the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, lettuce, carrots or other vegetables should not touch the back wall of the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This keeps dirt and plants out of the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incidentally, this is also why some shelves have a small lip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This eliminates the temptation to shove groceries all the way to the back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also remember to clean your refrigerator regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a great way to get rid of all the dirt that has gotten lost in the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is best to do a big clean every three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why does it work?<br>White vinegar cleans and disinfects the edges of the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also removes traces of mold that have developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soft rod can be used to remove trapped dirt from the hole. It serves as a drain cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the water poured will help flush them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opening provides access to the drain tank above the refrigerator compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is therefore important that it is well constipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otherwise the water will collect and drip onto the kitchen floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warning: do not use bleach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you should know that this trick works for all brands of refrigerators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bosch, Whirlpool, Samsung, Liebherr, but also for American refrigerators or built-in refrigerators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that bugs me, it\u2019s when my refrigerator drain hole gets clogged. You know what? The one down the back. 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