Read more in the brochure “Clean and Tidy—How to Take Care of Your Apartment.” Here, we’ve compiled clear advice on how to best care for different parts of your home, such as floors, the range hood, the stove, and other surfaces used daily. In the brochure, you’ll also find information about electrical safety and what you need to know if you want to make your own changes to the apartment. The goal is to make it easy for you to keep your apartment in good condition—both for your own comfort and to prevent unnecessary wear and tear over time.
How to Care for Your Appliances
Taking care of your appliances is economical, environmentally friendly, and responsible. They last longer, work better, and need to be replaced less often. But it’s not always clear how and to what extent you should care for them. Here are a few tips on how to care for your refrigerator and freezer.
Refrigerator
A dirty refrigerator smells bad, but there's also a risk that it will start to leak.
Here's how to clean your refrigerator:
- Empty and turn off the refrigerator.
- Remove the shelves and drawers and wash them with warm water and dish soap.
- Wash the rubber seal around the door.
- Clean the drain hole at the bottom of the refrigerator with a cotton swab.
Freezer
If you find that the freezer door is hard to close, it may be because frost is getting in the way. In that case, you’ll need to defrost the freezer. A defrosted freezer also uses less electricity and has an easier time keeping your food cold.
Here's how to defrost your freezer:
- Empty and turn off the freezer
- Protect the floor with towels and collect the meltwater in a bucket.
- Let the ice thaw on its own—do not use any sharp objects.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and place it on a saucepan mat in the freezer to help the ice melt faster.
- Wipe down the freezer after the ice has melted.
- Turn on the freezer, put the bins back in, and put your items back inside.