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Clean refrigerator shelves and drawers safely, without temperature shock

Move food safely, wash removable shelves and drawers with soapy water, and protect cold glass parts from sudden temperature changes.

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Prepare a cooler or clean temporary food bin, dish detergent, water, clean towels and optional gloves. Existing supplies usually suffice. Adapted from the CDC's refrigerator-cleaning guidance following a food recall. If a recalled food is involved, follow the specific recall disposal instructions. Never mix bleach with any other cleaning product; follow your refrigerator manual before unplugging or removing parts.

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Plan the area to clean and prepare a cooler or other cold holding space before taking food out. CDC advises not to leave food out of the refrigerator for more than two hours.
While moving food, check for spills, spoilage, recalls and potential contact contamination. Dispose of recalled foods according to the specific CDC/recall directions.
Remove shelves and drawers only if allowed by the manufacturer. Let cold glass shelves come toward room temperature before washing; sudden hot water can crack them.
Wash removed components with soapy water, rinse and dry. Wipe non-removable interior walls and door surfaces with soapy water, then with clean water.
Dry surfaces with clean towels and avoid leaving detergent residues near food. If sanitizing is needed after a recall, use CDC and manufacturer-approved instructions as a separate step.
Reinstall parts and return food promptly to refrigeration. Wash hands and all used cloths or tools, and clean food spills as soon as they occur in future.

US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionHow to Clean Your Refrigerator Because of a Food Recall ↗Official CDC article accessed through CDC mirror at portugues.cdc.gov 2026-10-25, updated 2025-11-24: food must not be out more than 2 hours, wash shelves with soapy water, cold glass should warm before hot-water washing, rinse and dry; disposal of recalled food and proper hand hygiene.US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionHow to Clean Your Refrigerator Because of a Food Recall ↗Actually accessed original full CDC text at portugues.cdc.gov; CDC official mirror of same English content, including detailed seven-step procedure.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Food into a refrigerator - 20111002.jpg ↗Opened original JPEG and saw interior shelves and door bins with food. File photographed by Bretwa; explicit CC0 1.0 dedication; image unmodified.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Official direct-hotlink technical policy read separately from CC0 photo terms.US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC: 리콜 식품이 있었던 냉장고 청소 7단계 ↗미국 CDC의 냉장고 선반·서랍 세척과 온도 차 주의 안내

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