Cleaning Mold From Refrigerator Gaskets

Mold and mildew in your refrigerator gasket can be unsightly and you should remove it to keep your refrigerator completely clean.

Cleaning mold from refrigerator gaskets.

If you need to clean or remove mildew or mold from the interior or gasket of your refrigerator freezer or standalone icemaker wipe with a mixture of 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. I would leave the door open long enough to let the gasket dry thoroughly. This both cleans the gasket and neutralizes odors. By cleaning your gaskets you are making it easier for them to remain sealed meaning your refrigerator cools more efficiently.

Rinse the gasket thoroughly and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Gently wipe gasket using a microfiber cloth and toothbrush to dip in your solution gently wipe down the gaskets. If mold is on the refrigerator gasket stop it before it becomes a major problem with a few basic cleaning solutions. A safe and effective cleaning solution is to mix 1 quart of warm water with 1 tablespoon of baking soda to clean deodorize and sanitize the gaskets.

Instead of ruining the gasket by cleaning fridge door seals with bleach use hydrogen peroxide or vinegar which are both safer and kill mold. Step 1 mix one part chlorine bleach and one part warm water in the bucket. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry. Use a toothbrush to reach under the gasket and scrub out all the mold that s growing deep in the grooves.

Mold on the refrigerator gaskets can grow quickly and undetected. Vinegar can also be used to clean mildew stains but may not be as effective as the methods above. Vinegar makes a great protective barrier against future mold growth. Rub white vinegar on the walls and gaskets of your fridge to ward off future attacks of mildew.

Put full strength hydrogen peroxide or vinegar in a spray bottle spray the gasket then wipe off all the mold with a clean cloth.