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To ask does anyone else to do this?

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Statsquestion2 · 06/02/2026 19:28

When unpacking the shopping I clean out the fridge and wipe it all down too. I’ve never actually cleaned my fridge outside of this scenario but then as I do a full shop weekly there’s no need i suppose. Anyone else do this or do you just wait to notice it needs a clean?

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Createausername1970 · 06/02/2026 21:18

No, I don't clean my fridge every week.

If I notice something has spilt then I wipe it up and if I spot that, say for example, some grated cheese has escaped from the bag, or there are crumbs from the bread etc., then I get the hand-held portable hoover and hoover it up when I see it.

It gets a full-on clean, shelves out, drawers out etc., once every couple of months.

GreenIsTheColourOfMyHoliday · 06/02/2026 21:15

You clean your fridge?

Joking, it gets clean when it needs it

bellsbuss · 06/02/2026 21:12

I do it once a week before doing my big food shop

EchoedSilence · 06/02/2026 20:28

No. I don't do this.

Silverbirchleaf · 06/02/2026 20:28

Try to do it just before internet delivery arrives.

Didimum · 06/02/2026 20:27

Only when I notice it needs a clean. No idea how often that is.

TheeNotoriousPIG · 06/02/2026 19:59

I aspire to do that. Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen before my shopping arrives!

Ohnonononotagain · 06/02/2026 19:58

Oh my goodness haven't you made me feel guilty.!

Absolutely arbitrary cleaning of the fridge, and everywhere else, whenever I notice it needs it.

Having said that having just had my cataracts removed my improved vision means I'm noticing so much more as regards dust and grime I'll probably be giving the fridge a lot more attention, as well as everywhere else

Ateawholeboursininonego · 06/02/2026 19:48

Cleaners do it every fortnight

AgentPidge · 06/02/2026 19:37

I aim to do mine at the beginning of every month.

Rainbowdottie · 06/02/2026 19:33

I do it like you ,when I have my click and collect once a week. But only really because it’s convenient..I run my fridge right down during the week, by the time Saturday shopping day comes around, there’s barely a thing left in it.

justtheotheronemrswembley · 06/02/2026 19:30

I usually clean out the fridge first, check what's in there still, and then write a shopping list once I know what we need.

TiredofLDN · 06/02/2026 19:29

i wish I did it every time I do a big shop!
prob deep clean it once a month, or every other month. But yes, always when I do a big shop.