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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUsing salt to defrost the freezer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This isn’t as popular a technique, but it certainly works for defrosting freezers. It simply consists of using the famous condiment that is salt to maintain the inside of your device. And no wonder, the simple act of sprinkling the ingredient on the different frosted areas is capable of melting them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before proceeding with the technique, make sure to turn off the device first and once you have spread salt or even coarse salt on the areas to be treated, let the seasoning act for at least 15 minutes. <\/strong>This time will vary depending on your type of freezer. Finally, you’ll definitely need a plastic or wooden spatula to scrape off the ice. The salt should make it much easier to remove excess frost. All you have to do is use a clean cloth to dry the walls before plugging the appliance back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Defrosting the freezer doesn’t have to be a daunting task, and fortunately, there is more than one defrosting method to help you with this. Here’s a list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most effective and practical tips is to make your own de-icing product using a key product: white vinegar. Pour equal parts with rubbing alcohol and water into a spray bottle<\/strong> and spray the solution on the ice blocks and walls. Then wipe with a clean cloth as soon as you notice the frost starting to melt. Thus, it completely gets rid of frost and disinfects the device at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The above solution is partially effective thanks to isopropyl alcohol. You can use it without resorting to white vinegar if the frost in your freezer seems less consistent. To remove, mix 1\/3 water and 2\/3 isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and<\/strong> then spread the liquid over the problem areas. Let sit for a few minutes and then wipe with a sponge and then wipe with a cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also take advantage of the action of steam to easily defrost your appliance. To do this, boil 3 liters of water in a saucepan and then place it in the freezer on a trivet. Then leave it on for a quarter of an hour after closing the door so that the steam melts the ice.<\/strong> Once melted, soak the water with a sponge and cloth and you’ll finally enjoy a spotless freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Salt, vinegar, boiling water or isopropyl alcohol are defrosting techniques that will get you out of a tight spot in no time. Take note!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Like all everyday appliances, the freezer deserves regular maintenance to keep it working optimally. And for good reason, a freezer that contains frost may be less efficient and consume more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23247,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Le-Sel-2.jpg\")
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Use white vinegar to defrost the freezer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Defrost the freezer with isopropyl alcohol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Boiling Pot Method for Defrosting the Freezer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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