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Every food business depends on the refrigeration appliances. It is very important to keep the commercial refrigerators clean if you want to maintain your refrigerators. Maintaining the refrigerators is the best way of getting the best performance. Keeping the fridges lean not only contributes to the quality of the products but it also ensures that the fridges are working properly. If the refrigerators do not work properly there could be a lot of food wastage and cost you a lot of money so always keep the maintenance of the appliances you first priority. It is better to be safe than sorry. Keeping a healthy and clean refrigerator: The first step of keeping a clean refrigerator is keeping the mechanical parts clean. The internal parts of the refrigerators should be cleaned properly. Proper temperatures: Maintaining the proper temperatures is very important because if the temperature is not maintained it can lead to bad sanitation. Poor temperature can lead to the growth of microorganisms. These small creatures can spoil the food pretty quickly and it can lead to food wastage which can cost you a lot of money. Parts needing regular cleaning: There are certain parts of the refrigerator that should be cleaned on regular basis. These parts include the outside surfaces, the doors, gasket seals, internal portion which includes shelving, walls, mechanical components, fan blades, vents, motors, honeycombs etc. External portion of refrigerators: You should always use mild soap and water to clean the external portion of the commercial refrigeration. The external portion should be cleaned on weekly basis. If you can see the build-up of dirt on the external portion then you should clean it right away. You should never use strong chemicals to clean the refrigerator because they can damage the surface and also produce bad odors which can spoil the food. Internal portion if the refrigerators: The internal portion of the refrigerators is much more sensitive and you need to be more careful with cleaning them. Here is a list of some parts that are present in the internal portion and some methods that can be used to clean these parts. Condenser coils: It is probably the most sensitive part of the refrigerators. These coils are present in different locations in different appliance. The coils should be cleaned at least once a month. It will keep it free of lint, dust and dirt. The coils should be cleaned with a brush or a vacuum should be used. The appliance should be unplugged before cleaning it. Motor and the fan blades: These parts should also be cleaned monthly. These parts should be cleaned with a soft cloth and if you have to wash the blades you should cover the blades with a dry cloth so that the moisture does not damage the blades. Only mild detergents and water should be used. Return vents and honeycombs: For an efficient refrigerator it is important that the air flow is unhindered and these parts are responsible for the airflow and they should be cleaned while keeping the environmental conditions in mind. Before cleaning the vents you should make sure that the drain is not clogged and always remember to clean it with mild detergent and water. Shelves, doors and walls: These parts should be cleaned at least once a month and more than once if conditions require. They should also be cleaned with water and mild detergent and then dry it with a soft cloth. It will not damage the door gaskets and the seals ensuring the efficiency of the refrigerators.
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