How Safe Is Your Fridge By: Rebecca Crompton

Kitchens can be a hazardous place and when it comes to safety nothing should be left to chance. There are several things which you can do and features which are available to ensure that you and your family remain safe in the kitchen and when it comes to the hardest working appliance in the home you want to make sure it is safe and efficient. There are many things which contribute to making the refrigerator a safe appliance and your kitchen a safer place.

We have to ensure that our fridges are hygienic, which is why some models will contain an antibacterial coating. This brilliant coating helps to eliminate any cross contamination and also stops bacteria from growing inside the refrigerator. Of course you will still need to clean the fridge as normal, but an antibacterial coating can make your fridge a much more hygienic environment.

Safety glass shelves should also be considered by the safety conscious. We all have clumsy moments and dropping something in the fridge can be incredibly dangerous. There is nothing worse then glass on the kitchen floor, it can be a nightmare ensuring it all has been gathered up. A safety glass shelf will not shatter if it is broken eliminating the risk of pieces of glass if there is an accident.

As well as handy features there are additional things which you can do to ensure your fridge is a safe place. Storing foods correctly is something which is simple to do and will make sure you get the most from it. Uncooked meats and poultry should always be stored on the lowest shelf, this prevents any dripping onto other food items. Dairy items such as cheese and eggs should be stored on the top shelf as these items do not drip and will benefit from being stored on a higher shelf.

Also, check the temperature on the fridge. Between 2 and 5° is the ideal temperature for your refrigerator to perform efficiently and keep your foods at the correct temperature. Always make sure that you cover foods correctly, if you have any open cans move them into a container and seal it properly. This will remove the risk of spreading bacteria and make the foods in the fridge taste better and be more hygienic.

Cleaning the fridge is just as important as cleaning any other appliance. Smells and odours can often linger inside a fridge which is not only unhygienic but can be really unpleasant when you open it to get something out. Not only this but regular cleaning will reduce the amount of bacteria inside the fridge and make the fridge a safer place for you to store your food.

When buying a new fridge you should always be on the lookout for safety features, but remember that there are things which you can do which will contribute to the overall safety of your appliance.


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