MadSci Network: Microbiology |
If there is visible mold (with accompanying odor) throughout the refrigerator.....buy a new refrigerator. If the mold was on food surfaces only or minimally present....open the door and wipe out the entire refrigerator with a soap/water solution as you would to clean it. Then allow the unit to DRY COMPLETELY (may take 2-3 days); molds have a difficult time growing in a dry environment. I personally do not recommend disinfectant solutions as it is too easy to mix them incorrectly and create more of a problem than a solution (pun intended). Good luck!
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