This all-natural cleaning hack has been our go-to for more than 70 years.

In a 1959 article titled Fancy Free Housecleaning, our editors shared the best way todeep clean your refrigerator.

And, spoiler alertits still the best way to do it!

hand scrubbing refrigerator

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Why Clean with Baking Soda?

Baking sodais a fantastic all-natural cleaning agent.

Plus,baking sodaabsorbs smells andtackles odors, making it the perfect cleaner to tackle your fridge with.