How to Remove Built‐Up Frost from Your Freezer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove all items that will perish when warm

   and place them into a cooler or several coolers.
   
   Or, if you have another cooling device such as a second fridge or freezer, move your food items there for the duration of this process.
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   Step 2: such as dairy products

   , You should be able to find decent bottles at a dollar store. , You may want to have a handy supply of towels to mop up the mess that will result.
   
   Or, if plausible, take the fridge outside so that the water can just be dumped out. ,,,
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   Step 3: uncooked meats

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   Step 4: Unplug your fridge.

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   Step 5: Fill up clean spray bottles with water above 100F.

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   Step 6: Spray the ice and frost that has built up in the fridge and freezer with the hot water.

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   Step 7: Make sure the freezer is completely dry so that your hard work is not wasted.

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   Step 8: Dry off food packages as necessary when placing them back into the fridge/freezer to prevent excess water.

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   Step 9: Plug the fridge/freezer back in.

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