How to quickly remove ice from the refrigerator
Refrigerator freezing is a common trouble for many families. Thick ice not only takes up space, but also affects the cooling effect. How to quickly remove ice from the refrigerator? This article will combine hot topics and practical tips from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with efficient solutions.
1. Common causes of refrigerator freezing

| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Door seal aging | Decreased sealing allows external moisture to enter |
| Frequent opening and closing of doors | Temperature changes accelerate freezing |
| Temperature set too low | Thick ice is likely to form below -18℃ |
| Food is not sealed | Water evaporates to form frost |
2. Five ways to quickly remove ice
Based on the popular life skills videos on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms in the past 10 days:
| method | Operation steps | Time consuming |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water basin method | 1. Place a hot water basin after power outage 2. Close the refrigerator door for 10 minutes 3. Use a plastic shovel to remove ice | 15-20 minutes |
| Hair dryer method | 1. Use low-level hot air to blow the ice layer 2. Use absorbent towels | 10-15 minutes |
| salt water spray | 1. Watering bottle filled with salt water 2. Let it sit for 5 minutes after spraying | 8-10 minutes |
| Plastic wrap prevention | 1. Cover with plastic wrap after cleaning 2. Next time, just peel off the film and remove the ice. | preventive |
| Professional de-icing shovel | Buy a de-icing tool with channels | 5 minutes |
3. Precautions
1.Be sure to cut off the power supply: Avoid the risk of electric shock
2. Do not use sharp tools: they may damage the inner wall of the refrigerator.
3. Wipe dry after de-icing: to prevent secondary freezing
4. Check the door seal monthly: use A4 paper to test the sealing (there should be resistance when pulling out the paper)
4. Comparison of results measured by netizens
| method | Positive rating | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water basin method | 92% | Need to change water many times |
| Hair dryer method | 85% | Risk of local overheating |
| salt water spray | 78% | May leave salt stains |
5. Tips to prevent icing
1. Adjust the temperature to-15℃~-18℃Best
2. Place a dehumidification box (recent Taobao sales increased by 35%)
3. Check the drain holes every week to see if they are clogged
4. Cool hot food before placing it in the refrigerator
Through the above methods, most refrigerator freezing problems can be solved within 20 minutes. If the thickness of the ice layer exceeds 2cm, it is recommended to deal with it immediately to avoid affecting the cooling efficiency. Remember to bookmark this article and check it out next time you are de-icing!
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