HG Fridge Freezer De-Icer Spray, Freezer Defrosting Spray & Cleaner to Remove Ice Fast, Easy to Use De-Icing Deep Freeze & Refrigerator Spray by Professional HG Cleaning Products – 500ml (539050106 )

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When learning how to defrost a freezer, don’t pour hot water onto the ice. This could damage the freezer and the water could actually end up freezing over the ice, making the problem worse. Defrosting a freezer with a hairdryer Wipe the the lowest point of the ice with a warm cloth. Melting the lowest ice first will increase the speed the rest of the ice melts

GHI Tip: Cleaning the freezer on a cold day is easier, as the food that you've taken out will stay cold for longer. A better choice is to use a rubber spatula or even an ice scraper from the car, but even this must be done with care and is best used alongside another method that will loosen the ice first. Use Boiling Water to Defrost a Freezer Use a blunt instrument, like a spatula. Never use a knife or other sharp implement to scrape at the ice. Direct the spatula parallel to the wall of the freezer rather than stabbing at the ice with it. Defrosting a freezer with hot water If you are willing to risk the potentially dangerous mix of water and electrical appliances, there are a couple of options, but you must keep the appliance and its cable and plug away from the melting ice.You also need to keep the hairdryer itself outside of the freezer and don’t allow the melting ice to drip onto the hairdryer. Is There a De-Icer for Freezers? Make sure you have a can of de-icer available, and that it's at least a quarter full. Spray it on the windows and front and rear screens. Start at the top, allowing gravity to help out – the de-icing liquid will dribble down the glass, melting the ice as it goes. You'll need to use a scraper as well, as de-icer rarely does the whole job. After use, you will need to dry the inside of the freezer thoroughly, but there is no need to rinse or wash the freezer. Related FAQs

The safest way to defrost a freezer is to turn it off and wait for the ice to defrost naturally. If you really can’t wait that long, you can use a hairdryer or another method, but do take care! So, if your frozen food defrosts while you’re defrosting the freezer, you’re either going to have to cook it before you re-freeze it, or eat it almost straightaway. The Food Standards Agency advises that defrosted food can be stored in the fridge for up to two days before it needs to be cooked or thrown away.DO NOT use a knife, as this might damage the freezer walls and you could injure yourself if the knife slips. Never pour hot water into an ice-covered freezer compartment, as this could cause damage to the unit and the risk of scolding is high. You can start by following our tips in this article and learning how to defrost a freezer. However, the process will be a lot easier if you prevent buildup in the first place. For instance, you should avoid leaving the freezer open for a long time. When you’re not accessing it, keep it closed. Moreover, make sure that the door closes completely.