How to clean the bottom vent of the refrigerator?

Lulals26
by Lulals26
How do you clean the bottom vent at the bottom of the refrigerator?
  16 answers
  • Amanda Amanda on Aug 30, 2017

    I would first use a mix of vinegar, and baking soda to make a paste. It will foam a little. Then scrub it on, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then I would try using a magic eraser to get what ever is left behind.

  • Kat16144063 Kat16144063 on Aug 30, 2017

    Most of them are just held in place with clips. See if yours is removable and wash in sink.

  • Jen O. Jen O. on Aug 30, 2017

    Is is removable? Either way, try a paste of vinegar & baking soda, I use it to clean my oven. You can get a good cleaning brush at the dollar store that you can toss once you are done scrubbing it. Non-toxic and works great. Is that just dirt or is some of that rust? If you can get it clean of all the dirt and that is rust, just use a brillo pad to get all the loose rust off, prime w/a Kilz primer spray & then spray w/whatever color you choose. Will take a little bit of elbow grease but you won't have to do it again for years. :)

  • Lulals26 Lulals26 on Aug 30, 2017

    Thank you !!!!

  • Lulals26 Lulals26 on Aug 30, 2017

    The heads are better than one, I never thought the vent was removable, you guys are smart and probl solving was so simple, to hard for my mind, Thanks!!

  • Ohiorn Ohiorn on Aug 30, 2017

    I am able to take mine off. I fill a sink with some Dawn and hot water. I let it soak for about an hour, scrub and rinse. I also spray with a multipurpose cleaner each time I spray the fridge.

  • Julie M. Julie M. on Aug 31, 2017

    I pop mine out of the bracket and put it in the top of the dishwasher.

  • Ash27483722 Ash27483722 on Aug 31, 2017

    Thank, I have scrubbed and scrubbed with other spray on cleaners with no relief, gonna try this


  • Millie Millie on Sep 01, 2017

    Mine was plastic, held on with clips and I just popped it off and soaked/cleaned it in a bucket

  • Wanda sinnema Wanda sinnema on Sep 01, 2017

    they all pop off for repairs, first few times it might be hard.. I remove mine and place it in the BATH TUB with 2-3 inches hot hot water and DAWN and a splash of ammonia. Let it soak while I clean the rest of the frig, swish it around a bit, take a brush to a few spots if needed.. I've also used the FOAMING BATHROOM CLEANERS sprayed on them and put in the empty bathtub, .. to help keep them clean,,, SPRAY WITH a BIT of PLEDGE and wipe.. dust doesn't stick as easy.. ANOTHER TIP.... BUY a brush ( got mine @ SEARS repair store/outlet) designed to bend around under the frig motor.. KEEP THAT area CLEAN and the grill will stay much cleaner much longer too.

  • Chris aka monkey Chris aka monkey on Sep 02, 2017

    mine does come off, but it is a pain i always think i am going to break it but i never have lol it always comes off the i just put it in the sink spray it with cleaner let it sit and then use hose sprayer to rinse easy peasy xx

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Sep 02, 2017

    Use a Mr. Clean Sponge and then use Windex to remove the residue. You may want to paint over any rust that remains.

  • Pat Westbrook Pat Westbrook on Sep 02, 2017

    Take it off and wash in sink with hot water and soap .

  • Pat Ruge Pat Ruge on Sep 06, 2017

    First remove the grill. I spray it heavily with a good cleaner which contains bleach - Clorox. Let it sit a few minutes. I have a steam cleaner, so I use that and it gets in all the nooks and crannies. But before I had that, I would use a scrub brush to go over as much of the surface as possible and finally rinse w/a very hot water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Deb K Deb K on Mar 12, 2023

    Hello, I hope this helps you out. If you can remove it then you can soak it in a bath tub. If not, you can wet it down with a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water, let it sit on the grill for about 5 minutes, re apply if it looks like it is drying. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe at the grime, repeat until it is clean.


  • Mogie Mogie on Mar 13, 2023

    I just remove mine and let is soak in the kitchen sink in some bleach and water. After about an hour take it out and rinse it off and replace.