If cleaning the fridge is your most hated chore, now it doesn’t have to be.

Between mulling over expired condiments and wiping down remnants of old produce, cleaning out the refrigerator can be a lengthy and dreaded chore.

But when it comes down to it, all that stands between you and a cleaner refrigerator is 15 minutes.

Cleaning and organising expert Donna Smallin Kuper shows how this dreaded task can be accomplished with a minute-by-minute plan.

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“Before you open the door of the fridge, listen to me,” says Kuper. “There’s no way you’re going to clean every nook and cranny of the inside, so let’s agree to tackle the big stuff.”

So set the timer and go.

SCROLL THROUGH the gallery for each simple step…

In one minute: Fill a large mixing bowl with warm water and a squirt of dish-washing liquid.

While the bowl is filling, pull the rubbish bin next to the fridge.

Grab two microfiber cloths - one for washing, one for drying. Place the bowl on the counter and dip one cloth in soapy water, then wring it out.

In six minutes: Start at the top shelf and toss spoiled items into the rubbish bin. When in doubt, throw it out.

Once the shelf is clean, group like-items, placing larger ones in the back and smaller ones in front. Repeat for each shelf.

In five minutes: Pull out one veggie drawer. Place the good stuff on the counter and toss spoiled produce and veggie debris into the rubbish bin.

Wash the inside of the drawer with soapy water using a microfiber cloth. Rinse. Dry. Replace produce. Move to the next drawer, repeating the process.

In two minutes: Discard obvious past date items from the shelves on the door. Wipe down the shelf fronts, the rest of the inside of the door and the gasket.

In one minute: Close the door. Rinse and wring out your microfiber cloth. Wipe the front of the refrigerator, especially around the handle.

Rinse cloth again. Pour water down the sink and pop the bowl in the dishwasher.

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