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New Delhi: In the scorching summer season, it becomes our compulsion to increase the temperature of the refrigerator to prevent food items from getting spoiled. But its worst effect is on the freezer. As soon as the temperature of the fridge is set, ice starts accumulating in the freezer so fast that within a few days it starts looking like ‘Siachen Glacier’. The result is that due to the thick layer of ice, neither the ice tray can move from its place nor is there any space left in the freezer to keep any other item.

hacking going viral

To deal with this problem, when we defrost the fridge, water starts flowing all over the kitchen floor, which is a separate headache to clean. If you too are troubled by this hassle every summer, then now you do not need to worry. These days, a very effective ‘oil hack’ is going viral on social media and home remedies, which will not allow ice to stick to the walls of the freezer. Let us know how this trick works and what is the right way to use it.

How does the freezer ‘oil hack’ work?

The science behind this hack is very simple. Water and oil never mix, and oil causes lubrication on any surface. When we create a thin coating or layer of oil on the dry walls of the freezer, the moisture or water droplets present in the air are unable to stick to the walls. They slip from the smooth surface and fall straight down. Because of this, a thick and hard layer of ice is not able to accumulate there.

Step-by-step method to use the hack

To try this hack, first defrost your fridge once so that all the ice already frozen melts. After the freezer is empty, wipe its walls thoroughly with a clean and dry cotton cloth. Keep in mind that there should be no moisture or water drops left inside the freezer.

which oil to use

Now take a small cloth or cotton. Dip it lightly in any oil present in your house like mustard oil, refined oil or coconut oil. Rub this oiled cloth thoroughly on the inner walls and base of the freezer. You just want to create a very thin and smooth layer of oil, do not drench the freezer with oil.

Big benefits of trying this hack

After following this home remedy, the rate of freezing of ice in your freezer will reduce by 80%. The funniest thing is that even after this, if a little snow accumulates, it will not be able to hold the walls tightly due to the oil slick underneath. You will be able to easily pull out the entire ice cube or ice tray with just a gentle movement of your hand without pressing the defrost button. So this summer, increase the temperature of your fridge without any fear and always keep your freezer clean and space-free with this easy kitchen hack.