How to Clean Calcium Deposits From a Fridge Tray

If you've noticed white, flaky residue beginning to accumulate on one or more trays inside your refrigerator, you may be dealing with calcium deposits. These deposits come from minerals in hard tap water. The secret to getting rid of calcium deposits is to use an acid-based cleaning product that will dissolve the minerals. One of the most gentle, most effective, and least expensive acid-based cleaners is white vinegar.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Cloths
• Liquid dish soap

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove all items from the tray.

   • 2

     Slide the tray out of the refrigerator.

   • 3

     Spray undiluted white vinegar onto the tray, and let it soak for about 20 minutes. The acid in the vinegar will dissolve the calcium deposits.

   • 4

     Wet a sponge, and add a drop or two of liquid dish soap. Clean the tray with the sponge.

   • 5

     Rinse the tray, and dry it before you return it to the fridge.