Don’t let clean-looking water trick you.
Your water and ice filter probably isn’t as clean as you think it is.
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No matter how clean your home is, there are certaincleaning projectsthat we all tend to overlook.
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One project that were tackling this weekend?
Changing the fridge’s water and ice filter.
Read on to find out how to maintain a clean filter and dispenser for fresh water and ice.
How Often Should You Clean Your Water and Ice Filter?
Dont be deceived by clean-looking water though.
Most contaminants are tasteless, so you wont be able to tell when your filter needs to be changed.
Luckily, cleaning your water and ice filter is not a weekly or even monthly project.
Most refrigerator brands recommend changing the water and ice filter once every 6 to 12 months.
The filter should be changed every six months, and the old filter can be discarded.
(Be sure to discard the first batch of ice produced.)
Here are the guides forWhirlpool,GE, andKitchenAid.
Use a clean toothbrush dipped in vinegar to scrub the water dispensers nozzle and remove any visible buildup.
Now that your water supply is refreshed, get working on thisrefrigerator clean-out plan.
