How to Get Plastic Off a New Refrigerator

Published: Dec 20, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Pull the plastic away from the new refrigerator at the opening at the bottom of the refrigerator.

  2. Slide scissors between the plastic, and carefully cut the plastic in an upward direction to remove it. Keep the scissors a safe distance from the refrigerator to avoid scratching the surface.

  3. Pull the plastic from the refrigerator. With your hands, gently remove any tape or glued areas of plastic or other packaging materials from the surface.

  4. Rub the taped or glued spots on the refrigerator with a cloth rag and soapy water until the residue comes completely off.

  5. Dry the surface of the refrigerator with a clean, dry rag.

Tips

Ask a friend to help you unpack the refrigerator so you are able to remove the plastic with care.

Jonah Morrissey

Jonah Morrissey has been writing for print and online publications since 2000. He began his career as a staff reporter/photographer for a weekly newspaper in upstate New York. Morrissey specializes in topics related to home-and-garden…

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