Since your freezer is now fresh and gleaming, consider attacking the inside of the fridge and the exterior surfaces. Heck, while you're at it, drag the whole unit away from the wall, vacuum up those dust bunnies and mop up the grime.

For the overall health of your appliance: Periodically remove the grate or screen that shields the compressor and fan (usually located at the very top or bottom of the unit). Remove the thick accumulated dust with a vacuum nozzle. That'll allow for free air flow, lessening the strain on the motor.

2torial #0451: Learn2 Defrost a Freezer (Continued) Dislodge the ice After the steam has a chance to seep under the ice, try using your bare hands to pry it off the walls and ceiling. If the ice is too thick and dense, though, take one of the smaller towels. Soak the towel in water as hot as you can stand and drench the icy surfaces. Repeat the soak and drench routine until you get down to the bare surfaces, soaking up the excess as necessary. If your refrigerator has a drip tray (located directly under the freezer unit), empty it periodically to prevent deluges from flowing down the front of the fridge. Step 5