If your freezer looks like an arctic tundra — with layers of stubborn ice caked on every surface — you’re not alone. Most of us dread defrosting because it’s messy, time-consuming, and, well, boring.
But what if you could melt that ice in just 5 minutes, with almost no effort at all?
Thanks to a simple trick passed down from my Nana, you can. No chiseling. No hair dryers. No waiting overnight. Just a hot bowl of water and a little patience. Here’s how it works…
❄️ Why You Need to Defrost Your Freezer
Letting ice build up in your freezer may seem harmless, but it can:
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Waste energy
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Reduce storage space
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Force your freezer to work harder (shortening its lifespan)
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Affect the efficiency of food freezing
If the ice gets too thick, it can even prevent the door from sealing properly — meaning your food stays less fresh.
