How to Cover Refrigerator Shelves in Plastic Wrap

Applying the first round of wrap

Remove all of the food from each refrigerator shelf.

Clean the shelves and interior of your refrigerator using a mild detergent mixed with lukewarm water.

Rinse the soap after washing the interior of the fridge.

Dry all the surfaces before proceeding, to avoid the growth of mold and to ensure that the plastic adheres properly.

Pull out a sheet of plastic wrap that is large enough to cover the first shelf. The type of plastic wrap that advertises a “press and seal” method is the easiest type with which to line the fridge shelves.

Apply the plastic to the top of the shelf and smooth it down with your hands. Wrap enough plastic to make a complete loop around the shelf.

Continue to apply plastic wrap to each of the fridge shelves.

Replacing wrap on the shelves

Remove all the items from the soiled shelf.

Pull the plastic wrap up or peel it off if you’ve used a “press and seal” type.

Place the used plastic wrap in the recyclable bin or trash can.

Apply a new piece of “press and seal” plastic to the shelf.

Wipe down the outsides of the jars and bottles you removed and put them back on the cleanly wrapped shelf.