Do a quick defrost

WANT A SQUEAKY-CLEAN FREEZER READY TO FILL WITH FESTIVE FOOD? HERE'S A SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT WAY TO CLEAR IT OF BUILT-UP ICE

- JENNY MCFARLANE

Your freezer is going to be under a lot of strain for the festive season, so to ensure it is in top working order, it's worth defrosting it before the countdown to Christmas begins. Traditionally, the process of defrosting a freezer can take around 24 hours, which involves turning the appliance off and waiting for the ice to melt naturally. But did you know you can do the same job in under an hour? Follow these steps for an ice-free freezer that's spotlessly clean, too.

EMPTY YOUR FREEZER & PREP THE SPACE