We wouldn't advise skipping your ice machine maintenance. These tablets make it easy to enjoy fresh ice all year long, and you can get them fast.

If you notice that your ice maker is producing funny-looking or strange-tasting ice, or your machine has a suspicious scaly buildup on its interior, it’s time to give it a deep clean.

"When cleaning an ice maker in the fridge, it’s a great idea to clean the appliance as a whole," says Rubino. "That way, it’s completely clean and not cross-contaminating the ice." And not ...