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Eliminating Freezer and Refrigerator Odor is easy with these great ideas
Refrigerator odor is a common problem, with an easy solution. But remember that prevention is the key - clean and defrost your refrigerator every few months to keep those odors from coming back. Citrus Cut an orange in half, remove the pulp and fill the shell with salt. Place it in your refrigerator for a pleasant, citrus scent. Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds are useful in a number of ways, and coffee grounds are very effective at removing bad refrigerator odor. Simply place dry coffee grounds in a couple of shallow bowls, and place the bowls on different shelves in the refrigerator. Don’t expect bad odors to disappear immediately. Allow a few days for the coffee grounds to absorb bad smells. Charcoal Charcoal is also great for absorbing bad odors, and charcoal won’t just cover up smells. Charcoal is used for insoles, filters, and charcoal can be used to freshen the fridge. Buy activated charcoal (which is specially treated to remove odor molecules from air) at some department store house-wares sections, appliance store, or pet shop. Spread out on shallow pans and put on shelves of refrigerator. Turn refrigerator on low setting and run empty a few days so odors will be absorbed. Baking Soda and Vanilla Almost everyone knows that baking soda is great for absorbing refrigerator odors, but baking soda alone isn’t always enough to get rid of really tough odors. If your refrigerator smells exceptionally bad, mix about ½ cup of baking soda with a tablespoon or two of vanilla extract. Place the bowl on the bottom shelf of the fridge, and after a few days the baking soda and vanilla mixture will effectively and completely remove bad smells. Try adding some vanilla beans to your baking soda box. Newspaper Pack each refrigerator shelf with crumpled newspaper. Set a cup of water on the top shelf or sprinkle the newspaper lightly with water. Allow refrigerator to run for approximately 5-6 days. This method takes a bit longer but has been effective in removal of strong refrigerator odors. If you like my free recipes and would like to contribute, please leave a donation so you can enjoy the spirit of giving too. |