Tips For a Fresh-Smelling Refrigerator

Aug 6
08:54

2009

Idalia Luczak

Idalia Luczak

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We have all had that day when you open up your refrigerator and its smells bad. Sometimes it smells more like a garbage can than a fridge! But don't worry, bad smells in the fridge are a common problem and there are some quick and easy things you can do to make your fridge smell even better than new.

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The first step is to clean it out. Toss the left-overs and old produce. Remove everything else and get to work with some hot soapy water. Make sure to clean all the shelves,Tips For a Fresh-Smelling Refrigerator Articles and remove the bins and drawers so you can clean under them. Food that spills in the fridge collects at the bottom where you can't see it, but you will smell it.

Once everything is clean, things should smell better already. Coffee grounds can absorb many bad odors, spread some out on a plate and set them on a shelf for a few hours to pick up any lingering smells. White vinegar will also help cut down odors, you can wipe down the inside walls of the fridge with it before putting your food back in the fridge.

By now, your fridge should smell great. Let's keep it that way with a few simple steps. Baking soda is a great odor neutralizer, buy a box and leave it open on a shelf. Put a few cut lemons on a plate in the fridge for a delightful lemon scented fridge. Finally, store leftovers in sealed containers and toss your old food weekly, this will ensure that your fridge will always smell fresh and clean.

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