How do I get rid of smells in my refrigerator?
When something houses as much food as a
refrigerator does, some food is going to spoil. No matter how diligent you
are in cleaning out your fridge as well as ensuring that you eat all of the
food before the expiration date, things are going to spill, bacteria is
going to grow, and there is a decent chance that you are going to experience
a refrigerator with a smell so foul it makes your food taste worth.
There are many ways that you can both prevent and
mask the smell that comes from many refrigerators. Here are some helpful
tips for making sure that your refrigerator does not create too much of a
smell as well as things you can do to reduce its impact.
Avoiding Refrigerator Smell
1.
Wrap Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and veggies – as well as most fresh foods –
have a tendency to spoil and smell faster than other types of food. They can
even start to smell before they fully spoil. Many people simply place fruits
and veggies in open bags inside of their refrigerator. If even one bag gets
lost in the shuffle, these once-fresh foods can start to mold quickly, and
the smell can permeate throughout your fridge.
2.
Keep a Baking Soda Box Inside
Baking soda has the unique ability to suck in
smells like almost no other product available. An open baking soda box will
inhale odors out of the air and make sure that they do not stink up your
fridge.
3.
Remove Milk Fast and Early
As soon as your milk or dairy products expire, make
sure they are gone as quickly as possible. These types of products often
have some of the worst smells imaginable, and it can be tough to get those
scents out once they are present inside of your fridge.
4.
Before Going on Vacation, Do a Run Through
If you are ever going be gone for more than 3 or 4
days, do a quick run through of all of the items inside of your fridge to
make sure non are going to expire while you are gone. When in doubt, get rid
of it, because even if it doesn’t expire while you are gone, the chances of
you eating it the day you get back from your trip are slim.
5.
Get a Deodorizer
There are a variety of natural kitchen deodorizers
that are effective for removing or covering smells in your fridge. If you do
not want to purchase one, using orange peels has always been an effective
makeshift method that can make your fridge smell better, but be sure and
replace these orange peels often before they get old themselves.
Keeping the Smell Out
A poor smelling refrigerator is not only unpleasant
for you – it can affect the taste and smell of your foods, and has the
ability to make a bad impression on those that need to open your fridge. Try
to keep your fridge clean and scent free by using the above tips and
deodorizing and cleaning when necessary.
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