Refrigerators
are amazing appliances and have helped to improve the quality life
across the country. Because of the invention of the refrigerator,
people's diets have improved and diversified, and the risk of
foodborne illnesses has greatly reduced. Refrigerators aren't perfect
though, as they are susceptible to breakdowns and developing terrible
odors from your foods. If your refrigerator currently reeks to high
heavens, use the tips below to rid the stench.
Conduct a Clean Out
One of
the biggest causes of unpleasant odors in your refrigerator is
spoiled food. To fix this problem, it is a good idea to fully clean
out your refrigerator to eliminate the source of the problem. Remove
all food items from your refrigerator, throwing away anything which
has expired during the process. Store what's left in a cooler while
you wipe down the shelves, drawers, and interior walls of the
refrigerator until everything is spotless. Replace your items back in
the refrigerator and make sure to keep up with throwing expired foods
out in the future.
Use Deodorizers
If you
have removed the source of the stench but the smell is still
lingering, use a deodorizer to either absorb or overpower the scent.
Baking soda is a traditional deodorizer and has been used around the
kitchen for decades. Keeping an open box of baking soda on the top
shelf of your refrigerator will absorb any unpleasant odors in just a
day or two. Other household items you can try are coffee grounds and
cotton balls dipped in vanilla extract.
Airtight Containers
Some
foods can cause your refrigerator to stink even if they are still
fresh. If this is the case, the main offenders are usually leftovers.
To combat this, store all of your leftovers in airtight containers;
no more putting your pizza on a plate or leaving a bowl of chili
uncovered on your refrigerator shelf. Storing your foods in airtight
containers will not only contain their smell, it will help them stay
fresh for longer too.
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Refrigerator Repair has been New York's number one choice for
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licensed and experienced enough to repair any make and model of
refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, or wine cooler. As our name
suggests, we offer emergency services around the clock so you don't
end up with a fridge full of spoiled food while waiting for a repair.
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