How do I get the garlic smell and taste out of my freezer?

Question

I stored garlic bread in my freezer... now even my ice tastes like garlic....tried cleaning with bleach but still my ice has that garlic taste.

Answer 1

I store garlic bread all the time in my freezer and don't have that problem, but I keep a box of open baking soda in the freezer as well as the fridge, next time make sure your bags are sealed good before you put anything in the freezer

Answer 2

Dump the ice. Start all over and place a opened box of baking soda in the freezer.

Answer 3

First you have find a back up to store food and then air out your freezer, also keep an odor absorbent material (baking soda) in there too.

I store many foods with pungent/strong odors (garlic & peppers) and have not had this happen. Did you not use a sealed bag?

Answer 4

I always use a box of baking soda in the freezer and the fridge, it helps absorb unwanted scents. You may also want to clean
the freezer out with a vinegar and water solution. This will also help cut the scent.

Answer 5

Clean the fridge.
Put a paper plates filled with fresh unused coffee grounds in the bottom or wherever in both sides frig and freezer it will clear it up

Answer 6

put an onion chopped in half and then wipe fridge with lemon water from a squeezed lemon it happened once to my sister from storing garlic rolls w/pizza in the freezer.

Answer 7

Soak the trays in bleach water.

Answer 8

Clean it out with bleach, and put a box of baking soda in.......

Answer 9

you need to defrost it and put a large bowl of lemon juice in it, let it sit over night then baking soda. good luck

Answer 10

charcoal absorbs Oder's, try putting some charcoal in your freezer.