How do I put a refrigerator in to storage without it smelling really bad a year from now?

Question

I have a fridge that I need to store for a year or so. If I just clean the heck out of it and put some baking soda in it will it be o.k?

Answer 1

My parents went overseas for a year and had to store most of their belongings while they were gone. My mother cleaned out the refrigerator and placed 2 bags of charcoal (not the kind that is quick lighting) with small slits cut in the bag on the shelves before it was hauled to the storage center. When she returned all she had to do was wipe it down with a solution of vinegar and water. There were no odors.

Answer 2

Clean it out, put a few boxes of baking soda in, and cover all of the vents. When you take it out of storage put it in its new spot and leave the doors open for a day. It should be fine.

Answer 3

As well as giving it a thorough scrub and leaving in some baking soda - if possible leave the door at least partly open.

Answer 4

Put an open box of baking soda in it or some charcoal briquettes for barbecuing (make sure theyre not instant light as they are fuel soaked).

Answer 5

make sure you leave no food or drink in it anywhere - check all the drawers and shelves, clean it and put it in storage. you could you a car freshener thing if you want to be on the safe side

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Remove the doors

Answer 8

Also leave the doors open while it is in storage.

Answer 9

That would be one solution, but I'd just take the door off the hinges and let the air in. <*)))><

Answer 10

Did you clean that tray underneath it? If you haven't, you'd better. That thing gets funky if you don't.