fridge smells?

Question

help.have a new fridge freezer[3mths old]and it has started to pong badly,i have had nothing go off in it,but emptied it out and gave it a good wash,but next day smell back again,[in fridge not freezer]any ideas,many thanks

Answer 1

Wash it out using bi-carb in some warm water, and then put an old mug filled with cat litter in there. It can stay there for ages and won't affect your food at all, but it WILL absorb all the smells.

Answer 2

Somone else also mentioned charcoal. I have the perfect product that I've used for years and know dozens of other people that use it. It is a product called FRIDGE IT odor absorbers. It is a little purple cube with an incredible activated carbon filter inside that is really, really, great. It works SO much better than baking soda and all those sprays and fragrances that just cover up smells and doesn't get rid of them. Also, alot of sprays have warning statements about being eye irritant. The carbon literally absorbs and eliminates the odors and works for a long time. Just place some around the house and trouble areas. Just place on in fridge and freezer. I use this product everywhere including car, storage, closets, my fridge and also under sinks, near trash and have friends that use it on cat litter box and also diaper pails - it's that good. I really recommend it. You can buy it in kitchen gadget sections in stores like walmart and linens and things. I also think camping world sells it. Definitely worth trying.

Answer 3

Check nothing has spilled onto the surface of something that you keep putting back in the fridge ie on the underneath of the butter tub. Is there anything in the fridge that is off and you haven't realised check all of items. Check the outside of the door and the seal sometimes grease etc gets caught in there and clean the fridge with vinegar and wipe down with a lemon. You might have to do this a few times. good luck.

Answer 4

I had an similar problem. It became mildew growing to be below the bottom panel of the freezer compartment. a great number of it. I had to take the screws out to get below there. It turned right into a job yet I were given in there like a trooper and wiped all the stuff out with paper towels and then wiped clean it reliable with a water/clorox answer. Bleach (clorox) is between the few issues which will kill mildew. be careful with it, notwithstanding. Use a sponge and bucket, do not placed the answer in a sprig bottle because respiration in bleach mist can make you very ill. I discovered that from journey too.

Answer 5

I had same prob. Try undiluted vinegar and those plastic eggs that go in the fridge to dissolve smells. Keep the freezer door open for couple of days.

Answer 6

make sure also that you have checked that the drainage area at the rear of the fridge is not blocked, if you to not have a tool to check if blocked, use a cotton bud to clean out any dirt. Also use cider vinegar to clean out if the lemon doesn't work, dilute the cider vinegar and wash fridge throughly, pour a small capful down the drainage hole at back.

Answer 7

Wash fridge out with warm water with vanilla in it,after wasing put a box of baking soda in it.change baking soda every 3 months

Answer 8

I agree with recommendation to use a product called Fridge IT. It really does work great and much much better than baking soda.

Answer 9

Buy a charcoal fridge ball from lakeland ltd for £3.99. They are amazing. I had similar problem with my american fridge and within 24 hours not a single whiffy smell!!!

Answer 10

Try putting baking soda in the fridge.