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I have a really small fridge that hardly has anything in it. Lately my fridge has been smelling really horrible. I took everything out and looked around- there is no spilled food and nothing in it has gone bad. Why might it smell so horrible? What should I do?

2007-03-17 07:38:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden Cleaning & Laundry

15 answers

1. Remove all the items from your fridge. As you go, discard any overdue food that is developing into a science project.
2. Place any food you choose to keep in a cooler while you work. Add ice if it will be out for some time.
3. Clean all the shelves and drawers with soap and water. Don't forget to wipe as much of the walls and floor of the fridge as you can, even under the crisper drawers.
4. If the smell persists, buy some freshly ground coffee.
5. Dump 1 to 2 cups of the coffee grounds on a large plate and spread them around. Use multiple plates if the smells are extreme.
6. Place the plate on the center shelf.
7. Close the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
8.
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Dispose of the coffee grounds and replace the food.
9. Buy Baking Soda at your local grocery store.
10. Either slice off the top of the Baking Soda box or pour baking soda in plastic container.
11. Put the baking soda in your fridge, uncovered.
12. Smell your fridge about 3 days later.
13. Remove the baking soda and throw it away if it has cleared the smell.


Tips

* For a milder approach that can coexist with your food, leave an open container of baking soda in the fridge. In a pinch, newspaper or charcoal can also help absorb odors.
* If you must leave a refrigerator or turned off unplugged for a period of time, clean it thoroughly first and of course remove all food. Then, leave it propped open a bit. Even clean, a warm, closed fridge is certain to smell bad in time.
* To prevent odors in the future, make a point to look in once a week or so and remove expired food. Try looking right before you take out the trash. It's a good reminder and items don't sit around in your kitchen trash smelling bad.
* As much as possible, contain foods in airtight containers. They will stay fresher longer and the odors will not spread as much if they do spoil.

2007-03-17 07:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 5 · 4 1

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Why does my fridge smell horrible?
I have a really small fridge that hardly has anything in it. Lately my fridge has been smelling really horrible. I took everything out and looked around- there is no spilled food and nothing in it has gone bad. Why might it smell so horrible? What should I do?

2015-08-12 23:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-10-02 10:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

I had the same problem. It was mold growing under the bottom panel of the freezer compartment. Lots of it. I had to take the screws out to get under there. It was a job but I got in there like a trooper and wiped all the stuff out with paper towels and then cleaned it good with a water/clorox solution. Bleach (clorox) is one of the few things that will kill mold. Be careful with it, though. Use a sponge and bucket, don't put the solution in a spray bottle because inhaling bleach mist can make you very sick. I learned that from experience too.

2007-03-17 07:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by somebody783 3 · 1 0

Refrigerator Odor

2016-12-17 04:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by pilkington 4 · 0 0

You might have something down in the bottom or the back that you cant see unless you were to take it apart. Clean it out with some 409 and paper towels, or bleach, and disinfect it. Also, put some arm and hammer baking soda in it, (open the box) to help out with freshness. Hope theres no dead mouse in there!! I had that happen once in a speaker box when I lived in the city! Yuck!!

2007-03-17 07:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Do you use stretch film to cover your foods? That causes the smell.
Once you've placed it, it makes a horrible smell.
Don't put nylon or those plastic covers into your refrigerator..

2007-03-17 07:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Umm I really dont know Y but take some hot water and some lysol take everything OUT clean it OUT and take some baking soda open it and leave it in da fridge it absorbs odors :)

2007-03-17 07:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by YUP 2 · 1 1

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Baking powder and lemon will help eliminate the smell.

2016-03-29 08:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by Leigh 4 · 0 0

Probably needs a good clean out! Something has probably gone stale in there and rotten mouldy.

2007-03-17 07:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by Joanne G 2 · 0 1

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