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The refrigerator can be said to be the most abundant place in the home, but it is also the place that is most easily forgotten. If you store food for a long time, the refrigerator will definitely have some unpleasant smells. Many flavors are mixed together, and still in a small space with the door closed all year round. When you smell an unpleasant odor, it’s not just a matter of taste. Many bacteria also begin to multiply, which may also endanger your health.
It is very important to dispose of retained food and expired food in a timely manner, which can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and the generation of odor to a certain extent. If the smell still persists, I suggest you perform an in-depth cleaning. Don’t know how to do it? Check out our steps to give your refrigerator a new look.
The peculiar smell in the refrigerator is nothing more than the result of bacterial growth. Bacteria will start to multiply after a variety of foods are mixed in it for a long time. If the food is not placed in a well-sealed crisper, or the food has expired, it will emit a peculiar smell over time.
Before you start cleaning
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Before deodorizing your refrigerator, you need to do some preparation work so that your subsequent work can proceed smoothly. First check whether there is any expired food in the refrigerator and remove the expired food. Throw away any food that smells visibly in the refrigerator, and check the fruits and vegetables for signs of mold. Remove everything from the refrigerator before cleaning.
How to get rid of odor in refrigerator?
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Firstly, removing the shelves and sealing rings from the refrigerator and soak them in soapy water. After soaking, it will be easier to clean the stains that are difficult to clean. After cleaning, it cannot be installed immediately. Use a clean rag to wipe away the water stains on it. After the installation is completed, it is best to open the refrigerator and let it sit for a while to ventilate it.
Internal cleaning is best done once a month. In addition to internal cleaning, if you want to keep the inside of the refrigerator fresh, you can make some fresheners yourself.
Coffee grounds
If you are a coffee lover, you should know that coffee grounds are a great air freshener and just put a small bag of coffee grounds in the refrigerator to neutralize the smell in the refrigerator. But make sure all other foods are sealed, otherwise there may be odor transfer. If you don’t make your own coffee at home, you can go to some Starbucks chain coffee shops and ask. Some stores will provide coffee grounds to customers.
Baking soda
Baking soda is a little cleaning helper at home. If you need to clean the kitchen frequently, you must be familiar with it. But it also keeps the air fresh. Place a box of baking soda inside your refrigerator and the smell in your refrigerator will be significantly lessened the next day.
Activated carbon
We all know that activated carbon can purify water, and its principle of freshening the air is similar to this. It can be purchased in major stores and supermarkets and can be placed inside the refrigerator to make it taste fresher.
Grapefruit peel
I personally like the taste of grapefruit peel, it is very fresh and not pungent. This method was taught to me by my mother. Every time I eat grapefruit, I put the grapefruit peel in the refrigerator. When I open the refrigerator the next day, I will smell the delicious grapefruit peel. You can try it.
Half fresh lemon
Lemon and grapefruit peels have the same effect. You can cut them in half and put them in the refrigerator. However, if you feel that the effect is slow, you can also cut them into thin slices and put them in various places in the refrigerator.
Oatmeal
Yes, oatmeal can also be used as a natural deodorant. Putting raw oatmeal in an unsealed box in the refrigerator will absorb those unpleasant odors and keep the refrigerator fresh.
How to keep your refrigerator fresh?
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You can check the food in the refrigerator regularly and throw away expired food or food that has been stored for too long. Carry out a deep cleaning once a month, remove the partitions and seals of the refrigerator and clean them
Store fruit foods in airtight containers to prevent flavors from mixing.
If there are obvious stains in the refrigerator, don’t be lazy and clean them up promptly to avoid the growth of bacteria.
Arrange the items in the refrigerator neatly. If it is messy, food you may not see may become moldy in the corners.
In fact, keeping the refrigerator fresh is a very simple thing and not that complicated. As long as you pay attention to the placement in the refrigerator and the storage of food on a daily basis, coupled with the function of fresheners, you can reap the fresh smell as soon as you open the refrigerator.