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4 tips for a fridge that smells

You open the fridge door and smell an unpleasant odor. That's annoying, because you want your fridge to be a clean place for your fresh groceries. With our 4 tips, your fridge will smell fresh and neutral again.

Fridge smells: solve in 4 steps

Smelly fridge

Get rid of unpleasant odors from your fridge with the steps below.

Tip 1. Check your groceries. Tip 2. Clean your fridge. Tip 3. Put some coffee, tea, or soda in your fridge. Tip 4. Use an air freshener.

Tip 1: check your groceries

Check groceries

The smell may be coming from open packaging or expired food. That's why you should check the groceries in the fridge first. Throw away spoiled food and close packaging well to prevent bacteria from growing. Store separate food in air-tight containers or cling film.

Tip 2: clean the fridge

Clean the fridge

It's important that your regularly clean the fridge. This way, the appliance lasts longer and you can store your groceries in a clean place. Empty the fridge completely and wipe off the interior, shelves, door compartments, and door seal with a cloth. You should also check the small drain in the back of the fridge at the bottom. Pierce it with cotton swab or skewer. When you're done, dry everything off properly.

Tip 3: put some coffee, tea, or soda in your fridge

Smell in your fridge

There are various groceries that help you get rid of unpleasant odors in your fridge. Place a saucer in your fridge with some ground coffee, coffee pads, or dry tea bags. A container with soda or half a lemon will also work. Don't forget to throw away the lemon when it's dry.

Tip 4: use a freshener

Air freshener fridge

Didn't the tips above work? Buy an air freshener for your fridge to absorb the unpleasant odors.

Marijn
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Marijn Fridge Expert.
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