What Causes Odors in Refrigerators?

• Foods stored uncovered or wrapped improperly • Poor maintenance - spills not wiped up right away • Foods left in the refrigerator too long • Power or mechanical failure that caused food spoilage • Cleaning agents leaving a strong chemical or fragrant odor What Causes Odors in Refrigerators? • Different Ways To Remove Odors: • Wash interior walls thoroughly with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda to one quart warm water; • Pour box of baking soda in jelly roll pan and place on shelves to absorb odors; • Buy activated charcoal (sometimes available at appliance stores), spread onto jelly roll pans, and place on shelves inside refrigerator; • Place freshly ground coffee in cereal bowls inside the refrigerator for several days. A slight coffee odor may remain but will disappear after washing the inside of the refrigerator; • Pack each refrigerator shelf with crumpled newspaper. Set a cup of water on the top shelf, or sprinkle the newspapers lightly with water. This method ...  more