Bad odor from the refrigerator? Tips to help solve the problem

An unpleasant odor from the refrigerator is a phenomenon that can even ruin your appetite. This can happen for a number of reasons: stale food, a faulty refrigerator, and improper maintenance. Today, the FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to prevent unpleasant odors from the refrigerator and how to eliminate them.

Folk remedies to help get rid of unpleasant odors from the refrigerator

1. Dilute vinegar and water equally and wash the walls of the refrigerator with the solution. Instead of vinegar, you can add a few drops of fresh lemon juice to a glass of warm water.
2. Take a package of activated charcoal or a few pieces of wood, put the charcoal on a saucer, and place it on the refrigerator shelf. During the day, this natural substance will eliminate bad odors.
3. If you constantly feel a slight stench in the refrigerator, you should use ammonia: wipe the shelves and doors with it.
4. Baking soda (3 tablespoons per glass) is good for removing unpleasant odors. If the problem has existed for a long time, you can take a double portion of baking soda and use it to lubricate the walls, shelves, and doors of the refrigerator.

How to prevent unpleasant odors in the refrigerator

1. Cut plain black bread into several slices and place them on the shelves of the refrigerator.
2. Sprinkle a few grains of rice on a saucer to help prevent odor problems.
3. A sliced potato or apple will absorb odors (you will have to change the food frequently). Coffee grounds will help a lot: collect what remains on the filter of the coffee machine and place it in a coffee cup on a shelf. Change this adsorbent from time to time. Toasted coffee beans can also help improve the atmosphere.
4. You can put spices in the refrigerator. They will give a pleasant odor.
5. You can use a few orange and lemon peels – they will remove all extraneous odors.
6. Oat bran will help to cope with the problem. Pour them into a bowl - the product should be constantly on one of the shelves of the refrigerator. 
7. Plain clay is also a sorbent: it will help to ensure a comfortable atmosphere in the refrigerator.
8. An unexpected pleasant effect will be provided by an ordinary cork, which is used to close wine bottles. Corks in the refrigerator will have to be changed every two weeks.