To eliminate the odor in the refrigerator, you can use fresh lemons, baking soda, coffee, or tea to remove the smell.
Orange or lemon peel
Orange or lemon peel contains natural essential oils, so you can clean and dry the orange or lemon peel, then place it in the corners of the refrigerator. After about 3 days, the orange or lemon peel will absorb the odor in the refrigerator. You can continuously use this simple method to keep the refrigerator odor-free.
Baking soda
Baking soda is known as a magical cleaning and deodorizing agent. You can easily get rid of the odor in the refrigerator by using a little baking soda. Put a few spoons of baking soda in an open container or pour it onto a plate, then place it in the refrigerator to absorb the lingering food smell. Leave the baking soda in the refrigerator until the odor is completely gone.
Coffee trick
Coffee is an easily accessible and highly effective ingredient. If baking soda cannot completely eliminate the odor in your refrigerator, mix ground coffee with baking soda to conquer the unpleasant smell. The refrigerator may smell like coffee for a while, but it will fade away gradually.
Fresh lemons
Fresh lemons are a common choice for eliminating refrigerator odor. Slice fresh lemons into thin pieces and place them in the compartments of the refrigerator. The natural essential oils in lemons will also help absorb any unpleasant odors in the refrigerator.
Dried tea leaves (tea)
Take about 50g of dried tea leaves and put them in a small cloth bag, then place it in the refrigerator. The essence of the tea leaves will absorb all the odors in the refrigerator. You can use this tea bag continuously for about 1 month, then take out the tea leaves and dry them under the sun to continue using.
Use vinegar
You can also pour vinegar into a glass jar, place the jar in the refrigerator and leave the lid open. The vinegar will also absorb all the odors in the refrigerator without causing any harm to the refrigerator or food inside.
Clean cotton cloth
Another easily accessible ingredient for homemakers is a clean cotton cloth. Fold a clean cotton cloth neatly and place it in the top compartment of the refrigerator. The small holes in the cloth will make the refrigerator smell disappear. After a while, take the cloth out, wash it with warm water, dry it, and it can be reused.
Reorganize the food in the refrigerator
With leftover food, you should first put it in an airtight container and tightly close the lid to prevent the food odor from escaping the refrigerator if the refrigerator does not have a filter or is not cold enough, which can cause the refrigerator to smell bad. This is especially true for old refrigerators purchased from unreliable repair centers that lack certain functions.
For fruits with strong aromas, such as jackfruits, bananas, mangoes, durians, when storing them in the refrigerator, you should wrap them in multiple layers of bags or put them in a covered container to avoid the odor spreading.
For leftover food, you should first put it in an airtight container and tightly close the lid to avoid odor.
For wet vegetables, you should not put them in the refrigerator because they can easily rot and create an unpleasant odor in the refrigerator.
For fresh produce (meat, fish, etc.), you should clean them and wrap them in at least 2 layers of bags before putting them in the refrigerator to prevent odors and salty vapor from causing corrosion in the refrigerator.
Regularly check the stored food in the refrigerator, remove any spoiled food to avoid spreading to other food, and prevent the refrigerator from smelling bad.
Note:
Eliminating refrigerator odor is very important. However, when the refrigerator has too many odors, you should still clean and sanitize the refrigerator, remove long-stored food (do not hesitate to discard them to avoid health risks), reorganize the refrigerator neatly, and especially classify different areas for fresh and cooked food to ensure the health safety of yourself and your family.
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