Grapefruit Peel
Simply place a grapefruit peel directly into the corner of your fridge, and within 2-3 days, you’ll notice a significant reduction in odors.
Grapefruit peels have a naturally pleasant scent that can overpower unpleasant odors in the fridge. Additionally, the surface of the peel has tiny pores that act like activated charcoal, absorbing and filtering out odor-causing molecules in the air. Be sure to replace the grapefruit peel regularly and avoid letting it rot in the fridge.
Similarly, fresh lemon slices can be used to eliminate unpleasant odors. Cut a lemon into thin slices and place them in the corners of your fridge. After three days, replace the old slices with fresh ones to maintain the odor-absorbing effect.
White Vinegar
White vinegar contains acetic acid, an organic solvent capable of dissolving odor-causing compounds, thus effectively neutralizing unpleasant smells.
To use white vinegar for odor removal, follow these steps: Prepare a cleaning sponge and pour a small amount of white vinegar onto it. The sponge will absorb the vinegar effectively. Place the vinegar-soaked sponge in the fridge for a day or two, and the odors should gradually dissipate.
Additionally, you can use white vinegar to clean your fridge and eliminate odors. After unplugging the fridge, pour some undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle and spritz it onto every nook and cranny of the fridge, working from the top compartments to the bottom. Then, use a dry cloth to wipe the surfaces again. The vinegar will have permeated the fridge, neutralizing harmful bacteria and eliminating odors.
Dried Tea Leaves
Place approximately 50 grams of scented tea leaves into a small fabric pouch or a disposable paper cup and place it in your fridge. The palmitic acid in the tea will absorb and neutralize unpleasant odors. You can continuously use this tea pouch for up to 10 days. Afterward, remove it, let it dry in the sun, and then reuse it.
Toilet Paper
To minimize odors in your fridge, simply place a roll of toilet paper in the cool compartment and leave it there overnight. In the morning, when you open the fridge door, you’ll find that the unpleasant smells have dissipated without the need for tedious cleaning or removing all the food items. It is recommended to do this once a month to maintain a fresh-smelling and hygienic fridge, ensuring the quality of your stored food.
You can reuse the toilet paper by occasionally taking it out of the fridge and letting it dry in the sun. Once it’s dry, put it back in the fridge. This method is not only simple and quick but also cost-effective.
Alternatively, you can use bread to absorb odors in the fridge. Due to its dry and spongy nature, a single loaf of bread can last for up to a month without spoiling.
Apple Peels
Don’t throw away apple peels after eating an apple, as they can be useful for eliminating fridge odors.
Place the apple peels in a bowl and leave it in a corner of the fridge. Apple peels undergo oxidation when exposed to air, enhancing their ability to absorb odors while releasing a pleasant fruity scent.
