| When we buy meat and fish products, there will | | | | the fridge in a central location. Close the fridge door |
| come a time when our fridge will evoke a horrible | | | | and leave the coffee for 24 to 48 hours. After |
| smell. After how many tries, we can't seem to get | | | | which, throw away the ground coffee and re-place |
| rid of the smell. So how will you be able to eliminate | | | | the food. |
| that nasty smell in your fridge that lingers throughout | | | | Purchase a box of baking soda at your grocery |
| your kitchen? | | | | store. Tear the top portion of the box and place in |
| Eliminate that smell once and for all (even the horrible | | | | open in your fridge. You can also place all the baking |
| rotten meat smell!) by following this sure and easy | | | | soda in a plastic bag and put it inside the fridge for |
| way. This way you will no longer lose your appetite | | | | three days. After 3 days, notice the improvement of |
| once you open the fridge's door. | | | | the smell. |
| Start by removing all items contained in your fridge. | | | | You will know that the bad smell will be cleared away |
| Screen and discard any expired or spoiled food | | | | for good. For a more mild smell than can exist with |
| stuffs. Spoiled foods have an ecosystem full of | | | | the smell of your food (without contaminating the |
| microorganisms, so you have to get rid of these | | | | smell of your food, of course!), other alternatives to |
| immediately! Place foods that are safe to eat in a | | | | baking soda would be lemon, fresh leaves such as |
| cooler to ensure that these too, won't get spoiled. | | | | lavender and eucalyptus. These scents would render |
| You may also want to add ice if you think they will | | | | your fridge a natural and earthly scent. |
| be out longer. | | | | If for example you have to unplug or turn off your |
| Proceed by cleaning the drawers and shelves with a | | | | fridge for a time, you may consider cleaning it first |
| solution of soap and water. Consider natural cleaning | | | | and remove the food. You wouldn't want to spoil the |
| products for this. They are proven safe and | | | | food inside your dead fridge. Then you must leave it |
| effective for use. Also wipe the wall and floors of | | | | open a bit to ensure that moist will not be trapped |
| the fridge, even those surfaces which are hard to | | | | inside the fridge. Remember that a clean but warm |
| access. | | | | and closed fridge is more likely to smell bad in time. |
| If the smell still lingers, purchase freshly ground | | | | To prevent future bad odors, always make sure to |
| coffee or activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is | | | | regularly clean and dispose off expired food. Consider |
| very scientifically effective in absorbing bad smell but | | | | placing foods in airtight containers. They will remain |
| it may stain your clean fridge. So if you prefer to use | | | | fresh much longer and if they spoil the smell won't be |
| charcoal, you may want to place them before | | | | much of a problem. Do not clean cold glasses with |
| cleaning your fridge so that staining will be eliminated. | | | | hot water for a sudden change in temperature can |
| Anyway, dump your freshly ground coffee on a large | | | | break the glass. You may want to allow it to cool to |
| container and spread them about. Place them inside | | | | room temperature first. |