If you opened your fridge now and took a good whiff, what would it smell like? If it smells good, you’re all good. If it smells strange, then it could be time to do a thorough clean.
Odours could be a sign of spoilage or spillage that can attract bacteria, which could then affect your food. In today’s post, Electrolux India shares some eco-friendly ways on how to get rid of smell in fridge to prevent food contamination and keep smells at bay.
Coffee bean is known as one of the most popular refrigerator odor absorbers. Put freshly ground coffee evenly on a plate and keep it in your refrigerator for 24 hours.
After 1 day stay in the fridge, it can be re-cycled to become fertilizer for your home plants. Simply mix it with soil and you are good to go.
Fill some used tea bags in an open container or a small bowl and put it inside your refrigerator. The tea leaves will absorb bad odours and leave your fridge with a fresh aroma. Make sure to replace the tea bags every 3 – 4 days for optimal odor control.
Baking soda has been known for years as an effective natural refrigerator deodorizer. Place baking soda inside an open container and let it unstink your fridge for 24 hours.
With a few drops of essential oils, you have something that not only help to get rid of bad odours but also make your fridge smell good at the same time.
The combination of these three makes a great quick fix for a smelly fridge as it removes unpleasant odours faster while adding a fresh scent to your refrigerator.
Follow this simple instruction on how to get rid of smell in fridge with lemon:
*Tip: Orange is a perfect alternative to lemon.
Not only being used as a natural refrigerator odor absorber, oats also come in handy for house cleaning in general as they can effectively absorb odors, oil, and liquid. All you have to do is put some uncooked oats in an uncovered container and leave it inside your fridge.
Moisten one or two cotton balls with a few drops of vanilla extract. Place the dampened cotton balls into a shallow dish and put the whole thing in the back of your refrigerator.
Add some vinegar to a small paper towel and place in a small bowl or open container. Leave it inside your fridge for at least 24 hours to obtain the desired effect. Make sure to replace the towel every few days or each time it dries out.
Potatoes work perfectly as an odor absorber like oatmeal. Peel a potato, cut it into small pieces and keep it in your fridge. Change every few days for maximum odor control effect.
The charcoal you could use to deodorize your refrigerator is the same type you use for BBQ parties. Simply put two cups of charcoal cubes in an uncovered container and place it in the back of the refrigerator. Make sure to let your kids know about these deodorizers otherwise they will very likely mistake these with chocolate treats.
It’s best to have a deep clean every three to four months. Discard expired condiments, wilted greens or leftovers beyond repair, and wipe containers with exposed food residue.
Clean all surfaces and easily slide out all adjustable shelves and bins of the UltimateTaste 900 with FlexStor. After giving them a good wash with soapy water, slide them back in and customise the space according to your needs.
To maintain a clean refrigerator, keep older or easily perishable items at the front and within reach, while store those that can last longer elsewhere. This way, it will be easier to finish food before they expire.
Following an organised layout is easier when you have the UltimateTaste 900 with Multidoor flexibility, which provides you enough storage space for everything.
Generally, fruits and vegetables have to be stored in a humid environment to keep them fresh, crisp and bursting with flavour for longer. But too much humidity and they could rot, too little and they could wilt.
TasteLockAuto crispers of the UltimateTaste 900 control humidity levels with a membrane that automatically releases excess moisture to reduce condensation and stop early spoilage.
As a general rule, stick to 4°C below to slow down bacteria growth. However, other items may require different temperatures to keep their freshness and flavour, like meat at -2°C or some fruits at 7°C.
To store them in the most ideal setting, use the TasteSealFlex compartment of the UltimateTaste 900. It has five presets from -23°C to 7°C so it can easily adapt to any temperature you need.
Electrolux UltimateTaste 900 refrigerator offers ideal storage with 5 temperature settings.
A fresh-smelling fridge means food tastes better and lasts longer. The UltimateTaste 900 Refrigerator makes it easier for you to keep it clean. Learn more about other refrigerators from Electrolux India.
Odours could be a sign of spoilage or spillage that can attract bacteria, which could then affect your food. In today’s post, Electrolux India shares some eco-friendly ways on how to get rid of smell in fridge to prevent food contamination and keep smells at bay.
How to remove bad smell from fridge with 9 eco-friendly deodorizers
1. Ground coffee
Coffee bean is known as one of the most popular refrigerator odor absorbers. Put freshly ground coffee evenly on a plate and keep it in your refrigerator for 24 hours.
After 1 day stay in the fridge, it can be re-cycled to become fertilizer for your home plants. Simply mix it with soil and you are good to go.
2. Used tea bag
Fill some used tea bags in an open container or a small bowl and put it inside your refrigerator. The tea leaves will absorb bad odours and leave your fridge with a fresh aroma. Make sure to replace the tea bags every 3 – 4 days for optimal odor control.
3. Baking soda
Baking soda has been known for years as an effective natural refrigerator deodorizer. Place baking soda inside an open container and let it unstink your fridge for 24 hours.
With a few drops of essential oils, you have something that not only help to get rid of bad odours but also make your fridge smell good at the same time.
4. Lemon (with baking soda, and salt)
The combination of these three makes a great quick fix for a smelly fridge as it removes unpleasant odours faster while adding a fresh scent to your refrigerator.
Follow this simple instruction on how to get rid of smell in fridge with lemon:
- Slice a lemon into 2 – 3 cm thick pieces
- Add 2 – 3 tablespoons of baking soda and table salt onto the lemon slices
- Place the lemons onto a shallow, uncovered plate
- Keep the plate in your refrigerator for up to 6 days. Lemons usually take a couple hours before you notice the smell in your fridge is getting fresher.
*Tip: Orange is a perfect alternative to lemon.
5. Oatmeal
Not only being used as a natural refrigerator odor absorber, oats also come in handy for house cleaning in general as they can effectively absorb odors, oil, and liquid. All you have to do is put some uncooked oats in an uncovered container and leave it inside your fridge.
6. Vanilla extract
Moisten one or two cotton balls with a few drops of vanilla extract. Place the dampened cotton balls into a shallow dish and put the whole thing in the back of your refrigerator.
7. Vinegar
Add some vinegar to a small paper towel and place in a small bowl or open container. Leave it inside your fridge for at least 24 hours to obtain the desired effect. Make sure to replace the towel every few days or each time it dries out.
8. Potatoes
Potatoes work perfectly as an odor absorber like oatmeal. Peel a potato, cut it into small pieces and keep it in your fridge. Change every few days for maximum odor control effect.
9. Charcoal
The charcoal you could use to deodorize your refrigerator is the same type you use for BBQ parties. Simply put two cups of charcoal cubes in an uncovered container and place it in the back of the refrigerator. Make sure to let your kids know about these deodorizers otherwise they will very likely mistake these with chocolate treats.
How to keep the fridge from smelling: 4 simple rules
1. Regularly do a refrigerator audit
It’s best to have a deep clean every three to four months. Discard expired condiments, wilted greens or leftovers beyond repair, and wipe containers with exposed food residue.
Clean all surfaces and easily slide out all adjustable shelves and bins of the UltimateTaste 900 with FlexStor. After giving them a good wash with soapy water, slide them back in and customise the space according to your needs.
2. First in, first out
To maintain a clean refrigerator, keep older or easily perishable items at the front and within reach, while store those that can last longer elsewhere. This way, it will be easier to finish food before they expire.
Following an organised layout is easier when you have the UltimateTaste 900 with Multidoor flexibility, which provides you enough storage space for everything.
3. Slow spoilage
Generally, fruits and vegetables have to be stored in a humid environment to keep them fresh, crisp and bursting with flavour for longer. But too much humidity and they could rot, too little and they could wilt.
TasteLockAuto crispers of the UltimateTaste 900 control humidity levels with a membrane that automatically releases excess moisture to reduce condensation and stop early spoilage.
4. Track temperatures
As a general rule, stick to 4°C below to slow down bacteria growth. However, other items may require different temperatures to keep their freshness and flavour, like meat at -2°C or some fruits at 7°C.
To store them in the most ideal setting, use the TasteSealFlex compartment of the UltimateTaste 900. It has five presets from -23°C to 7°C so it can easily adapt to any temperature you need.
Electrolux UltimateTaste 900 refrigerator offers ideal storage with 5 temperature settings.
A fresh-smelling fridge means food tastes better and lasts longer. The UltimateTaste 900 Refrigerator makes it easier for you to keep it clean. Learn more about other refrigerators from Electrolux India.
- Storage space for all types of food and drinks.
- TasteLockPlus keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteSealFlex ideal storage with 5 temperatures.
- TasteLockAuto keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- TwinTech cooling help preserves taste and texture.
- TasteSeal keeps fish for 7 days* without freezing.
- TasteLockAuto keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
