Top mount freezer refrigerators or any type of refrigerator will surely turn smelly without proper care and maintenance. Food can easily turn rancid inside the machine. Spoiled fishes and vegetables can quickly make the machine smell repugnant.
Keeping your refrigerator odor-free is fairly easy. But before that, you have to clean your fridge first.
Here are steps on how to bad odor out from refrigerator you would want to follow:
Unplug your fridge and get to know the source of the smell. Once you have identified the source of the smell, remove them from the fridge and dispose of them neatly. Leave the door open to allow the bad smell to dissipate.
While waiting for the smell to be completely eliminated, try cleaning the fridge. Remove the contents and sort them out. Mix a few drops of your liquid dish washing soap into a basin full of water. Dip a small sponge in the mixture and use it to clean the interior of the fridge.
Get rid of crusty stains or spilled drinks. Also, clean the compartments and make sure there are no oils or blood stains left in there. If there are any blood stains, remove the stains using the sponge and immediately treat the area with a vinegar solution. This will help remove germs and bacteria. Clean the sponge before using it again to clean the rest of your fridge.
Find out if the drip pan is full.
The bottom of the machine can also turn smelly if the contents of the drip pan are not disposed of. Carefully remove collected water from the drip pan.
After cleaning, place the contents of your fridge back inside once again. Organize your fridge properly.
In order to maintain the freshness of your fridge, use the following tips:
Place a few charcoal pieces in an open metal container.
Place it in your fridge. Charcoal has the ability to absorb bad odor and improve the quality of air inside the machine. You can also use activated charcoal powder if you want. Just place the powder in a small container and place the container in the fridge.
Lemon is a natural deodorizer.
You can try using lemon peel. Just place a handful of lemon peel on a small platter and place the platter inside the fridge. You can also use lemon wedges if you want.
