Simple Solutions To Ridding Fridge Of Food Odors

If refrigerator odors are a problem, try these solutions:

Pour a box of baking soda in a jellyroll pan and place the pan on a shelf in the refrigerator to absorb the odors.

Spread activated charcoal (sometimes available at appliance or pet stores) onto jellyroll pans and place the pans on the refrigerator shelves.

Place freshly ground coffee in cereal bowls inside the refrigerator for several days. A slight coffee odor may remain, but it will disappear after washing the inside of the refrigerator.

Pack each refrigerator shelf with crumpled newspaper. Set a cup of water on the top shelf or sprinkle the newspapers lightly with water. This method takes five to six days but will eliminate strong odors, according to the experts at Whirlpool.

Several odor-removing commercial products are available. Some may mask instead of eliminate the odor, and others are not safe for use around food. Read product labels carefully to determine if a cleaner or deodorizer is safe to use in a refrigerator; follow instructions carefully.