How do you remove odors from an unused refrigerator?

Question

How do you remove odors from an unused refrigerator?

Answer 1

Rod has the right answer!  

Odor comes from bacteria and mold.  Must clean the frig until it is clean. Bleach will kill the mold and the bacteria.  Good to let the bleach sit on the surface for at least an hour.  Don't stay in the room. Kinda toxic.

Answer 2

If it's already clean and just musty, stuff it full of crumpled newspaper for a few days.

Answer 3

open the door and clean the fridge  out with Fantastik , then rinse it out with a clean damp cloth , buy a box of baking soda and place it in side ,plug the fridge on and the baking soda will take care of the odour , always keep a box in the fridge even when you use your fridge all the time .

Answer 4

Wipe it down with a good cleaner. Then put a box of baking soda in it. It should clear it right up.

Answer 5

I've got the best solution for eliminating the odor for good... and safe and totally fragrance free. Go out and get a couple of the FRIDGE-IT activated carbon odor absorbers - little purple cube - not the imitations. and put a couple in fridge and also freezer.  Totally unscented so it actually eliminates odor rather than covering up with some nasty fragrance and totally safe to use.

I've used these for worst smells in fridge and ice in freezer.  Also, took care of spoiled fish in car  Also have two cats and use these on litter box - they are FANTASTIC No spills or chemicals to worry about. You can buy these in kitchen gadget stores or just go direct which is what I do - contact them at [e-mail] and ask for order form. You get it right away.

Definitely the way to go. try it.

Good luck

Answer 6

Wash it out with a solution of bleach and water, let that sit for an hour or so, rince out and follow up with a baking soda solution. Finally wipe dry with a lint-free cloth.