How to get a bad smell out of a cooler?

Question

We borrowed a cooler from a friend and it has a really bad smell in it..

Any ideas how to get rid of it?

Answer 1

I would wipe it with vanilla essence.

Answer 2

Since the bad smell is from bacteria, soaking in a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water will kill the bacteria and eliminate the smell, as someone above mentioned. Let it soak in this solution overnight and then flush with plenty of clear water.

Answer 3

Try Tea Tree Oil or lemon juice and soak it over night.  If there is mildew then you need to bleach it to kill the bacteria.  

Answer 4

beleive it or not coffee

Answer 5

Fill the cooler with warm water and baking soda.  Let it sit overnight.

If that doesn't work, try a bit of lemon juice mixed with baking soda and scrub the inside of the cooler.

Remember food goes in the cooler so you want to clean it without using anything toxic.

Answer 6

~~Give it a good washing with soap and water and let it air dry. Then after completely dry wad up newspapers and stuff them in, close the door and leave overnight. Should be odor free when you remove them.~~

Answer 7

febreeze/

Answer 8

Wash it out with some bleach water and rinse well...