Wicked stench in the fridge?

Question

ive got this stench coming out of the fridge ,theres nothing in the fridge which is out of date or exposed.the only thing that it could be in some red slmon that is in a bowl with cling wrap over it. how could it be that if it is sealed with plastic.im stuffed if i know what else it could be.the fridge is only 5 months old .

Answer 1

Try cleaning out the entire fridge, wipe down with a few drops of vanilla essence in a container/bucket water. Another option is to get an orange or 2, and wipe the sides of fridge with the cut bit of the orange, (the acidity in an orange should help with the smell and gets rid of nasty bacteria that COULD be growing inside.

Answer 2

I had this happen once and couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from.  I pulled out the crisper trays and something had spilled and ended up there.  Clean the fridge well and put a few boxes of open baking soda in the fridge.

Answer 3

Thoroughly clean your fridge and then place carb soda on a plate and place inside this will absorb any odours, replace weekly for the first month and then as needed.

Answer 4

Activated charcoal works even better than baking soda to absorb odors.

Answer 5

Once you've check the coils and drain hole and cleared the drip plate, wipe the inside with water with vanilla essence added (4 - 5 drops).   It will remove the stink.

Any fish kept more than a day will make it stink.

Answer 6

maybe try a baking soda box?  Thats what we do and it seems to help.  Just get a small box at the supermarket and leave it open inside the fridge.

Answer 7

lol give it a good clean out. Once it's clean, grab a box of bicarb soda and leave the open box in the back of the fridge. Itll absorb any odours. You could give it a go before you clean it out - I don't see why it wouldn't work (never tried it that way though). It's just most effective when you start with a clean slate.

Answer 8

Things You’ll Need:

Vinegar

Spray bottle

Paper towels

Step1

Shut off the power to the fridge; no sense in keeping it on since the door is going to stay open. Start going through the items in the fridge one by one. Put aside food items you deem worthy of keeping. Throw away any items that are expired, smell bad, or are unrecognizable. If you have any doubt about an item, throw it out. Wipe down any jars or bottles that are sticky. Keep up this process until every item is removed from the fridge including items in the pantries and drawers.

Step2

Take out anything pieces of the fridge that can be removed and wash them out using warm water and soap. This includes drawers and removable shelves. Wiping out everything is not enough; food has a tendency of getting underneath and in cracks.

Step3

Wipe up the bottom of the fridge where water and other junk has collected.

Step4

Make up a solution of three parts water to one part vinegar and put it in an empty spray bottle. Vinegar is completely safe if it gets inside food. It's also completely harmless to children and will completely sanitize your fridge and make it smell fresh. If you cannot make such a solution, you can use any household cleaner that sanitizes and is okay for use in the kitchen. Spray and wipe down your entire fridge including the inside and outside walls, ceiling, and shelves. Replace the drawers and other items you took out and washed.

Step5

Shut the fridge door and turn it back on. Place all of the good items back on the shelves in an orderly, easy to find manner.

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Either flush spoiled food down the toilet or throw it in the outside trash as soon as you are done cleaning your fridge. You don't want the smell to linger in your house or other thrown away food to start smelling.



Clean out your entire fridge at one time and take as little time as possible, preferable less than an hour. You have food out that will spoil if not placed back inside.



Your fridge should undergo a through cleaning as described at least once or twice a year.



A good time to tackle the fridge is right after the holiday meal to make room to put away all the extra holiday food.



You'll be tempted to, but do not eat or put back any food that is expired. Saving a little extra food or money is not worth possible food poisoning.

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To Deodorize

try this...

Baking soda and warm water will effectively clean and help deodorize a refrigerator. Simply dissolve about ½ cup of baking soda in a sink filled with warm water. Take out all shelves, bins, and any other removable parts. Wash and rinse the parts, and thoroughly dry them before replacement.

Good Luck !

Answer 9

pull out the bottom cover of the coils and check the drip pan for old yucky stufff

Answer 10

thoroughly clean your fridge as soon as you can!