And how to finally get rid of the funk.
It ranges from a spoiled stench to a stale scent that just smellsoff.
(And then it just permeates your food so it eventasteslike your fridge…
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Many times, expired or spoiled food, and even crumbs, can decompose and cause persistent odors.
So, always get rid of whatever is causing the odor!
(You dont want lingering crumbs to continue decomposing!)
A thorough deep cleaning is essential, Pleshek says.
He says, It’s best to give it a quick wipe down and clean about once a week.
I really like to do this before we go grocery shopping.
That way, I don’t have much to clean around.
And theAmerican Cleaning Institute(ACI) agrees with this schedule.
She says, I love using my handheld steam cleaner to loosen grime.
It makes it easier to wipe things away without the need for harsh chemicals.
It keeps the fridge fresh and odor-free.
She also cautions against cooking or baking with baking soda thats been used as an odor-eliminator.
Youll also be using the smells it absorbed as well!
But be aware they might be making your smelly sitch worse.
However, for storing food,glass containersare superior as they resist odors and seal in freshness.
DApolito points out this is another bad habit people might not realize theyre making.
Not Using Washable Mats
Keeping your fridge shelves unlined is not going to help your stinky dilemma.
