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  • Clean the fridge properly and remove expired or spoiled food items.
  • Wipe shelves and corners with baking soda mixed in warm water.
  • Keep an open bowl of baking soda inside the fridge to absorb odors.
  • Lemon slices or coffee grounds are also commonly used for reducing smell.
  • Store strong-smelling foods in airtight containers.
  • Check the vegetable tray and drain area because hidden moisture can cause bad odor.
  • Keep the fridge dry and avoid leaving spills for too long.
  • Activated charcoal can also help absorb strong smells effectively.

Honestly, regular cleaning and removing old food on time is usually the best way to keep a fridge smelling fresh.

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Updated on06/05/26
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1. Baking soda

Take a bowl full of baking soda place this inside your fridge and close the door. Leave it for a couple of hours. Baking soda has magical odor-killing properties.

2. Vinegar

Vinegar has the property to neutralize the bad smells that come out of your refrigerator. Put a cup or bowl filled with white vinegar in the fridge to get rid of bad odor.

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3. Oatmeal

Full of fiber and full of killing bad odor agents. Oatmeal removes bad odor if stored in the refrigerator in an aluminum bowl.

4. Lemon

Cut a few slices of lemon and place them inside the fridge. Leave them for a couple of hours, it will help in absorb the unpleasant smell from your fridge

5. Naphthalene Balls

Add some naphthalene balls to the tray of the refrigerator and leave them for a few hours.

P.S. The most important tip is to allow proper circulation in the refrigerator, so don't fill too many things in one go.

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Updated on05/28/26
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