Nobody likes a stinky, smelly refrigerator. Especially when you have no idea where the bad smell originates from. Well, it’s not too hard to get rid of those unpleasant odors, so here are some tips to help you deodorize your refrigerator quickly and safely.

Using white vinegar

White vinegar is an excellent odor neutralizer that helps eliminate odors. Put some on a paper towel and place in the back of the refrigerator. When the towel dries, use another.

Using gels to remove odors

You can buy these little packages anywhere, like in a grocery store or department store. Frankly, they work better than baking soda, so try putting one of these in the back of your fridge.

Nothing beats good old fashioned cleaning to deodorize your fridge

If you haven’t cleaned your refrigerator in a while, this is a great way to make your refrigerator smell like new. Turn off your refrigerator, unplug it, remove all food, and use any cleaning solution of your choice to clean and dry your drawers and wire shelves.

Doing this will also help keep your refrigerator interior squeaky clean and free of food stains (which may have caused the odors in the first place).

Freshly brewed ground coffee

Coffee is an effective way to absorb odors by keeping a small bowl in the refrigerator for a day. The only problem is that the inside of the fridge will smell like coffee! Some people will like it, but not all. So please consider it.

Fresh fruit

Some people may like this way more than using coffee grounds. Simply hollow out your favorite fruit, perhaps an orange, lemon, or grapefruit, and place it in the back of your refrigerator until it dries.

Oatmeal

Like coffee grounds, dry oatmeal is good at absorbing odors. Put some in a small bowl or plate, and these little flakes will neutralize any odors in your fridge.

Vanilla

Most people like the smell of vanilla extract, which can be found in the spice section of your store. Try soaking a piece of cloth or paper towel in vanilla and leaving it in the back of your refrigerator overnight. In the morning, it should smell nice and pleasant inside the refrigerator.

Make sure your freezer temperature is not too high

You don’t want your freezer temperature to be set too high. Having it too high can cause problems with food spoilage. Different manufacturers have different settings, so search online for the optimal way to set the proper temperature for your refrigerator and freezer.

Use your storage drawers wisely

The storage drawers in most modern refrigerators have humidity settings. Make sure the leafiest and thinnest vegetables are stored in the highest humidity drawers. Thicker foods don’t need as much moisture.

Concluding

Of course, the main resource for deodorizing your refrigerator is the box of baking soda, so having one on hand helps. If not, hopefully these other tips will help you keep your fridge smelling fresh every day.