Every refrigerator can develop an unpleasant odor from the food stored in it. Simple cleaning and wiping will not always remove it. An odor neutralizer for the refrigerator can help all housewives here. You can do it yourself. It does not take a lot of time. To do this, you can use things that are in every home. These absorbers have a number of advantages: they are cheap and easy to manufacture. But at the same time, their validity period is short; such neutralizers last only a couple of days.
Activated carbon
This drug is included in almost all store-bought odor absorbers. Activated carbon is very cheap and almost every housewife has it. If you don’t have it, then such tablets can be purchased at any pharmacy for pennies. To combat unpleasant odors in the refrigerator, activated carbon tablets can be placed on a plate or wrapped in mesh material in the form of candy for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance on one of the shelves.
Baking soda
Sodium bicarbonate (aka sodium bicarbonate) not only has the ability to absorb unpleasant odors, but also disinfects and freshens the air. For the refrigerator compartment you need a little (you can put containers with a small amount of soda on several shelves). You can use caps from plastic bottles or lids from baby food jars as a container for soda.But if there is a lot of humidity in the refrigerator, then soda is not very effective. It will simply absorb moisture and will neutralize odors ineffectively, since a crust will form on the soda.
Lemon
Lemon is very good at fighting the problem of unpleasant odors in the refrigerator. This fruit can be cut into slices and put on a plate, or just the lemon peel can be laid out on the shelves. The most important thing is not to let it rot and replace it with a new one in a timely manner. Otherwise, the smell will get even worse. Freshly squeezed lemon juice will also be a great helper. It will need to be diluted in water in a ratio of 2:1 and wipe the refrigerator, paying attention to the ceiling and food trays.
Vinegar
Table vinegar is also great at fighting unpleasant odors. Moreover, every housewife has it in her kitchen. Vinegar should be diluted in water in a 1:1 ratio and wipe the inside of the refrigerator, paying special attention to the ceiling and food trays. During this procedure, the refrigerator can be left connected to the power grid.
Natural coffee
Coffee beans cannot neutralize the smell of food in the refrigerator, although it has its own strong, persistent aroma. But coffee masks unpleasant odors well. Coffee beans or ground coffee can be scattered in small bags and placed on the shelves of the refrigerator.
All the presented methods of odor neutralizers in the refrigerator can be combined to obtain a more effective result. Some of them can be used to clean the air not only in the refrigerator, but also in the rooms of an apartment or house.
Your things for the home are very interesting and original. I’ve been collecting corks for a long time, but over time I’m running out of time and don’t have enough time to do such nice crafts. And yet, I think the time will come.
Thanks for the messages. Good luck to you!!!
Z.E.