Eliminating unpleasant odours from your home appliances naturally can be difficult! If you've tried everything, it's time to use our tips for successfully getting rid of bad freezer smells.
Don't let the bad smell in your freezer affect your food as we at OneHowTo explain how to get rid of freezer smells naturally and effectively, without resorting to any nasty chemicals or expensive cleaning products.
When the bad smells in the freezer are because of accumulated dirt, even if you try to mask these smells, you will not get rid of them! Follow these steps: empty the freezer, turn the appliance off, unplug the unit and wait for it to defrost. When the ice has melted, you will have to thoroughly clean every bit of dirt accumulated. You can use baking soda paste and water, but never soap because it is difficult to rinse. You should not use knives or sharp items either as you can hurt yourself. If you want more tips, you might find some handy hints in our article about how to clean your fridge.
If the freezer is very clean but is still giving off an unpleasant smell, OneHowTo recommend getting rid of bad freezer smells with a very natural and cheap solution: vinegar. It really is that easy! All you have to do is simply put a small amount of vinegar in a bowl and leave it in the freezer for a few minutes, removing before it freezes. You should find that this eliminates the unpleasant odour from your appliance.
If this fails, you can try to get rid of the freezer smell with another simple homemade trick. How? Boil some milk and put this mixture into a bowl in the freezer for a few minutes. If you want, you can also add a little vinegar to enhance the effect.
What more tricks do you know for getting rid of freezer smells? let us know in the comments!
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