hi everyone, we accidently left some food in the freezer and turned off the fridge. now it is turned back on and cleaned it smells. any ideas how to get rid of the smell?
After you have cleaned the freezer , wipe it out with good old vanilla essants not the right spelling and then close the door, getting the inside temp down and latter open the door, the frozen smell will fall out the freezer.
This is what we did continually with our transport frig vans, going from one product to another. Trick was to open the frig does with the motor still going to blow the stale smell right out the door just before you got to the next client.
Fresh raw chicken to fruit and veg or fish to chocolate. We had also a freshener but that was mainly to hide a smell from the client.
Hope this helps. Cheers
-- Edited by Radar on Sunday 29th of December 2013 10:53:00 AM
I use a little Bicarbonate of Soda on a soft cloth and wipe over all the surfaces taking care not to scratch the plastic bits. Bicarb can be a bit abrasive. Wash it all out with soapy water, dry then a quick wipe with Vanilla escence. You can also put in a saucer with some coffee granules (Instant) for a few days, it attracts moisture and odours too.
Years ago when preparing a little old lady for a removal ,she asked what to do with the fridge. We explained if she left it running she could pack the cool items and the freezer stuff in an Esky just before we packed it in the truck. Or, she could take all the stuff and get a friend to keep it for her till she was in her new place. We advised her to wash and dry the fridge and put some coffee granules around in a saucer to keep the fridge fresh.
Imagine our surprise when we arrived on the day and went to move the fridge. There were twenty or so Tea bags tied to the racks.
She told us she couldn't remember if we had said Tea or Coffee.
