How to deal with peculiar smell in the refrigerator

How to deal with peculiar smell in the refrigerator? 10 practical methods to help you solve it easily

Refrigerator odor is a common trouble for many families. It not only affects the quality of food storage, but may also breed bacteria. This article will combine the hot topics and user concerns on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out 10 efficient methods for removing refrigerator odors, and provide structured data reference.

1. Analysis of the sources of refrigerator odor (relevant to hot topics)

2. Top 10 efficient deodorizing methods (integration of hot content)

1. Activated carbon adsorption method

Put 100-200g of activated carbon into a gauze bag and place it on each layer of the refrigerator. It can be used repeatedly after being exposed to the sun for 4 hours every 2 weeks, and the effect will last for 30 days.

2. Deodorize coffee grounds

Spread the used coffee grounds flat on a plate and put them in the refrigerator. Caffeine and porous structure neutralize odors while delivering a fresh scent.

3. White vinegar disinfection method

Wipe the inner wall with white vinegar diluted in a 1:1 ratio, which can both sterilize and neutralize alkaline odors. Recent data from Douyin’s popular challenge #refrigeratorcleaning contest shows that this method has a sterilization rate of 92%.

4. Orange peel/lemon slice method

Fresh citrus peels contain limonene, a natural deodorant. Xiaohongshu’s recent popular post suggests: Replace it 3-4 times a week for better results with continued use.

5. Baking Soda Solution

Put 50g of edible baking soda in a bowl to maintain the deodorizing effect for one month. In the topic #life小tips on Weibo, this method was praised by 87% of users.

3. Tips for preventing odor generation (structured suggestions)

4. Special scene processing (hotly discussed cases on the Internet)

Odor after power outage:Zhihu Hot Post recommends wiping with diluted 84 disinfectant (1:200) and then placing a bowl of crushed charcoal to eliminate the musty smell in 48 hours.

Seafood odor:The actual measurement video of the UP owner of station B shows that spraying medical alcohol (75%) on kitchen paper and hanging it can decompose fishy substances such as trimethylamine in 6 hours.

5. Ranking of results measured by netizens

Summary:Based on the popularity data and user feedback across the Internet, it is recommended to use a combination of activated carbon + regular white vinegar for cleaning, which can quickly remove odors and maintain the effect for a long time. Remember to replace the sealing strip every 3 months to prevent odors from occurring at the source.