Its all about prevention and proper storage.
I open up the fridge, and I am greeted by some funky smell, regardless.
Doing a little bit every day is better than waiting days or weeks before tidying it up.
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Stay in the habit of discarding food the moment it goes bad and immediately wiping up any spills.
Then, be sure to look for any food past its prime.
There is nothing worse than holding onto expired food, says Ziata.
Dont wait for garbage pick-up day, toss it immediately.
To keep food from going back quickly, proper storage is important.
Dont keep liquids or cooked food uncovered.
Raw poultry should be stored on the lowest shelf in your fridge.
Many modern refrigerators now have specifically labeled drawers for produce, eggs, and more.
Martinez suggests one extra step when deep cleaning.
Afterwards, apply a bleach and water sanitizing solution following the instructions, generally included on the bleach bottle.
Let it sit for 10 minutes with doors open and proper ventilation and remove it preferably with paper towels.
What About Baking Soda?
Theres a good chance you have an open box of baking soda tucked in your fridge.
It really can help keep your fridge from smelling.
verify you launch the box or purchase one specifically for fridge odors.
That box usually has more holes in the side.
