The refrigerator in the kitchen is a master!Constantly collects tribute from us, filling his insatiable gut. But, mind you, the master is kind – he gave back as much as he took. True, sometimes he is capricious. Sometimes he returns the product spoiled, and sometimes, if not spoiled, then with some strange smell. And how to eliminate the smell in the refrigerator? Or rather, how to prevent its appearance? Let's figure it out.
Smell in the new refrigerator
If you think you're new, just fromthe refrigerator does not smell from the packaging, then you are mistaken. Any new thing (especially household appliances) has a specific technical smell. So, having bought a new refrigerator, you must eliminate this smell. Otherwise, the technical aroma will be acquired by the products placed in the womb of this unit. First of all, the refrigerator must be washed thoroughly. Use any detergent for this, just do not use abrasives. You can also make a solution of ordinary baking soda and wash your brand new refrigerator with this solution. By the way, do not forget that you need to wash not only the inner walls, but also all the fittings: lattice and glass shelves, boxes for fruits and vegetables, containers. Rinse and wipe the entire refrigerator outside, paying special attention to its back wall. After this, rinse the refrigerator again (or even twice) with clean water and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. After water procedures, leave the refrigerator to air out, opening the door to the refrigerator itself and to the freezer. After two or three hours, you can start using your new purchase. As a rule, these procedures are enough to eliminate the smell in a new refrigerator. But most importantly, be vigilant when buying a refrigerator. Even in the store, pay attention not only to the appearance, configuration and price of the unit, but also do not be lazy to open the door and smell it. Even if you look a little strange, but you are going to spend your money, which means that your desire to buy a quality thing fully explains such strange behavior. Many manufacturers use cheap polymer materials that emit a sharp unpleasant odor. Of course, such a smell may then disappear without a trace, but it is possible that you will not be able to get rid of it. By the way, the presence of a fragrance in a new refrigerator should also alert you: well, high-quality household appliances should not emit such a smell that you need a fragrance.
Prevent odors
Having figured out the new refrigerator,try to do everything so that no foreign smell appears in it. Such a smell in the refrigerator appears either as a result of improper storage of products, or as a consequence of poor maintenance of the refrigerator. Therefore, always store products by placing them in airtight containers. Of course, this applies, first of all, to those products that smell strongly. For example, cheeses, sausages, marinades, pickles and smoked foods. Onions, garlic, cabbage have a strong (and not very pleasant) smell. Celery, apples, lemon, bananas, bell peppers have a pleasant, but also very strong smell that can be transmitted to other products. Ready-made meals stored in the refrigerator do not always leave a good smell. Therefore, only saucepans with tight-fitting lids, cling film and airtight containers will help you prevent the appearance of foreign smells in the refrigerator. But vegetables and fruits should never be packed in polyethylene - in the film they will begin to "suffocate", rot and rot. Just make sure they are clean and dry. In addition, you should carefully monitor the expiration dates of products, check the refrigerator more often for the presence of sour milk, rotten vegetables and fruits, slippery cheese, moldy jam or fermented juice. Sometimes a spoiled piece of cheese or expired kefir can emit such a persistent smell that it can be quite problematic to get rid of it later. Each time you wash the refrigerator, pay special attention to the drain hole for melt water: if it is clogged, an unpleasant smell will inevitably appear. If necessary, rinse the hoses with warm soapy water, and wipe the refrigerator itself with a damp sponge or cloth soaked in vinegar or ammonia. Never keep the refrigerator door open for a long time, make sure it is always tightly closed. At the slightest suspicion of a musty smell, immediately defrost, wash and thoroughly ventilate the refrigerator. In fact, following the operating rules, properly storing food and timely defrosting and washing the refrigerator will help you prevent the appearance of an unpleasant smell in it. Well, and if it does appear, then special measures must be taken. But this is a separate conversation. We advise you to read:
