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Nowhere can odors be more annoying than in the place where we store our food: the refrigerator.
The best tips for odor-free shelves.
Kassel – An unpleasant smell in the refrigerator can be a real appetite killer if those with a sweet tooth make their way to the kitchen during a craving.
But before you use chemical cleaners to combat the unpleasant smell during your next spring cleaning, you should take a look at your kitchen supplies.
There are a number of tried and tested home remedies that grandmothers have sworn by.
Coffee is one of the classic odor neutralizers.
The fragrant powder not only smells good, but can also be used excellently to absorb smells.
No matter whether refrigerator, car, living room or bathroom.
Unpleasant smells in the refrigerator: How to avoid them © imago images
Coffee, baking soda and vinegar: These home remedies eliminate odors in the refrigerator
Baking powder has proven itself as another household remedy.
Simply place a small plate of baking powder or coffee in the refrigerator and wait.
Alternatively, a sliced lemon, which gives off a pleasant scent, also helps.
Additionally, wipe the shelves with vinegar.
The acid kills bacteria that can cause the odors.
If all remedies no longer help, the only option is to carry out an intensive basic cleaning of the refrigerator.
In other words, remove everything from the refrigerator and carefully wipe and clean all shelves.
It is important to ensure that the cleaning cloth or sponge used for this purpose is not used too much.
Otherwise you just wipe out some bacterial cultures and replace them with sponge bacteria.
Refrigerators, rags and sponges: Where bacteria collect in the kitchen
Kitchen sponges can harbor over 360 different types of bacteria, including potential pathogens.
This was the result of a study published in Scientific
Reports
by the Furtwangen University (HFU), the Justus Liebig University in Giessen and the Helmholtz Zentrum München.
Common methods such as washing by hand or in the washing machine, as well as germ-killing treatment using a microwave, do not offer a long-term solution.
Therefore, the researchers recommend disposing of kitchen sponges weekly so that thorough cleaning does not cause duplicate work.
And so that the result lasts as long as possible, we recommend sticking to the following points:
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Regular Care: Always keep your refrigerator clean by cleaning up spills immediately.
It is recommended that you perform a thorough cleaning of the refrigerator every four to six weeks.
Disposal of perishables: Regularly check the refrigerator for expired or moldy food, such as open yogurt, to prevent unpleasant odors.
Cleaning collecting containers: The unpleasant smell in the refrigerator may occasionally not come from the inside, but from the condensation collecting container on the back of the device.
Likewise, dirt and mold may accumulate in the drain hole, which is why thorough cleaning is required.
Avoiding Odors: Store strong-smelling foods such as onions, garlic, or cheese in airtight containers to avoid spreading odors.
This keeps the fridge fresher for longer and the food more appetizing, so that those with a sweet tooth can continue to pursue their favorite hobby without restrictions.
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