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8 Easy Fridge Hacks To Get Rid Of Bad Smells

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8 Easy Fridge Hacks To Get Rid Of Bad Smells

De-stink your cooler with these easy tips

July 5, 2020

Badly stored food can harbour a formidable range of disease-causing bacteria. Make sure you stay safe and that your fridge is well-stocked and clean with these eight easy tips:

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8 Easy Fridge Hacks To Get Rid Of Bad Smells
1. Put a small bowl of vanilla essence on a shelf at the back
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This gives the fridge a nice smell. Ensure that it’s in a stable tupperware or container so it doesn’t spill in the fridge. You can also consider using other natural deodorisers like activated charcoal or baking soda to absorb odors.

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2. Don't jam food in
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Allow airflow between items. You should be able to see what’s at the back. If you can’t, it’s time for a clean-out.

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3. Wrap meat, chicken and fish in plastic wrap
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Place them on a plate to avoid them dripping on other foods. Keep fruit and vegetables in the crisper drawers and wipe them out regularly as water will accumulate, making the vegetables rotten. Store salamis and cheese in airtight containers so that their smell doesn’t taint other food.

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4. Split hot food into containers before cooling it in refrigerator
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While it’s a myth that you should let food cool before putting it into the fridge, you should at least divide the food into smaller portions before putting it into the fridge so that it cools more evenly and doesn’t over work your fridge too much.

Bacteria can grow pretty rapidly when food is left out for more than two hours at room temperature.

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5. Write the name of the dish and the date prepared
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Do this on containers and onto items you’d like to freeze or meals prepared in advance. This helps you distinguish between food that is going bad more easily.

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6. Clean up fruit juice spills quickly
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Especially if it lands on the fridge seal as this makes it prone to splitting.

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7. Close the fridge door after use
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Opening it, even just briefly, will cause the temperature regulator to readjust as cold air escapes quickly, wasting electricity and costing you money. Encourage everyone to do the same – especially teenage boys.

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8. Discard leftovers after two days
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Don’t rely on the ‘sniff test’ – while it’s a good measure of edibility, it doesn’t ensure safety. Plus, certain smells can take forever to get rid off when they’ve been exposed to your fridge.

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