Unpleasant freezer odors can be removed with white vinegar or baking soda. Once the freezer has been cleaned, vanilla essence can then be applied to give a pleasant vanilla smell.
Baking soda, coffee grounds, activated charcoal, or cat litter can also be left in the freezer to remove odors, and keep odors from coming back. Liquid chlorine bleach, diluted with water, can also remove bacteria and mold; however, it may damage freezer surfaces, and caution should be taken.
A smelly freezer is usually caused by spills and expired food, which leads to smelly bacteria and mold. It is essential to clean up food spills and throw out expired food, as the longer you ignore the problem, the more likely it is that odors will seep into the insulation and gaskets. Once odors get into the insulation, they can become virtually impossible to remove. Ensuring that food in the freezer is sealed can also prevent expired food odors from stinking out the entire freezer.
Cleaning with either baking soda or vinegar is usually enough to clean and remove freezer odors. However, if the smell remains, cleaning with baking soda, vinegar, and bleach may be required. Using vanilla, baking soda, coffee grounds, activated charcoal, or cat litter is optional.
If the odor is particularly unpleasant or difficult to remove, the evaporator coils, usually at the back of the freezer, should be cleaned.
The first step is to remove all the food from the freezer so that you can clean it properly. Check for food that has expired or packaging that is leaking. Next, remove the shelves or drawers as it will be easier to clean them when they’re out of the freezer.
As previously mentioned, it is best to avoid using bleach to clean the freezer as it can damage freezer surfaces, and irritate or burn your skin. However, if the odor is particularly strong and hard to remove, bleach, diluted with water, can be used in some cases. Just make sure to wear protective gloves and rinse the shelves and drawers with water after cleaning with the bleach solution.
After cleaning with baking soda or vinegar, vanilla essence can be used to either further clean the freezer or left in the freezer to remove odors.
If cleaning the freezer surfaces, shelves, and drawers fails to remove the odor, dirty evaporator coils may be causing the unpleasant smell.
Make sure the power is disconnected before accessing the coils.
The evaporator coils are typically located at the back of the freezer. Depending on the type of freezer, the panel covering the coils may need to be unscrewed, or wedged off with a flat-edge screwdriver.
Depending on the type of freezer, you may need to allow for ice around the coils to defrost.
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