Prevent Food Odors from Developing in Your Refrigerator

One of the best ways to deal with odors in your refrigerator is to prevent them from happening. Here are a few tips to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh:

• Keep an open box of baking soda inside and replace it every 3 months.

• Clean up any spills immediately.

• Always store food in a covered container and dispose of food as soon as you suspect that it's bad.
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• Make sure that your refrigerator is kept at the proper temperature. It is important to keep the temperature low enough to slow bacteria growth.

• Periodically empty your refrigerator of all food, dispose of any spoiled food, and thoroughly scrub down the interior and exterior.