On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:59:13 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:24:55 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
> >As per subject heading, I have a mild but persistent smell in my
> >fridge, as though something in there is bad - only problem is, there
> >isn't anything in there like that.
> >
> >A few days ago I removed everything and thoroughly cleaned the fridge,
> >then checked (and cleaned) every item before returning them to the
> >fridge. I never did find the cause, although I did suspect an egg
> >carton that has been reused many times (that never went back into the
> >fridge). I also checked the eggs for any bad ones. Nope.
> >
> >Yesterday I tried an onion halved, then some vanilla extract.
> >To no avail...
> >
> >The fridge is in good condition and about 5 y/o now. Always been kept
> >clean. There are one or two vents inside the fridge I haven't
> >investigated as yet... but will after posting this.
> >
> >Does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of the smell?
> >No, I'm not buying a new fridge, so let's not go there
>
> Try putting a box of Baking Soda (opened) in it, works as a good
> deodorizer.

Baking soda is a good fix. They make boxes of Arm and Hammer now with mesh sides especially for the fridge.