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jmcquown[_2_]

On 1/30/2016 7:44 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:38:14 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 1/30/2016 7:26 PM, Je�us wrote:
>>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:59:06 -0400, 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.
>>>
>>> Sodium bicarb! How did I forget about that? Thanks. I might try some
>>> later if need be. I found a removable screen - not actually a filter
>>> as such - which was quite strong with the smell. I've cleaned it and
>>> will put it back in shortly.
>>>
>> I agree. Sodium bicarb is not a bad suggestion. It certainly can't
>> hurt. Oh, and put some in the freezer, too.
>
> Stop falling for that 60's marketing gimmick! Sodium bicarb in the
> fridge does nothing except puts money in Arm & Hammer's pockets.
>
> -sw
>
Yeah.... 29 cents is a huge profit.

Jill