On Mon, 1 Feb 2016 08:36:12 -0000 (UTC), gregz >
wrote:

>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
>
>Aside from servicing, put vinegar in a wide bowl. Set inside running.

Thanks Greg. I'll try some charcoal first and if that fails, I'll try
vinegar. The smell isn't all /that/ bad, it's only subtle and I do
have a very keen sense of smell, others might not even notice it. But
it's something likely to get worse, and not get better over time.