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

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:25:20 PM UTC-8, 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


what about your freezer? Did you check that?

On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:48:01 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> wrote:

>On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:25:20 PM UTC-8, 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
>
>
>what about your freezer? Did you check that?

No need to as it's an entirely separate compartment. I have an 'upside
down' fridge - this is the exact model:
http://www.comparison.com.au/fridges...olux/EBM4300SB
Thanks anyway.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jill

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.

I put some bicarb into the small 1.5x1.5" removable screen in the
yesterday. It seems to be helping quite a bit.

On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:45:58 +1100, Jeßus > 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.
>
>I put some bicarb into the small 1.5x1.5" removable screen in the
>yesterday. It seems to be helping quite a bit.

Febreeze... much better.

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

On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:10:18 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:52:28 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 1/30/2016 7:44 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:38:14 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>
>> Yeah.... 29 cents is a huge profit.
>
>More importantly, it's a waste of $.29.
>
>-sw

Costs a lot more than 29¢ nowadays... I'd guess a dead mouse under the
fridge... get a smarter cat.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ds=baking+soda

On 31/1/2016 11:07 Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:59:06 -0400, wrote:
>
>> Try putting a box of Baking Soda (opened) in it, works as a good
>> deodorizer.
>
> Urban myth/marketing bullshit! Baking soda does practically nothing
> for odors in the fridge unless you pour it on the source of the odor
> itself.

Angry little man has such a way with words.

--
Bruce

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...
> On 31/1/2016 11:07 Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:59:06 -0400, wrote:
>>
>>> Try putting a box of Baking Soda (opened) in it, works as a good
>>> deodorizer.
>>
>> Urban myth/marketing bullshit! Baking soda does practically nothing
>> for odors in the fridge unless you pour it on the source of the odor
>> itself.
>
> Angry little man has such a way with words.

Who cares what he thinks or says.



--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

On 31/1/2016 19:50 Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "Bruce" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 31/1/2016 11:07 Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:59:06 -0400, wrote:
>>>
>>>> Try putting a box of Baking Soda (opened) in it, works as a good
>>>> deodorizer.
>>>
>>> Urban myth/marketing bullshit! Baking soda does practically nothing
>>> for odors in the fridge unless you pour it on the source of the odor
>>> itself.
>>
>> Angry little man has such a way with words.
>
> Who cares what he thinks or says.

Truer words were never spoken.

--
Bruce

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...
> On 31/1/2016 19:50 Ophelia wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "Bruce" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 31/1/2016 11:07 Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:59:06 -0400, wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Try putting a box of Baking Soda (opened) in it, works as a good
>>>>> deodorizer.
>>>>
>>>> Urban myth/marketing bullshit! Baking soda does practically nothing
>>>> for odors in the fridge unless you pour it on the source of the odor
>>>> itself.
>>>
>>> Angry little man has such a way with words.
>>
>> Who cares what he thinks or says.
>
> Truer words were never spoken.

If he has another pop at me, I am sure someone will let me know

--
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"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> 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

Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
one since with such a pan but...

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:16:24 PM UTC-8, Julie Bove wrote:


>
> Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
> and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
> one since with such a pan but...


That is actually a really good idea. There is a drip pan or evaporation pan where any moisture from the automatic defrost is eliminated. The pan may need cleaning or there could be a clog in the ducting that directs moisture to the pan.

Pull out your fridge and check behind and underneath.

could be the drip pan, or, as Sheldon said, could be a dead mouse or something rotten back there.

On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:13:03 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> wrote:

>On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:16:24 PM UTC-8, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>> and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>> one since with such a pan but...
>
>
>That is actually a really good idea. There is a drip pan or evaporation pan where any moisture from the automatic defrost is eliminated. The pan may need cleaning or there could be a clog in the ducting that directs moisture to the pan.
>
>Pull out your fridge and check behind and underneath.
>
>could be the drip pan, or, as Sheldon said, could be a dead mouse or something rotten back there.

Thanks, will check later in the morning.

On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:13:03 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> wrote:

>On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:16:24 PM UTC-8, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>> and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>> one since with such a pan but...
>
>
>That is actually a really good idea. There is a drip pan or evaporation pan where any moisture from the automatic defrost is eliminated. The pan may need cleaning or there could be a clog in the ducting that directs moisture to the pan.
>
>Pull out your fridge and check behind and underneath.
>
>could be the drip pan, or, as Sheldon said, could be a dead mouse or something rotten back there.

I had a mouse stinking under my fridge, that happens when one of my
cats catches one in the kitchen at night, kills it and continues to
bat it about, if it goes under the fridge or stove the cat can't get
it out and so it eventually stinks.

Some people think their fridge has no drip pan because it's not
readilly apparent as it's located a bit higher up off the floor and
behind that narrow grill at the very bottom. Pull out the grill and
there will be the drip pan. It could be the drain tube is clogged,
spiders spin webs in those tubes... pull out the bottom crisper
drawers and you'll see the drain hole, clean it with a skinny bottle
brush... if you've never pulled out those crisper bins you may be in
for a shock to find a puddle of stinkin' muck at the bottom of your
fridge... watch out for the creature from the black lagoon.

On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:16:14 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
.. .
>> 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
>
>Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>one since with such a pan but...

Thanks Julie, I'll check for a drip pan later when the sun comes up.

On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:47:13 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:

>On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:16:14 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>>
>>Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>>and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>>one since with such a pan but...
>
>Thanks Julie, I'll check for a drip pan later when the sun comes up.

Yep, there is a drip tray underneath. It had a small amount of water
in it, not smelly at all though and surprisingly clean since I haven't
so much as looked at it in 5 years...

On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:47:13 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:

>On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:16:14 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> 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
>>
>>Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>>and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>>one since with such a pan but...
>
>Thanks Julie, I'll check for a drip pan later when the sun comes up.

Every frost free unit I've seen has a drip pan, sometimes not readily
seen... the owner's manual will show where it is... often it's only
half the fridge width and set a bit higher up off the floor so there's
enough room to dust underneath without pulling the fridge all the way
out from the wall, but then therre'd be a removeable grille for
access. Also pull out the bottom vegetable bin(s), clean underneath
and unplug the drain hole, spiders clog them, sometimes schmutz grows
inside... I've seen where people have never pulled out a vegetable
bin, they just clean the inside with a sponge... they can't pull it
out unless they pull the fridge out, and because of the location,
maybe in a corner of the room up against a wall, the door won't open
all the way so the bin can't be removed... sometimes people have the
fridge jammed tight into a recess that prevents the door opening
enough to pull out the bin and also so it's difficult to pull the
fridge out enough to fully open the door. I've seen an instance where
the door needed to be unbolted and removed in order to pull out the
bin... shortly after the fridge was installed they had a cabinet built
that prevented the door from being fully opened and another cabinet on
the oppostie wall of their galley kitchen that prevented the fridge
from being pulled out. It was one of these huge Sub Zero fridges that
they thought would last forever so they built the kitchen around it...
they had far more dollars than functioning brain cells.

On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:42:52 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:47:13 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:16:14 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
>>>> 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
>>>
>>>Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>>>and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>>>one since with such a pan but...
>>
>>Thanks Julie, I'll check for a drip pan later when the sun comes up.
>
>Every frost free unit I've seen has a drip pan, sometimes not readily
>seen... the owner's manual will show where it is... often it's only
>half the fridge width and set a bit higher up off the floor so there's
>enough room to dust underneath without pulling the fridge all the way
>out from the wall, but then therre'd be a removeable grille for
>access. Also pull out the bottom vegetable bin(s), clean underneath
>and unplug the drain hole, spiders clog them, sometimes schmutz grows
>inside... I've seen where people have never pulled out a vegetable
>bin, they just clean the inside with a sponge... they can't pull it
>out unless they pull the fridge out, and because of the location,
>maybe in a corner of the room up against a wall, the door won't open
>all the way so the bin can't be removed... sometimes people have the
>fridge jammed tight into a recess that prevents the door opening
>enough to pull out the bin and also so it's difficult to pull the
>fridge out enough to fully open the door.

At this point the only thing left to do is clean the drain pipe
itself, everything else (including tray) has been checked and cleaned.

>I've seen an instance where
>the door needed to be unbolted and removed in order to pull out the
>bin... shortly after the fridge was installed they had a cabinet built
>that prevented the door from being fully opened and another cabinet on
>the oppostie wall of their galley kitchen that prevented the fridge
>from being pulled out. It was one of these huge Sub Zero fridges that
>they thought would last forever so they built the kitchen around it...
>they had far more dollars than functioning brain cells.

Something like that might be okay if you're fabulously rich and can
afford to have it dealt with, it's not something I would do unless
rich. Doing something like that is just begging for the fridge to
fail...

On 1/30/2016 5:24 PM, Je�us 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
>

Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.

Sky

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On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:05:44 -0600, Sky >
wrote:

>
>Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
>the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
>charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
>the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
>'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.
>
>Sky

Yes, that's a great suggestion. Years ago a man who worked in the
same area as me went on vacation for three weeks and flipped the
switch on the mains in his house before leaving. Trouble was, since
the last time he had added a freezer.

When they came home the place reeked. The freezer was imbued with the
smell and someone suggested buying bags of charcoal, opening and
putting in the freezer. It did the trick and eliminated the smell.

On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:24:10 -0400, wrote:

>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:05:44 -0600, Sky >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
>>the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
>>charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
>>the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
>>'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.
>>
>>Sky
>
>Yes, that's a great suggestion. Years ago a man who worked in the
>same area as me went on vacation for three weeks and flipped the
>switch on the mains in his house before leaving. Trouble was, since
>the last time he had added a freezer.
>
>When they came home the place reeked. The freezer was imbued with the
>smell and someone suggested buying bags of charcoal, opening and
>putting in the freezer. It did the trick and eliminated the smell.

That's pretty impressive. I've known of freezers and eskis (aka
coolers?) where stuff was left in them and went bad, there was
seemingly no way to get the smell out of the plastic, no matter how
much you cleaned them.

On Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:06:13 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:

>On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:24:10 -0400, wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:05:44 -0600, Sky >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
>>>the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
>>>charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
>>>the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
>>>'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.
>>>
>>>Sky
>>
>>Yes, that's a great suggestion. Years ago a man who worked in the
>>same area as me went on vacation for three weeks and flipped the
>>switch on the mains in his house before leaving. Trouble was, since
>>the last time he had added a freezer.
>>
>>When they came home the place reeked. The freezer was imbued with the
>>smell and someone suggested buying bags of charcoal, opening and
>>putting in the freezer. It did the trick and eliminated the smell.
>
>That's pretty impressive. I've known of freezers and eskis (aka
>coolers?) where stuff was left in them and went bad, there was
>seemingly no way to get the smell out of the plastic, no matter how
>much you cleaned them.

It took years for our second fridge. We used baking soda, charcoal,
commercial odor killers, I washed the interior I don't know how many
times. I finally gained ground when I poured pure bleach down the
drain hose at the back of the fridge. That is one tough problem.
Janet US

On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:21:07 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

>On Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:06:13 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:24:10 -0400, wrote:
>>
>>>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:05:44 -0600, Sky >
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
>>>>the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
>>>>charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
>>>>the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
>>>>'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.
>>>>
>>>>Sky
>>>
>>>Yes, that's a great suggestion. Years ago a man who worked in the
>>>same area as me went on vacation for three weeks and flipped the
>>>switch on the mains in his house before leaving. Trouble was, since
>>>the last time he had added a freezer.
>>>
>>>When they came home the place reeked. The freezer was imbued with the
>>>smell and someone suggested buying bags of charcoal, opening and
>>>putting in the freezer. It did the trick and eliminated the smell.
>>
>>That's pretty impressive. I've known of freezers and eskis (aka
>>coolers?) where stuff was left in them and went bad, there was
>>seemingly no way to get the smell out of the plastic, no matter how
>>much you cleaned them.
>
>It took years for our second fridge. We used baking soda, charcoal,
>commercial odor killers, I washed the interior I don't know how many
>times. I finally gained ground when I poured pure bleach down the
>drain hose at the back of the fridge. That is one tough problem.
>Janet US


Did you have a nice dinner last night ?

On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:21:07 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

>On Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:06:13 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:24:10 -0400, wrote:
>>
>>>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:05:44 -0600, Sky >
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
>>>>the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
>>>>charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
>>>>the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
>>>>'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.
>>>>
>>>>Sky
>>>
>>>Yes, that's a great suggestion. Years ago a man who worked in the
>>>same area as me went on vacation for three weeks and flipped the
>>>switch on the mains in his house before leaving. Trouble was, since
>>>the last time he had added a freezer.
>>>
>>>When they came home the place reeked. The freezer was imbued with the
>>>smell and someone suggested buying bags of charcoal, opening and
>>>putting in the freezer. It did the trick and eliminated the smell.
>>
>>That's pretty impressive. I've known of freezers and eskis (aka
>>coolers?) where stuff was left in them and went bad, there was
>>seemingly no way to get the smell out of the plastic, no matter how
>>much you cleaned them.
>
>It took years for our second fridge. We used baking soda, charcoal,
>commercial odor killers, I washed the interior I don't know how many
>times. I finally gained ground when I poured pure bleach down the
>drain hose at the back of the fridge. That is one tough problem.

Perseverance wins the day!

On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:05:44 -0600, Sky >
wrote:

>On 1/30/2016 5:24 PM, Je?us 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
>>
>
>Instead of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - or in addition to
>the baking soda, try some charcoal briquettes. Put two or three
>charcoal briquettes on a paper plate or small, shallow bowl and place in
>the fridge in an open area. The carbon will be much more effective to
>'soak up' the noxious odors in quick time. HTH.

A friend did suggest charcoal. I forgot about that actually, so
thanks. I don't have actual briquettes but there's plenty of charcoal
in the fire.

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.

Greg

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.

On 1/30/2016 3:24 PM, Je�us 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
>

The udder day I smelled something *stanky* in my fridge (no it wasn't
some dead pussy neither). I couldn't figgure out what it wuz, but I
didn't like it. So, early this morning I gots up and found a plastic
container of refries. Gawd! That was it. So ends another mystery from
Refrigerator Firesign Teatro.
Amen.

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


It's probably a rotten box of baking soda. (joke stolen from Johnny
Carson)

Bob

On Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:55:55 -0600, zxcvbob >
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
>
>
>It's probably a rotten box of baking soda. (joke stolen from Johnny
>Carson)

Sigh...

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:25:20 PM UTC-6, 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

I think by placing some of the OdorKlenz granules in a bowl in your fridge you should be able to absorb those odors in less than a day. I had an incident where some deer meat thawed out and came home to a horrible smell, put the product in a bowl and was good to go in less than a day. the website is https://www.odorklenz.com/product/odorklenz-absorbent/ if you wanted to take a look

On Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:17:56 -0700 (PDT), george8141
> wrote:

>On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:25:20 PM UTC-6, 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
>
>I think by placing some of the OdorKlenz granules in a bowl in your fridge you should be able to absorb those odors in less than a day. I had an incident where some deer meat thawed out and came home to a horrible smell, put the product in a bowl and was good to go in less than a day. the website is https://www.odorklenz.com/product/odorklenz-absorbent/ if you wanted to take a look

Thanks for the suggestion, I'm happy to say the smell is long gone
now. Just dissipated over time, although I did try a number of things,
some of which must have helped.