Smells delicious: odor absorber in the refrigerator

Many housewives believe that an odor absorber for a refrigerator is a panacea for such an unpleasant problem as a persistent unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator. In fact, this is only one of the stages of eliminating the phenomenon, and it will still not be possible to do without timely and high-quality cleaning.

The action of professional and natural products is based on binding the lightest volatile molecules, so they only affect the atmosphere in the refrigerator, but not the source of the aroma itself. Even a very strong professional product will not be able to mask the problem for a long time, unless it is updated every few days or even hours.

Preparing the refrigerator for installing an absorber

Even if the reasons for the unpleasant odor in the chamber are different (newness of the product or sour soup), the manipulations will be the same in all cases:

1. First, we eliminate the cause of the smell, if it is obvious (spoiled food, cracked plastic, new trays that have not yet been washed).
2. Next, we carry out intensive cleaning of all surfaces. We pay special attention to the back wall of the chamber and the upper sections of the shelves. Housewives often forget about them, thinking that dirt certainly cannot accumulate there.
3. It is recommended to use baking soda during the cleaning process. This is a very effective remedy for odor in the refrigerator, because... is an active natural collector and absorber of volatile molecules.In some cases, these manipulations are sufficient to obtain the desired result.
4. Then we treat all surfaces with clean water, and be sure to dry the device before turning it on and loading it with food. If you hurry, the smell will return to the refrigerator within a few hours.

After cleaning, we evaluate the result. The absence of odor is a signal that the device can be used for its intended purpose, and to prevent a quick recurrence of the problem, we place an absorber in the chamber. If even such cleaning does not give the desired result, we perform another approach until we get the desired effect.

It happens that even a crystal-clean refrigerator exudes unpleasant notes. Usually this indicates a violation of the integrity of the coating of the walls in the chamber and only replacing the device will help. Before making a purchase, the use of specialized absorbers is allowed.

Requirements for devices intended for the refrigerator

When thinking about purchasing or making a homemade absorber, you need to remember the specifics of the device. The proximity of food products led to the establishment of the following requirements for useful products:

• They must not contain dangerous or questionable substances. It is imperative to read the composition of the finished product and clarify the meaning of unclear ingredients.
• We pay special attention to the shell of the product. Even safe products can cause a lot of trouble if they come into contact with food. At the first sign of damage to the integrity of the packaging of the device, it must be replaced.
• It is prohibited to use synthetic preparations to eliminate odors in the refrigerator.Although they are characterized by increased efficiency, they negatively affect the condition and quality of food, even if the packaging is sealed on both sides.

Tip: The action of the odor absorber is strictly limited to certain limits. When purchasing a ready-made product, you need to pay special attention to this moment. Moreover, the recommended period, which is usually overestimated for marketing purposes, should be divided into at least two.

Advantages and disadvantages of professional products

It is clear that finished products are characterized by increased efficiency and ease of use, but this is where their positive aspects end. But the negative aspects include the dubious composition of the absorbent mixture and quite frequent problems with the tightness of the packaging.

To purchase a high-quality odor absorber for your refrigerator, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. The best option is drugs that are a set of devices. It is usually recommended to place them on all shelves. This guarantees an optimal level of product effectiveness and uniform atmospheric impact.
2. It is strictly not recommended to use compositions that are designed to simultaneously absorb unpleasant odors and emit pleasant aromas. These actions are mutually exclusive, so one of the functions will suffer in any case.
3. You should not buy into advertising about the imaginary convenience of Velcro products. In any case, they will not stay on wet walls, and the very quality of such products is very questionable.

Experienced housewives use professional absorbers to quickly neutralize unpleasant odors after intensive cleaning, trying to make do with homemade preparations in everyday life.

Making an effective odor absorber with your own hands

Homemade absorbers are easy to produce, affordable and safe. Their problem is only one - the effect of natural drugs is too short-term. Even in a small refrigerator space, they are not able to maintain freshness for more than a day.

• Activated carbon. It not only collects molecules from the air that provoke the appearance of persistent amber, but also refreshes it without leaving any of its own scent. Several coal tablets should be placed in an open container with a wide neck, for example a bowl, and placed on one of the shelves of the chamber. Crushing the product is highly discouraged, as this will reduce its effectiveness.
• Baking soda. An excellent air freshener and disinfectant. A few pinches of powder placed on a lid or small stand are enough to notice positive changes within a couple of hours. True, the method only works in chambers with normal humidity levels. Otherwise, the composition will quickly become crusty and lose its properties.
• Vinegar solution. It does not need to be placed in the refrigerator compartment. They need to wipe down the shelves and walls of the chamber when there are signs of a problem. After such treatment, rinsing is not required.

It is highly not recommended to use natural flavors in the refrigerator.Even if all products are stored in airtight containers, strong preparations such as dried herbs, coffee beans and citrus juice will add their own notes to the smell that will not always be appropriate.