Smells delicious: odor absorber in the refrigerator

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

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

Preparing the refrigerator for installing an absorber

Even if the causes of the unpleasant odor in the chamber are different (novelty of the product or soured soup), the manipulations will be the same in all cases:

1. First, we eliminate the cause of the smell if it is obvious (spoiled products, cracked plastic, new trays that have not been washed yet).
2. Next, we carry out intensive cleaning of all surfaces. We pay special attention to the rear wall of the camera and the upper sections of the shelves. Mistresses often forget about them, thinking that dirt certainly cannot accumulate there.
3. It is recommended that baking soda be used during cleaning. This is a very effective odor control in the refrigerator, as It 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, be sure to dry the device before turning it on and loading it with products. If you hurry, the smell will return to the refrigerator within a few hours.

After cleaning, evaluate the result. The absence of odor is a signal that the device can be used for its intended purpose, and for the prevention of an early recurrence of the problem we put the absorber in the chamber. If even such cleaning did not give the desired result, we take one more approach until we get the desired effect.

It happens that a crystal clear fridge exudes unpleasant notes. Usually this indicates a violation of the integrity of the coating of the walls in the chamber and only the replacement of the device will help here. Before making a purchase, the use of specialized absorbers is allowed.

Requirements for appliances designed for the refrigerator

Thinking about acquiring or making a home-made absorber, you need to remember the specifics of the device. The proximity of food products caused the installation of the following requirements for useful products:

• They should not contain hazardous or suspicious substances. It is imperative to read the composition of the finished product and clarify the meaning of obscure ingredients.
• We pay special attention to the product shell. Even safe foods can cause a lot of trouble when ingested. At the first sign of a violation of the packaging integrity of the device, it must be replaced.
• Synthetic preparations to eliminate odor in the refrigerator are prohibited. Although they are characterized by increased efficiency, they negatively affect the condition and quality of food products, even if the packaging is tight on both sides.

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

Advantages and disadvantages of professional tools

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 fairly frequent problems with the tightness of the package.

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

1. The best option is drugs that are a set of devices. Usually it is recommended to lay them out on all shelves. This guarantees an optimal level of product efficiency and a uniform effect on the atmosphere.
2. It is strongly not recommended to use formulations that are designed to simultaneously absorb unpleasant odors and exude pleasant aromas. These actions are mutually exclusive, so one of the functions will suffer anyway.
3. Do not buy advertising about the alleged convenience of Velcro products. In any case, they will not stay on wet walls, and the quality of such products is very doubtful.

Experienced housewives use professional absorbers to quickly neutralize the unpleasant odor after intensive cleaning, trying to do home-made preparations in everyday life.

Making an effective odor absorber with your own hands

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

• Activated carbon. Not only collects molecules from the air that provoke the emergence of persistent amber, but also refreshes it without leaving any smell of its own. A few tablets of coal should be put in an open container with a wide neck, for example, a bowl and put on one of the shelves of the chamber. Crumbling the product is highly discouraged, it will reduce its effectiveness.
• Baking soda. A wonderful air freshener and disinfector. A few pinches of the powder located on the lid or a small stand are enough to notice positive changes in a couple of hours. True, the method works only in chambers with a normal level of humidity. Otherwise, the composition will quickly crust and lose its properties.
• Acetic solution. It does not need to be placed in the refrigerator compartment. They need to wipe the shelves and walls of the chamber when signs of a problem appear. After this treatment, rinsing is not required.

Using natural flavors in the refrigerator space is highly discouraged. Even if all products are stored in sealed containers, strong preparations such as dried herbs, coffee beans and citrus juice will add notes to their smell that may not always be appropriate.