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How do I remove smells from a fridge??

Hello,

I've been given a fridge freezer by a friend which is bigger then mine so will hold for food for when I make large quantities, but it smells! :doh:

Shes a smoker and inside smells of smoke? Any ideas on how I can remove this smell? :confused:

Any help will be greatly recieved!

Nicci

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  • Penny-Pincher!!
    Penny-Pincher!! Posts: 8,325 Forumite
    I use a lemon cut in half and it eliminates the odours.

    HTH

    PP
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  • Thanks for that, will give it a try,

    Do I leave the lemon in there or do I give the inside a rub with the lemon half?
  • Lydia_2
    Lydia_2 Posts: 145 Forumite
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    Bicarb of soda is supposed to help with fridges and freezers. Where was she smoking to leave the smell inside the freezer.
  • zincoxide
    zincoxide Posts: 1,135 Forumite
    Combine both of the above! Mix a little bicarb of soda with some lemon juice & a little water to make a paste - them simply use this to clean the fridge. The smell will disappear in no time!
    Treat others as you would like to be treated :A
  • She smokes in her kitchen and I'm guessing smokey air got trapped inside!
  • Just tried lemon and bicarb and its made an instant improvement! :grouphug:

    I wish I could thank you but the buttons missing! :confused:
  • Penny-Pincher!!
    Penny-Pincher!! Posts: 8,325 Forumite
    Dont worry hun...glad it helped.
    Hugs
    PP
    xx
    To repeat what others have said, requires education, to challenge it,
    requires brains!
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  • Queenie
    Queenie Posts: 8,793 Forumite
    nicci985 wrote:
    Just tried lemon and bicarb and its made an instant improvement!

    If it's been stood in her kitchen while she smokes then you also need to wipe over the o/side thoroughly but also ... the cable/lead/plug ;) The smell of nicotine will permeate those too.
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