Bicarbonate of soda?

Flamingo_2

Hi

I've read about Bicarb of soda removing nasty smalls from fridges and was wondering if it works on other things too.
We're recently got a dehumidifier as we have a condensation problem (am hoping that's all it is!!!)
Due to the build up of damp in the house our clothes / coats etc in wardrobes etc have got a musty, damp smell on them. If i put a bowl of bicarb of soda in the wardrobe do you think that would help absorb the smell? Don't really want to use fabreeze as it makes me sneeze a lot!
Thanks in advance

Purpleclutterbuck

I have used bicarb in the fridge and the wardrobe but I like the crystals that you can get to put in wardrobes- they seem to work better

ormus

we use a lemon, and rubbed it all over the inside of the fridge. it may work in wardrobes etc...

Flamingo_2

Purpleclutterbuck wrote: »

I have used bicarb in the fridge and the wardrobe but I like the crystals that you can get to put in wardrobes- they seem to work better

Hi
Thanks for the info - are the crystals still bicarb of soda or something a bit different? Do you just put them in a bowl or hang them in a bag etc?
Thanks

squeakyclean226

I use bicarb of soda in my wash in the rinse cycle instead of conditioner all the time, as it neutralises strong smells, so it could easily get rid of harsh musty smells! It does also work really well just to put a pot in your wardrobe to neutralise smells. Hope this helps!:j

Purpleclutterbuck

Sorry about the delay but my computer went all perculiar!
The crystals are not bicarb but you can get them from hardware places and they draw out the water in the atmosphere

positivelymummy

just happened to be reading this after watching a 'kim and aggie' cleaning programme, someone had a really smelly fridge so they put instant coffee inside the end of a pair of tights and tied it, then put at the back of the fridge to absorb and neutralise the odours, i've heard of using Bicarb before, but the coffee was a new one on me!:D

pandapaws

Thanks guys - I just searched 'smelly fridge' and this thread was No 1! Mine is stinking due to a rather unfortunate incident involving my husband and some pork chops last week and I didn't know how to get rid of it. All the shelves and bits have been through the dishwasher and the shell has been scrubbed but it still smells rancid. Tonight before I came to work in desperation I cut up some shallots and stuck them in a bowl of water in it, but not holding out much hope (this was inspired by the way that onions absorb the smell of gloss paint, but I didn't have any onions!).

Will raid the coffee when I get home and if that doesn't work I'll get some soda bic and lemons tomorrow. Ta for the tips.

As for the wardrobes, sorry, no idea, but I'm guessing shallots isn't the answer there either.:o

Anne3333

Vinegar is also good for absorbing smells, put some white vinegar into a cup and put in the back of the fridge. Can also be wiped over using the vinegar. Hope it helps!

pandapaws

Thanks Anne - the coffee didn't work at all. In fact the stench has now overtaken the whole downstairs of the house. I've not had time to get anywhere to find soda-bic but I'm going now to look for vinegar.

This is serious - considering new fridge! Except I'm skint.

Suzy_M

To give the house a one-off blitz try odour control cat litter. It's cheaper than bicarb and other odour absorbers for dealing with a major smell problem then use these products for maintenance.
You can also brush cat litter in to carpets, leave overnight or longer if possible, then vaccuum up.