A smelly fridge is no one’s friend but it happens to the best of us. The best way to prevent this is to keep your fridge clean and never forget about food, but let’s be real, we will forget.
Cleaning out the fridge is likely my least favorite chore. I always end up grossed out and feeling guilty about something we forgot to eat. Something always gets pushed to the back and forgotten, no matter how hard I try to avoid it.
Simple baking soda works well for most odors but this deodorizer works even better and leaves a nice fresh citrus smell. And it’s very simple to make.
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Citrus Fridge Deodorizer
You’ll need just a few supplies.
- 1/4 cup of baking soda (more if your container is bigger)
- 10 drops of orange essential oil
- small glass jar (I used a 4 ounce jar)
- cheesecloth or other breathable fabric
Directions:
- Fill your container with baking soda and add 10 drops of orange essential oil. If you have a larger container you can use more oil. Mix well.
- Cut a piece of cheesecloth or whatever fabric you are using to cover the top.
- Put the fabric on the jar, either with a rubber band or the metal ring from the lid.
- Stick in your fridge and replace monthly.
That’s it. It’s also cuter than a plain box of baking soda in your fridge. You can try other citrus essential oils as well. I really like lime as well.
When you refill your jar be sure not to waste the baking soda. Put it in your drain and follow with a bit of vinegar to help flush out your drain and leave it smelling fresh.
You can set these around your home as well to help with odors. They are great to stick in your closet next to your shoes. The ideas are endless.
So do you hate cleaning your fridge? What’s the grossest thing you have found? Anything that has molded is always so gross to me. I hate mold.
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Abby
This is adorable! AND I have all the stuff to make it. I don’t think our fridge ever stinks, but it can’t hurt, right?
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Lisa Sharp
It’s great to prevent issues as well so I agree, can’t hurt! 🙂
katerina m
Yum what a neat idea!
I’ll have to try this out soon
Kat | Delirium Style
Lisa Sharp
Glad you like it, thanks for stopping by!
Victoria
I’m sad to say that I need this! ? it’s cute and inconspicuous enough that no one would notice it just doing its job!
Not like a huge box of baking soda just out in the open!
Lisa Sharp
Much cuter than a box of baking soda. 🙂 We all need it from time to time, no worries.
Krysten
Oh what a great idea!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you like it! 🙂
Rebekah
I had no idea that baking soda could help with disposals too! I always throw lime peels down there in the summer, but that’s a great idea for the winter months when I don’t have as many fruits on hand!
Lisa Sharp
Lime peels are a great idea!
Sarah Noel
I’m doing this for sure. My fridge smells terrible!
Sarah Noel
Lisa Sharp
Hope it helps!
Cassie
Oh this post couldn’t come at a more perfect time! My fridge has been rank and I needed this simple but useful recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Sharp
Glad it was good timing! Hope it helps.
Evi
So making this for my fridge! Such a cute and good idea!!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you like it and hope you enjoy it.
Jessica Cangiano
Fantastic “recipe”, dear gal, thank you for sharing! I think this could do well as an odour neutralizer in a powder room, too, and love that the ingredients (assuming the essential oil one used was) are safe to be around pets, if one opted to use it outside of the fridge.
? Jessica
Lisa Sharp
It would be great for rooms and such.
Allison Jones
Awesome idea! I’ll be making this to go in our fridge for sure.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Lisa Sharp
Hope you enjoy it!
Kelsie
Thanks so much for sharing this- it looks easy and super effective! Thanks so much for linking up with us at The Alder Collective Link Party! We hope to see you again Tuesday at 8 EST!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you liked it!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
Oooh, I imagine this smells delightful! I have all these things too!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Lisa Sharp
It does smell really good. Let me know if you try it out.
Ann
This is perfect. Love the idea and it’s duel purpose. The fridge can be a frightening place … especially if we forget about a lost tomato ::shutter:: Thanks for sharing!! (From SHINE)
Ann
Lisa Sharp
haha! It really can be. It’s about time for me to clean mine out again and dreading it as always ha.
Annetta
This sounds great!!! Im going to do it. Just one question: how many jars (of the baking soda mixture) do you put in your fridge?
Lisa Sharp
One at a time but you could more if you have a big fridge.