Tried of a smelly refrigerator? Try this citrus refrigerator deodorizer. It’s easy to make and will leave your fridge smelling amazing.
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.
If you don’t have a jar with holes in the lid you can use a mason jar and remove the disk in the lid and use cheesecloth or breathable fabric instead. You can even remove the lid and add the fabric and use a rubber band to attach it.
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If you don’t have essential oils yet be sure to check out Plant Therapy. I love their essential oils and they are very affordable.
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.
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Abby
October 15, 2015 at 7:30 amThis 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
October 18, 2015 at 2:29 pmIt’s great to prevent issues as well so I agree, can’t hurt! 🙂
katerina m
October 15, 2015 at 7:55 amYum what a neat idea!
I’ll have to try this out soon
Kat | Delirium Style
Lisa Sharp
October 18, 2015 at 2:30 pmGlad you like it, thanks for stopping by!
Victoria
October 15, 2015 at 9:29 amI’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
October 18, 2015 at 2:30 pmMuch cuter than a box of baking soda. 🙂 We all need it from time to time, no worries.
Krysten
October 15, 2015 at 9:42 amOh what a great idea!
Lisa Sharp
October 18, 2015 at 2:31 pmGlad you like it! 🙂
Rebekah
October 15, 2015 at 11:42 amI 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
October 18, 2015 at 2:32 pmLime peels are a great idea!
Sarah Noel
October 15, 2015 at 11:55 amI’m doing this for sure. My fridge smells terrible!
Sarah Noel
Lisa Sharp
October 18, 2015 at 2:32 pmHope it helps!
Cassie
October 15, 2015 at 12:59 pmOh 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
October 18, 2015 at 2:32 pmGlad it was good timing! Hope it helps.
Evi
October 15, 2015 at 4:53 pmSo making this for my fridge! Such a cute and good idea!!
Lisa Sharp
October 18, 2015 at 2:33 pmGlad you like it and hope you enjoy it.
Jessica Cangiano
October 16, 2015 at 7:57 pmFantastic “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
October 18, 2015 at 2:39 pmIt would be great for rooms and such.
Allison Jones
October 16, 2015 at 11:20 pmAwesome idea! I’ll be making this to go in our fridge for sure.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Lisa Sharp
October 18, 2015 at 2:39 pmHope you enjoy it!
Kelsie
October 18, 2015 at 7:49 pmThanks 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
October 26, 2015 at 5:23 pmGlad you liked it!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
October 19, 2015 at 9:02 amOooh, 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
October 26, 2015 at 5:24 pmIt does smell really good. Let me know if you try it out.
Ann
October 20, 2015 at 8:40 amThis 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
October 26, 2015 at 5:24 pmhaha! It really can be. It’s about time for me to clean mine out again and dreading it as always ha.
Annetta
September 14, 2017 at 6:38 pmThis 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
September 14, 2017 at 8:08 pmOne at a time but you could more if you have a big fridge.
GIULIA
March 26, 2019 at 11:03 aminteresting is something I’m going to try soon