How to get rid of bad odor in freezer after the electricity went out

Georgette Bain
by Georgette Bain
Food defrosted in freezer because of power outage. Now there is a bad odor in freezer- need to get rid of the bad smell.
  3 answers
  • AvonelleRed AvonelleRed on Nov 25, 2014
    I would make a solution of 2 parts water to one part vinegar, then add a couple of drops of dish liquid. Wet your rag and wring it out well, then wash all interior areas of the freezer with it. Once done with that, dry it with a clean towel, then put one or two open boxes of baking soda inside and close the door. Baking soda is a great odor absorber.
  • Christine Christine on Nov 25, 2014
    I got this directly from a commercial HVAC/Refrigeration repair guy. Wad up newspapers and stuff 'em in there. Keep the door closed for a week. Done. Worked on the beer coolers where the coils had gone bad. Or something like that. Anyway, it was almost too simple!
  • Carolyn Elkins-Wallace Carolyn Elkins-Wallace on May 19, 2015
    Charcoal, split the bag and lay it in there..also coffee grounds help. Set bowls of coffee grounds around in freezer.