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Silja Diamond Enthusiast	Posted Ever since I de-frosted my fridge last week (by turning the electricity off and leaving the door open over night) there is a strange smell from it. There is no gone-off food in it. Any ideas what it could be and what I can do about it?
	Posts: 2710 | Location: NW Arkansas, USA | Registered: 06-03-02

twinhearts Silver Enthusiast	Posted Hide Post I'm not sure why this happened. To get rid of the smell, try wiping the whole thing out with a bleach solution, rinsing well, and put in a container of baking soda. Hope it helps, Twinhearts
	Posts: 577 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 07-10-02

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angela-cc Platinum Enthusiast	Posted Hide Post It could be a number of things. My guess would be mold or mildew. The best way to see if that is it... is to use white vinegar full strength on a dish cloth and wipe it out. The vinegar will not leave a smell. The vinegar smell will go away shortly. If it was mold or mildew, that smell will also be gone.
	Posts: 1883 | Location: The 7th house from the Levee N.O. LA | Registered: 06-05-02

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clarebear Diamond Enthusiast Enthusiast of the Year	Posted Hide Post BBQ briquettes (charcoal) absorb odors pretty quickly. Put a few of them in a bowl and set it on a shelf. You can also pour a little vanilla extract on a cotton ball and leave that in the fridge. Make sure you clean the drain pan under the fridge. (That could be where the smell is coming from)
	Posts: 5325 | Location: The Motor City | Registered: 06-03-02

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