How to Remove Spoiled Meat Odor From Freezer

Few smells are as revolting as the stench of spoiled meat. If this smell becomes trapped within your freezer, it makes unpleasant to open up your freezer at all. The foul trapped odors can seep into the packaging of other frozen foods so it's important to take care of this odor promptly. A thorough cleaning can ensure that the smell of spoiled meat is eliminated completely leaving your freezer smelling fresh once again.

Ice chest
Ice cubes or dry ice
Bucket
Baking soda
Sponge or cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the spoiled meat and discard it immediately in an outside receptacle.
- 2
  Fill an ice chest with ice cubes place a ¼-lb chunk of dry ice into the bottom covered by a piece of newspaper or cardboard.
- 3
  Transfer the food from the freezer to the ice chest to keep it cold until the freezer is cleaned.
- 4
  Add 1-cup of baking soda to a bucket of warm water.
- 5
  Wash the inside of the freezer with the solution and thick sponge or soft cloth.
- 6
  Leave the freezer door open for 10 to 15 minutes to allow it to dry and air out.
- 7
  Place the food back into the freezer when the odor is gone.

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