Contents:
- Preparation of the refrigerator for the installation of the absorber
- Requirements for the devices designed for the refrigerator
- Advantages and disadvantages of the professional tools
- Making the effective odor absorber with our own hands
Many housewives believe that the scent absorber for the refrigerator is a panacea for such an unpleasant problem as persistentan unpleasant odor inside the camera. In fact, this is only one of the stages of eliminating the phenomenon, and without timely and high-quality cleaning it will still not be possible to manage.
The action of professional and natural remedies is based on the binding of the lightest volatile molecules, so they have an effect only on the atmosphere in the refrigerator, but not on the source of the fragrance itself. Even a very strong professional tool will not be able to disguise the problem for a long time, only if it is not updated every few days and even hours.
Preparing the refrigerator for the installation of the
absorber Even if the causes of the odor in the chamber are different( novelty of the product or sour soup), the manipulations in all cases will be the same:
- First, eliminate the cause of the smell if it is obvious( spoiled products, cracked plastic, new not yetwashed trays).
- Further we perform intensive cleaning of all surfaces. Particular attention is paid to the back of the camera and the upper sections of the shelves. About them mistresses are often forgotten, thinking that there is dirt can not exactly accumulate.
- It is recommended to use baking soda in the cleaning process. This is a very effective remedy for odor in the refrigerator, becauseis an active natural collector and absorber of volatile molecules. In some cases, this manipulation is sufficient to obtain the desired result.
- Then we treat all surfaces with clean water, we must dry the device before turning it on and loading it with food. If you hurry, the smell will return to the refrigerator for several hours.
After the cleaning we evaluate the result. The absence of a smell is a signal that the device can be used for its intended purpose, and to prevent the repeated occurrence of a problem, we put the absorber into the chamber. If even this cleaning did not give the desired result, we make one more approach until we get the desired effect.
It happens that a crystal-clear refrigerator exudes an unpleasant note. Usually this indicates a violation of the integrity of the wall covering in the chamber and only the replacement of the device will help. Prior to the purchase, the use of specialized sinks is allowed.
Requirements for appliances designed for the
refrigerator When thinking about the purchase or the self-made construction of the absorber, it is necessary to remember the specificity of the device. The proximity of food products caused the following requirements for useful products:
- They should not contain dangerous or doubtful substances. It is mandatory to read the composition of the finished product and clarify the meaning of incomprehensible ingredients.
- We pay special attention to the shell of the product. Even safe foods can cause a lot of trouble when ingested. At the first signs of a violation of the integrity of the packaging device, it must be replaced.
- Synthetic preparations for odor elimination in the refrigerator are prohibited. Although they are more effective, they negatively affect the condition and quality of food, even if the packaging is tight on both sides.
Tip: The action of the scent absorber is strictly limited to certain frames. Acquiring a ready-made remedy, at this point you need to pay special attention. And the recommended term, which is usually too high for marketing purposes, is worth dividing by at least two.
Advantages and disadvantages of professional tools
It is clear that finished products are characterized by increased efficiency and ease of use, but on this their positive side ends. But the negative aspects include the dubious composition of the absorbent mixture and quite frequent problems with the tightness of the package.
To purchase a quality odor scavenger for a refrigerator, you need to pay attention to the following:
- The optimal option is the preparations, which are a set of devices. Usually it is recommended that they be laid out on all shelves. This guarantees an optimal level of product efficiency and uniform impact on the atmosphere.
- Categorically it is not recommended to use formulations that are designed to simultaneously absorb unpleasant odors and give off pleasant aromas. These actions exclude each other, so one of the functions in any case will suffer.
- You should not buy for advertising about the imaginary convenience of products with Velcro. They in any case can not be kept on wet walls, and the quality of such products is very doubtful.
Experienced housewives use professional absorbers to quickly neutralize the unpleasant odor after intensive cleaning, in everyday life trying to avoid self-made drugs.
Make an effective odor absorber with your own hands
Homemade absorbers are easy to manufacture, accessible and safe. Their problem is only one thing - the effect of natural preparations is too short-term. Even in a small space refrigerator they are not able to maintain freshness for longer than a day.
- Activated carbon. Not only collects from the air molecules that provoke the emergence of a persistent ambret, but also refreshes it without leaving any odor of its own. Several tablets of coal should be put in an open container with a wide neck, for example, a bowl and put it on one of the shelves of the camera. Crumbling the product is highly discouraged, this will reduce its effectiveness.
- Baking soda. Perfect air freshener and disinfector. It's enough a few pinch of powder, located on the lid or a small stand, to see positive changes after a couple of hours. True, the method works only in cells with a normal level of humidity. Otherwise, the composition will quickly become crusted and lose its properties.
- Acetic solution. It does not need to be put in the refrigerator compartment. They need to wipe the shelves and walls of the camera when there are signs of a problem. After a similar treatment, rinsing is not required.
It is not recommended to use natural flavors in the refrigerator space. Even if all products are stored in sealed packages, strong preparations such as dried herbs, coffee beans and citrus juice will add to their smell their notes that are not always appropriate.