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Use Charcoal for Odors in the the Fridge

a bucket of charcoal briquettes

Who knew charcoal briquettes, yep..the kind you use on the grill, can be used to help keep your refrigerator odor free? Just put a few pieces into a mesh bag and place it in the back of the refrigerator. Don’t have a mesh bag? Cut out the foot a pair of pantyhose and tie a knot in the end after you stick the briquettes in. Replace about once a month.

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Tame Those Sneakers

A pile of sneakers.

Every time I walk into my son’s room, it brings back old memories. Not because his room is decked out with sentimental hand-me-downs from his grandparents or great-grands or memoirs from past family reunions, but because the stinky smell reminds me of the locker room from my high school days. I graduated over 20 years ago, but the smell certainly hasn’t changed a bit. To help tame that smelly odor, hand a box of fabric …continue reading

Homemade Orange Refrigerator Deodorizer

fresh oranges

Of course cleaning your refrigerator on a regular basis is the best way to keep it deodorized, but to help combat odors from last night’s leftover fish, or that onion that was left in there a little too long, try this neat little homemade orange refrigerator deodorizer as an alternative to just using baking …continue reading

Combating Cabbage Odors With Lemon

a bowl of fresh lemons

Who knew a lemon wedge thrown in the pot with cabbage will help tame the odor it gives off while it’s cooking? As an added bonus, it’ll even spike up the flavor.