Store it in coolers with ice packs Transfer it to a friend’s or neighbor’s fridge Leave it outside if it’s cold enough

Smell every morsel of food in the fridge to check for fish smell as well. Items that weren’t sealed and stored properly could have picked up the odor. Throw out anything that smells like fish.

Once you turn the fridge off, make sure you leave the doors open until it has completely defrosted, otherwise you could get mold.

To keep these items out of the way, place them on the counter or on top of the fridge until you’re ready to tackle them; try to stay organised and separate the ones you have cleaned by putting them back in the fridge. [1] X Research source

Re-soak and wring out the sponge frequently as you clean. When you’re finished, fill a bucket with plain water. Use a clean sponge to wipe down the surfaces with the clean water.

Equal parts water and white vinegar ½ cup (118 ml) of bleach mixed with 1 gallon (3. 8 L) of water Baking soda mixed with enough water to make a paste 1 quart (946 ml) of water mixed with ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda and a few drops of liquid dish detergent

When you’re finished, fill a clean bucket with water. Wipe down the surfaces with plain water to remove excess cleaner.

When the doors are open, don’t leave children and pets unattended in the room to prevent them from getting stuck. [3] X Research source

When you’re finished, set the drawers, shelves, and racks aside to air dry. Leave them out of the fridge while it airs out.

Most refrigerators will need about six hours before they’re at the correct operating temperature, and up to 24 hours before they’re ready for food.

Baking soda sprinkled on two large plates. Place one plate in the fridge and one in the freezer. Two bowls filled with fresh coffee grounds. Place a bowl in the fridge and in the freezer. Newspaper sheets crumpled up and stuffed into the open spaces of the fridge and freezer. Bowls filled with lighter-fluid free charcoal. Place one bowl in the fridge and one in the freezer.

If you continue to use baking soda or coffee grounds as odor absorbers in the fridge, replace the odor absorber with a fresh batch every month. [4] X Research source

Store leftovers in airtight containers Transfer open foods like fish and meat to airtight containers or sealable bags Make sure all lids are secured properly Seal freezer bags and other bags properly before storing them