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FakeNoose

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11. These are all good suggestions

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Tue Sep 19, 2017, 06:55 PM

Sep 2017

I'd also say this: check to make sure you don't have a dead mouse or other critter under the fridge.
Florida has more than its share of critters!

Good luck

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So my refrigerator sat for 8 days without power. I threw out a bunch of rotting food [View all] Maraya1969 Sep 2017 OP

Homeowner insurance might cover the food and the fridge Not Ruth Sep 2017 #1

Here's what I found online janterry Sep 2017 #2

Baking soda and charcoal (crush up those briquettes) are good at odor removal too. n/t FSogol Sep 2017 #4

You might look for and clean the "drip pan". CentralMass Sep 2017 #3

For Gnats Ohiya Sep 2017 #5

Not uncommon for fridge to smell after it's been shut off for a while. Fla Dem Sep 2017 #6

My guess is the evaporator coils need cleaning TexasProgresive Sep 2017 #7

coffee grounds also remove odor crazycatlady Sep 2017 #8

How is your Mom, Maraya? hlthe2b Sep 2017 #9

regular old bleach Kali Sep 2017 #10

These are all good suggestions FakeNoose Sep 2017 #11

Chances are good you've got a little leak Codeine Sep 2017 #12

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