We have been wanting a fridge in out garage for awhile and we finally have one. We got a great deal on it through a barter with a friend and couldn’t have ended up with a better deal but the problem? The fridge wasn’t used and left closed for awhile and now we’re struggling to get the stench out of it.
We have tried so many different things to get the smell out and it’s been quite the challenge. Then I heard about Filtrete Odor Reduction Filters and instantly thought of my fridge. The Filtrete Odor Reduction Filters can handle more then just my fridge too! They have many uses and can handle many different odors.
• 65 times more effective than other carbon filters at removing odors, such as those from cooking,
tobacco smoke, pets, mildew and cleaning chemicals.
• Starts to remove even the strongest odors in minutes, after the furnace fan is turned on
• Captures large airborne allergens such as household dust, pollen, mold spores and dust mite debris
• Captures microscopic particles such as smoke, pet dander and smog
• Last up to three months for odor removal and particle capture for air passing through the filter
naturally create and maintain a fresh home:
Kitchen refrigerator
Solution: Forgotten leftovers can cause a foul odor in your fridge. Clean the fridge
drawers and shelves by adding a few drops of natural dish soap to a bowl of baking soda
and stir until it creates a thick paste. This will remove odors as well as stains left behind
from food. Also store an open box of baking soda inside the fridge to help eliminate
odors before they start, and replace it with a fresh box at least every three months.
Pests and repellants
Solution: Pesky ants and other insects can make their way into your kitchen pantry when
they’re on a mission to find food, but dousing them and your kitchen’s surfaces in toxic
repellent isn’t a healthy solution for the home or the family. Instead, set a line of coffee
grinds, lemon juice, cinnamon or cayenne pepper around doors and windows to create an
effective barrier they won’t cross.
Cooking
Solution: Prevent unappealing cooking odors, such as fish, from spreading and lingering
throughout the entire home by upgrading to the Filtrete Odor Reduction Filter. It traps
odors and gases from the air passing through the filter and helps keep the home fresh for
families and house guests. Synthetic air fresheners, candles and incense only provide
temporary relief from odors by masking them in one particular room but will do nothing
to remove the odors from the entire home.
Damp towels
Solution: Wet towels from a shower, a trip to the gym or a day at the pool can be a
breeding ground for mildew to develop if they sit too long without drying. To rid towels
of the mildew smell, first wash them once in hot water with a cup or two of white vinegar.
Then wash them again with a natural or eco-friendly laundry detergent. Finally, dry the
towels in the dryer on high heat. To avoid mildew and associated smells in the future,
hang towels up right away to ensure they dry thoroughly.
Pet odors
Solution: Furry companions are considered family members to many — 72 percent of
American households today own either a dog or a cat1. Reduce the unpleasant smell of
pet dander by bathing and grooming your pet weekly and establishing pet-free zones in
the home, such as the bedroom.
Some ways we try to keep the home fresh feeling is opening the windows as much as possible and allowing all the old, still air to circulate. I also throw all the pillows in the house along with stuffed animals in the dryer for 20 minute increments each week.
You can pick up Filtrete Odor Reduction Filters both online and at select home centers, hardware and grocery stores nationwide. It’s priced around $15.99. For more information on Filtrete home filtration products, visit www.Filtrete.com and register to receive seasonal e-newsletters featuring special offers, filter change reminders, better home living tips and more. Find us on Facebook
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