If your refrigerator smells – it’ll take more than a box of baking soda to fix that...

Refrigerators can get pretty smelling in the summer – especially if you’ve had to deal with a power outage...  

After you purge the offending food – you’ll need to attack the stink with the right tools. Here’s what to do:

• Unplug the fridge and get everything out.

• Remove shelves, crispers and ice trays. Wash them thoroughly with hot water and detergent. Then rinse with a sanitizing solution - 1 tablespoon unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water.

• Wash the interior of the refrigerator and freezer, including the door and gasket, with hot water and baking soda. Rinse again with the sanitizing solution.

• Leave the door open for about 15 minutes to allow free air circulation.

• If you smell or suspect mildew, wipe the inside of the fridge or freezer with equal parts vinegar and water. Vinegar provides acid, which destroys mildew.