Things You Will Need
Eliminating the fish odor from your refrigerator will require more than a basic cleaning, and it may take more than one day to remove the odor.
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Remove all the food and items from your refrigerator. Store them in several large coolers, or another refrigerator.
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Remove the drawers from the refrigerator. Add 1 cupful of bleach to 1 gallon of hot water, and use a washcloth to clean the drawers and shelves.
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Place the drawers on a towel to air dry.
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Wipe down the inside of the refrigerator with the diluted bleach. Clean any cracks and grooves with the bleach to remove any hidden smells.
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Rinse the refrigerator with cold water. Dry the refrigerator completely with towels. Place a box of open baking soda inside the refrigerator.
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Place crumpled sheets of newspaper into the doors and drawer sections. Put charcoal briquettes on top of the crumpled newspaper.
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Close the refrigerator door. Leave the door closed for 48 hours.
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Wipe off any glass jars and plastic containers with warm water and a washcloth. Replace the food items in your refrigerator.