Jonny Wright Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 When we had our kitchen refitted I kept hold of the old freezer as thought it may come in handy one day. That time has come, so I need to revive it. It has been in a garage, off with the door closed for probably 6-9 months. I opened it today and the smell wasn't great (kind of expected that)! I have cleaned it tonight and am going to leave it off but door open to "breathe" tonight/tomorrow. Is there anything else I should do before switching it back on? And how long do you should think I leave it before firing it up again? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardslap Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 make sure you got all the stink other than that they don't really go bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 3, 2015 MVC Share Posted August 3, 2015 If it still smells I heard heard of people that have buried their freezer and let the Micro Organisms get cure the stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 ALWAYS store a fridge/freezer with the door ajar! +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conna Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Turn it on. It will run fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazoo Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) heard baking soda in a cup will absorb the smell https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=using+baking+soda+to+remove+smells&oq=using+baking+soda+to+remove+smells&aqs=chrome..69i57.6631j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=using+baking+soda+to+remove+smells+from+fridge I never tried it so can't confirm it +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papercut2008uk Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) get some tin/aluminium foil, make it into a large tray and fill it with charcoal, leave it in the fridge for 2 weeks, should absorb all the smell/odour. if the smell is still there, get rid of that charcoal and refill it. since it's been moved you usually leave it a minimum of 4 hours for the coolants to settle (some people leave it for 12, overnight) before switching it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaP Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 It has been in a garage, off with the door closed for probably 6-9 months. Never ever do that again. Always keep the door open/removed when you store a freezer. As yazoo said some baking soda in a cup for couple of days usually does the job. Never tried it but my parents did so must work ... or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted August 5, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) 1. clean it with some cleaner that fights mildrew/mold, then give it a few minutes to dry out. 2. turn it on, and leave a few packs of baking soda (like arms and hummer brand, that is designed to be put in fridge) or any other adsorbent designed to contain smells and moisture. 3. give it a couple of days to adsorb it all. 4. hooray, you have a freezer that does not smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenOfLetters Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Turn it on. It will run fine. Same thoughts. And clean if first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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