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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Refrigerator Repair:

A chemical odor

Dear Fridgedr: Please help! Lately I have noticed a strong peculiar odor (kind of like a chemical or something) coming from my refrigerator. I have tried everything from cleaning out the freezer and refrigerator with bleach to putting in baking soda. There is no spoiled food in the refrigerator so I know it's not that. However, now the odor is absorbed in almost everything in my refrigerator and I find I have to throw a lot of my food away because it tastes like it smells! This is driving me crazy! Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

I will paste in an article out of my book that deals with this issue to the end of this email.

Note: Section 5 article called "Complete Deodorizing Procedure" attached.