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BLEACH in a fridge??

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Talkabtit101 · 24/02/2025 04:39

Bought a second hand fridge yesterday off marketplace, just moved home and couldn't afford one brand new, came delivered all was well, I opened the fridge and my nose burned from the chlorine smell, I asked if they'd used bleach in it and they said " we have to use something to stop it from smelling "

Fair enough this is absolutely fine, but how on earth do I get rid of the smell of bleach, I understand I have to clean it but how many rinses would one have to do with dettol and hot water to ensure there is 0 residue left behind.

I wouldn't usually mind but this fridge has a water dispenser, so the use of bleach in the fridge has got me a little wound

Aibu to think they could've possible not used bleach on the bloody fridge, surely there would've been another alternative, with the way it smells too, it isn't even diluted bleach, just as though they've poured from a thick bleach bottle right on it.

AND how do I now remove it

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LittleBearPad · 25/02/2025 07:45

Hottchoc · 25/02/2025 07:30

It's normal, even expected in my culture. We keep our homes spotless and clean daily.

You can keep your house clean without bleaching everything to buggery.

Hottchoc · 25/02/2025 07:30

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 25/02/2025 07:23

Then you're over doing it and killing a lot of harmless bacteria which are important for a healthy immune system. I wouldn't want my house to smell of bleach, plus it's really harsh on lots of surfaces, damages clothes and yellows plastics not to mention poisonous to water courses.

It's normal, even expected in my culture. We keep our homes spotless and clean daily.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 25/02/2025 07:23

Hottchoc · 24/02/2025 09:04

I clean almost everything with bleach 😂 use it daily

Then you're over doing it and killing a lot of harmless bacteria which are important for a healthy immune system. I wouldn't want my house to smell of bleach, plus it's really harsh on lots of surfaces, damages clothes and yellows plastics not to mention poisonous to water courses.

Howcoulduoudothsr · 24/02/2025 23:00

Hottchoc · 24/02/2025 09:04

I clean almost everything with bleach 😂 use it daily

Just why? Don't you care about your lungs, the environment? A little bit now and then but every day and thinking it's really funny....

Thedogscollar · 24/02/2025 22:41

Paddleboardsandironingboards · 24/02/2025 22:17

Who is Colin and would he come and clean my fridge please?

Edited - photo didn't copy over, but it's upthread

Edited

😂 just seen this. Everyone needs a Colin. Well everyone with a fridge to clean.

LillyPJ · 24/02/2025 22:37

Leave it open for a day or two. Rinse it first with plain water - DON'T use Dettol or it will just smell of that instead of bleach!

NotVeryFunny · 24/02/2025 22:35

The smell of bleach wears off very quickly and is much easier to deal with than a fridge full of mould!

Paddleboardsandironingboards · 24/02/2025 22:17

Thedogscollar · 24/02/2025 17:35

Just googled this

Who is Colin and would he come and clean my fridge please?

Edited - photo didn't copy over, but it's upthread

Floatlikeafeather2 · 24/02/2025 18:24

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 18:01

surface cleaner, not disinfectant - disinfectant would be ridiculous
pretty sure i know what i am doing, not sure why i am justifying myself

I was curious because I think lots of people thought you were talking about actual Dettol and arguing with you for saying that it's odourless, which it obviously isn't. No need for you to justify yourself - I didn't ask you to. I asked a question which you've answered. Thank you.

ThesebeautifulthingsthatIvegot · 24/02/2025 18:08

StMarie4me · 24/02/2025 18:05

Baby bottle steriliser is by far the best.

But... this is bleach. You're going to clean bleach with bleach?

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 18:06

StMarie4me · 24/02/2025 18:05

Baby bottle steriliser is by far the best.

milton?

StMarie4me · 24/02/2025 18:05

Baby bottle steriliser is by far the best.

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 18:01

Floatlikeafeather2 · 24/02/2025 17:54

But do you mean disinfectant in a bottle for diluting or the entirely different liquid sold by Dettol (or Tesco) as a surface cleaner that comes in a spray bottle. One is ok around food, the other isn't.

surface cleaner, not disinfectant - disinfectant would be ridiculous
pretty sure i know what i am doing, not sure why i am justifying myself

theboffinsarecoming · 24/02/2025 17:57

Leave the fridge door open for a few hours. Chlorine is a gas so it will dispel all by itself if given the chance.

Floatlikeafeather2 · 24/02/2025 17:54

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 17:14

tesco version

But do you mean disinfectant in a bottle for diluting or the entirely different liquid sold by Dettol (or Tesco) as a surface cleaner that comes in a spray bottle. One is ok around food, the other isn't.

Thedogscollar · 24/02/2025 17:35

Just googled this

BLEACH in a fridge??
Thedogscollar · 24/02/2025 17:30

Here we go

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EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 17:14

Floatlikeafeather2 · 24/02/2025 17:11

Are you talking about actual Dettol liquid or kitchen sprays made under the brand name Dettol? Dettol liquid actually says it shouldn't be used around food but Dettol brand kitchen sprays are obviously ok for cleaning surfaces etc.

tesco version

Floatlikeafeather2 · 24/02/2025 17:12

Talkabtit101 · 24/02/2025 15:20

I was concerned about bleach being used because it stunk and there's a water dispenser in the fridge IE bleach around water where people would be drinking??

I've washed all the inside in hot water and fairy, and detolled the outside purely cus there was dirt still on it.

I've never used bleach in a fridge, nor would I. I dont know what kinda dirt is in a fridge where bleach is required. Usually anti bac wipes and some kitchen cleaner on the fridge door is my go to.

Smell is still there but I honest cba anymore with it, I've left the doors open for a few hours and I'll be plugging it in within a couple hours as it was delivered yesterday at 12.

What does detolled mean?

Floatlikeafeather2 · 24/02/2025 17:11

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 17:03

i have dettol,
it is far better to use around food than bleach

Are you talking about actual Dettol liquid or kitchen sprays made under the brand name Dettol? Dettol liquid actually says it shouldn't be used around food but Dettol brand kitchen sprays are obviously ok for cleaning surfaces etc.

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 17:03

Lovelysausagedogscrumpy · 24/02/2025 15:26

Go out and buy a bottle of Dettol, take the top off and have a sniff. Then come back and tell us it’s odourless !!

i have dettol,
it is far better to use around food than bleach

Talkabtit101 · 24/02/2025 15:45

I cleaned the fridge, and the smell went, and now it's back again 😂😂

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Lovelysausagedogscrumpy · 24/02/2025 15:26

EleanorReally · 24/02/2025 07:28

dont use bleach in a fridge
the smell taints the food
use Dettol, odourless

Go out and buy a bottle of Dettol, take the top off and have a sniff. Then come back and tell us it’s odourless !!

Lovelysausagedogscrumpy · 24/02/2025 15:24

rosemarble · 24/02/2025 10:19

What? They smell entirely different!

Dettol goes ‘off’ as well. I used to use it on the tiles on the bathroom/kitchen floors until someone commented ‘what’s that funny smell’ and I twigged it was stale Dettol.

Talkabtit101 · 24/02/2025 15:20

I was concerned about bleach being used because it stunk and there's a water dispenser in the fridge IE bleach around water where people would be drinking??

I've washed all the inside in hot water and fairy, and detolled the outside purely cus there was dirt still on it.

I've never used bleach in a fridge, nor would I. I dont know what kinda dirt is in a fridge where bleach is required. Usually anti bac wipes and some kitchen cleaner on the fridge door is my go to.

Smell is still there but I honest cba anymore with it, I've left the doors open for a few hours and I'll be plugging it in within a couple hours as it was delivered yesterday at 12.

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