Fridge Smell

[DeadFall]

I can't get rid if the off-milk smell that fridges often acquire after use. I've wiped the surfaces down with a citrus degreaser, making sure I get in all of the shelf holes etc. The next day I wiped it down with a strong bleach solution and left it for an hour before wiping dry with a clean dishcloth. I then dissolved half a campden tablet in a pint of water and wiped down (this was mostly to get rid of the bleach smell). It smells a lot better than when I got it, but it still has a faint aroma of stale milk. I've made sure the condensation hole was cleaned during this process and I've cleaned out the evaporation tray it drains into.

Any advice?

[Blackaddler]

Are you leaving the door open?

[DeadFall]

Are you leaving the door open?

Nope, should I be?

[Blackaddler]

I would, till the smell goes.

[Hogarth]

I've heard bicarbonate of soda is good for this. Never tried it though — too lazy.

[Pinto]

I've heard bicarbonate of soda is good for this. Never tried it though — too lazy.

Yep, put a few tablespoons of the stuff on a small dish and leave it in there - smells dissappear

[daddies-beer-factory]

Are you leaving the door open?

+ 1

[fisherman]

I use Astonish clear anti bacterial spray. Spray well leave for 10 mins then wipe down with a few plenty thick tissues and leave the door open when not in use if convenient.

[DeadFall]

I guess my worry is that it's being caused by some bacteria which could ruin my beer. But the thing was thoroughly rinsed down with a 25-30% bleach solution, then a strong campden tablet solution. I've left the door open overnight, but haven't smelled the thing yet.

[Blackaddler]

Just leave the door ajar when not in use.