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Stinky Refrigerator May Have No Solution

Dear Tom & Leslie,
I have been unable to get rid of a foul smell in my fridge. I have tried baking soda and have even washed it out with bleach twice! I have done everything I can think of but have run out of ideas.  Can yu help? 
Russell P.
Wakefield, RI

Dear Russell,
We feel your pain!  Unfortunately, refrigerators are usually insulated with foam.  When food thaws, such as what might happen in a power failure or when the leftovers are left too long, some of those very ripe and smelly juices seep into the foam and just can not be cleaned.  If you have unplugged, emptied and scrubbed the whole appliance without any reduction in the odor, it will have it be replaced.
Thanks for writing,
Tom & Leslie

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