Freezer has a smell to it

gusrotteyman · October 3, 2012, 5:04pm

I purchased a chest freezer off of Craigslist and it was a steal of a deal. The freezer has a vinegar/pickle smell to it, so I cleaned the inside good and then bleached it. If I keep the freezer closed for a day (not running) and then open it, I can still smell that smell - not as bad, but it is still there.

I have been reading some hints online about trying to get rid of the smell, but one question I have is this: if I plan on using this as a kegerator as well as fermenting, is the smell going to cause any issues?

gregscsu · October 3, 2012, 5:10pm

Shouldnt really matter since everything you will be putting in the freezer will be under positive pressure from either a CO2 system or CO2 from natural fermentation.

loopie_beer · October 3, 2012, 11:58pm

Plus keep cleaning it. Try something like bar keepers friend or something like that. It may help to scrub a little.

silentknyght · October 4, 2012, 1:49am

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I have been reading some hints online about trying to get rid of the smell, but one question I have is this: if I plan on using this as a kegerator as well as fermenting, is the smell going to cause any issues?[/quote]

The smell will be unpleasant, and if you’re like me, it’ll be a constant bother. I’ve successfully used OdoBan in a number of different situations, and it’s fantastic. Give it a shot.