Using vanilla is an easy, natural way to keep your fridge fresh. Apply a few drops to a cotton ball, place it inside, and it will absorb odors while leaving a gentle, pleasant scent without using harsh chemicals.
The smell hit her before the door was even halfway open. Sharp, sour, almost embarrassingly so. It rolled out like a warning, a wave of stale reminders from forgotten dinners and mystery spills that had festered in the dark corners of the fridge. She froze for a second, feeling the warmth of her guests’ chatter…