This Ingenious Amazon Find Completely Eliminated Every Bad Smell in My Fridge (and Bedroom!)

The truth is, I actually kind of enjoy cleaning — as long as my efforts aren’t in vain. For example, I used to clean out my kitchen trash can every month to prevent it from stinking, but I’ve come to realize that it’s pointless, as the trash I throw inside it will cause the bin to smell regardless. Similarly, I’ve found that wiping down the inside of the fridge and routinely throwing out old food is not enough to prevent that area from stinking, so I’ve scaled back my cleaning efforts there too. Still, I couldn’t get past the food stench every time I opened the door. Fortunately, I came across an easy and effective solution that has eliminated this problem and made my entire apartment smell much better as a result. The Azuna odor eliminator gel is a must-have for any kitchen with funky odors. The best part is, it can be used in any part of the home — not just the fridge! If I could, I would keep a gel container in every room.

Traditional fridge deodorizers usually come in the form of a small container that holds baking soda, which has deodorizing capabilities. I’ve tried keeping a small dish of baking soda in the fridge before, and the effect wasn’t strong enough in my experience. I was intrigued when I read that Azuna uses a gel formula with tea tree molecules to bust bad odors. The kit comes with two small glass containers, which you fill with the gel, and it’s available through Azuna’s website or on Amazon. The gel’s herbal scent escapes through the holes in the jars’ wooden lids. The gel refill contains 12 ounces of the substance, meaning you can use the containers over and over again when you replace the gel every 60 to 90 days. You can choose from three scents: Natural, Aromatherapy, and Amalfi Breeze. I opted for the latter. Despite its name, Amalfi Breeze still smells quite herbal, like a high-end spa. Once I filled the two containers, I placed one inside my fridge and the other on the windowsill in my bedroom. Nearly three months later, I couldn’t be happier with how they’ve performed.

I immediately noticed the Amalfi Breeze gel’s fresh scent upon setting up the containers in my kitchen and bedroom. At first, the scent was very strong; my roommate even asked why the inside of our fridge smelled like something she’d put on her face. But the scent diminishes in strength over time, until you only notice the deodorizing effects rather than the tea tree oil. I first set out the deodorizers in late June and only just replaced the gel inside them. You can tell when the gel needs to be replaced because you’ll notice the fridge odors coming back. At that point, I just scooped the gel out and into the trash can, washed the inside of the glass jars, and squeezed fresh gel into them. When I walked into my bedroom a couple of minutes later, I was happy to find the entire space smelling fresh and clean. What’s more, the gel contains only natural ingredients and is therefore safe to use around pets and kids.

I also couldn’t be happier with how quickly and effectively the Azuna odor eliminator improved my fridge. I no longer hold my breath when I open the door because there are no stinky odors. I know that this will last for at least three more months, and I still have plenty of the gel refill left to use. If your kitchen could use a powerful deodorizing solution, give Azuna a try — it not only eliminates bad smells but also enhances your space at the same time.

Buy: Azuna Luxe Glass Apartment Kit, $35.67 (normally $49.49)