How to Mask Odors in Coolers
No one likes a smelly cooler, especially when you're planning to take it on a fun trip to the lake, beach, hiking or camping. Here's a quick, easy way to eliminate odors in your cooler while also ensuring it stays clean and fresh for your next outdoor adventure! Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Water
- Bleach
- Rag or sponge
- Paper towel
- Vanilla extract or imitation vanilla
- Gloves
- Dish soap
Instructions
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Clean the Cooler
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Mix one tablespoon of bleach with one gallon of water and a few drops of dish soap inside the cooler.
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Scrub the cooler with an old rag or sponge. You may need a scrubber or brush to clean the corners of the cooler where dirt accumulates.
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Rinse the cooler thoroughly. It's probably best to do this outside, either with a hose or with buckets of water brought from the sink. Rinsing a cooler indoors can be messy.
Deodorize a Cooler
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Wet a paper towel with about one half teaspoon of vanilla extract. Imitation extract will work just as well. You can dampen the paper towel first with a very small amount of water to ensure the vanilla spreads onto the portion of the towel you will use to wipe the sides.
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Wipe the extract on the entire interior of the cooler, paying special attention to corners and to the lid.
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Place the paper towel with the vanilla on it in the bottom of the cooler, and leave it there overnight. This should eliminate any unwanted odors in your cooler.
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Tips & Warnings
To avoid developing odors in your cooler, clean it immediately after each use.
If your skin is sensitive to bleach, wear gloves while cleaning cooler.
