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02-21-2020, 04:56 PM
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Fridge Storage - Mold
We've always left the fridge and freezer doors open while in storage to prevent mold. Is there a product sold that will prevent mold with the doors closed? Our storage facility will plug in the coach and pre-chill the fridge prior to pickup but not sure if they'll hop in the coach and shut the doors. Residential fridge.
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02-21-2020, 05:51 PM
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You would want it to dry out completely after a quick light bleaching. Then maybe you could use some large desiccant bags or buckets. I see mold odor prevention but not listed as killing prevention agents.
I have screwed up and got stinky growing in coolers and trailer fridge ,worst mistake was a stick butter I forgot in TT fridge. Didn't smell as bad as say rotten food but hardest to get rid of. It seemed to actually absorb into the plastic.
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02-21-2020, 07:54 PM
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If you plan to leave the doors closed, first wash the interior, then make sure the interior is completely dry. Sit a jar of Damp-rid(almost the size of 2# of cottage cheese) inside both fridge and freezer during storage.
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Originally Posted by 153stars
You would want it to dry out completely after a quick light bleaching. Then maybe you could use some large desiccant bags or buckets. I see mold odor prevention but not listed as killing prevention agents.
I have screwed up and got stinky growing in coolers and trailer fridge ,worst mistake was a stick butter I forgot in TT fridge. Didn't smell as bad as say rotten food but hardest to get rid of. It seemed to actually absorb into the plastic.
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To rid the fridge of odors, use a small ozone generator near the open fridge, as directed, or wash with vinegar and water @ 50-50 mix.
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02-21-2020, 08:31 PM
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Bacon Soda will kill odors, but need to leave doors open until coils de-ice and interior dries out, after that no problem with doors closed & mold.
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02-21-2020, 10:33 PM
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Seems like a lot of work when you could simply bring a few gallons of water that your froze and home and quick chill the fridge - plus have nice clean water to drink when it warms up.
As others have said; clean, disinfect and try to dry the fridge completely so you can leave the door closed... and hope you got all the moisture and residue out rather than have a smelly surprise and ruined trip if you missed some (ice cube tray, water supply lines, plugged condensate duckbill (sorry, that's just my paranoia being expressed).
I used to do a lot of work in vacation rental units and seasonal homes. Invariably, it seemed that fridges that were left closed - despite preparation - ended up getting smelly/moldy. When fridges are new, they are dry and can be stored and shipped closed up tight - but after being used all bets are off -> IMO.
YMMV and we all know of folks that have had great success doing things we would never attempt.
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02-22-2020, 10:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Domo
Seems like a lot of work when you could simply bring a few gallons of water that your froze and home and quick chill the fridge - plus have nice clean water to drink when it warms up.
As others have said; clean, disinfect and try to dry the fridge completely so you can leave the door closed... and hope you got all the moisture and residue out rather than have a smelly surprise and ruined trip if you missed some (ice cube tray, water supply lines, plugged condensate duckbill (sorry, that's just my paranoia being expressed).
I used to do a lot of work in vacation rental units and seasonal homes. Invariably, it seemed that fridges that were left closed - despite preparation - ended up getting smelly/moldy. When fridges are new, they are dry and can be stored and shipped closed up tight - but after being used all bets are off -> IMO.
YMMV and we all know of folks that have had great success doing things we would never attempt.
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I agree,, a bit of trouble for what's accomplished. I always start our frig right before we take off. Adding food that's already cold cools it down quickly. About the only thing I wait on adding is the ice cream.
Personally, I really don't want someone else messing with my rig. This includes plugging my power cord in. One thing is that I'm a believer in making sure the receptacle is powered off (breaker turned off) when the plug gets pushed into it. Probably not a big deal if it's a 15 amp receptacle, but then if it is a 15 amp outlet that's being used, there's a chance I may have forgotten to switch off the water heater or air conditioner when I parked it.
For me, I want to be there when power is applied to make sure everything looks right, no burning smells, no strange sounds, nothing powering on that's not supposed to, etc,,.
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02-22-2020, 11:52 AM
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No need to spend a bunch of time & $$ on your issue.
Just wad up some old news paper and stuff in the freezer/frig.
The print ink on the paper has a PH of 8.5 or better.
PH of 7 being base.
Mold will not grow in a high PH environment.
Richard
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02-22-2020, 12:11 PM
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Just lay news papers in the freezer and fridge side and if you have charcoal handy, put some on a paper plate. No need to wad up the papers, just have several pages
Peroxide is very good for cleaning if you have mold from a previous storage
leaving the doors open is good if that will work as you already know
Keeping the box of baking soda is good whether in use or not
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02-22-2020, 12:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by House Husband
No need to spend a bunch of time & $$ on your issue.
Just wad up some old news paper and stuff in the freezer/frig.
The print ink on the paper has a PH of 8.5 or better.
PH of 7 being base.
Mold will not grow in a high PH environment.
Richard
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Newspaper? What is that
Will my laptop work
This has got to be the #1 Solution Remedy for the Year. You get my vote anyway.
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02-22-2020, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dkoldman
Newspaper? What is that
Will my laptop work
This has got to be the #1 Solution Remedy for the Year. You get my vote anyway.
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I can't take all the blame for the news paper idea.
Many years ago a fellow RVer came up with the newspaper idea But he didn't know why it worked. I spent a few years maintaining an ink plant and learned about high PH for printing.
If you soak your laptop in a solution of 8.5 PH or more, it should help keep the mold down. The LT will probably be beyond repair.
Richard
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02-22-2020, 09:12 PM
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Newspaper! Wow. Who woulda thought? May have to give it a try.
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