A few months ago, after a weekend out of town, I returned to my apartment, opened my refrigerator in search of a snack and was attacked by the overwhelmingly acrid smell (the kind of overwhelming smell that makes your eyes water). A three-second investigation revealed the culprit: a broken bottle of apple cider vinegar. Oof. I tried scrubbing the inside of my fridge (multiple times), placing bowls of baking soda on each shelf and just about every other smell-killing hack I could find online, but only one solution proved successful: the Purriko Refrigerator Deodorizer ($28; $25).
This stainless steel gadget (that looks like a cute little portable speaker) is itty-bitty in size, but packs a punch when it comes to neutralizing unpleasant smells. After it arrived at my door in no time (thanks, Prime shipping), I just took it out of the box, popped it on the top shelf of my fridge and within hours, any trace of an ACV smell was gone—magic. Apparently, it uses advanced catalytic decomposition technology (OK, science) to decompose harmful gases into water molecular, eliminating the odors at the source and keeping foods fresh longer. I can’t speak to how fresh it keeps food, but I now swear by its odor-eliminating powers.
With 4.4 out of 5 stars based on nearly 6,500 reviews, I’m far from the only one obsessed with Purriko. One shopper writes, “It instantly neutralized any lingering food odors, and my fridge smells fresh all the time now. I love that it’s eco-friendly and doesn’t require replacing every few months like traditional deodorizers. It’s compact, doesn’t take up much space, and works better than I expected. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a low-maintenance solution for a fresh-smelling fridge!” Another, who was dealing with a fridge full of rotten food after losing power during Hurricane Milton, shares, “Popped it in the fridge as soon as we got it, and the smell was almost eliminated by the end of the day. The following morning, the smell was gone! Worth every penny.”
