cleaning the fridge after long power outage

[SphinxnihpS]

Claim the unit shorted out on your insurance.

Why commit insurance fraud when the loss is already covered? Yep, the contents of your refrigerator are covered in the event of a power loss.

Immoral and stupid usually go together though I guess...

 

[weadjust]

Only if the power outage occurs on the insured premises. You must have damage to power line located on your property. Blanket outage in the area not covered.

 

[ussfletcher]

Take it outside, if possible, and hose it out. Use whatever cleaning products suit your fancy.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Whatever you do you'll probably want to leave the door wide open for at least a few days after so it can air out.

 

[Howard]

Pressure washer?

 

[alkemyst]

Buy a new fridge. How'd you think that food wasn't rotting?

 

[cthulhu]

After Katrina, I tried soap, bleach, various cleaners, vanilla, and baking soda. I swear charcoal briquettes worked the best to remove the odor. The smell won't go away over night. It took a week or two IIRC.

Be sure to check if your fridge's freezer has a bottom pan. I had to remove the bottom pan/liner to clean under it.

Best of luck.