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Maybe your gallon of milk soured or your leftovers sat just one day too long, but that hallmark stench of spoilage emanating from your refrigerator is nearly impossible to get rid of.

Unless, of course, you follow the TikTok sages who swear by a hack that involves putting toilet paper in the fridge.

You heard that right — your two-ply Charmin Ultra-Soft can soak up odors.

While it may not be the most appetizing sight, the bath tissue absorbs the moisture in the air that can contribute to mold, mildew and foul smells, according to Parade.

Baking soda — which only needs to be swapped every three months compared to TP’s three weeks — is more commonly used to neutralize odors, and, according to Parade, the cost-effective option works better at eliminating both the excess moisture and acids that produce odors.

Toilet paper, however, will do the job if you’re in a pinch.

Parade recommends using a fresh roll, placing it in the back of the fridge away from anything that could leak and throwing away the roll after three weeks — “don’t try to reuse the roll in the bathroom,” the outlet warned.

While there are fridge-specific deodorizers available on the market, other ways to neutralize the stink in your refrigerator include activated charcoal, vanilla, coffee grounds, lemon and oats.

One TikToker revealed that the stench might not be coming from mysterious spills or spoiled food, but rather the fridge tray, which sits at the back of the refrigerator and collects whatever liquids are drained out.


  One TikToker claimed toilet paper also works as an ice pack. TikTok / @drewfrom63rd1 One TikToker claimed toilet paper also works as an ice pack. TikTok / @drewfrom63rd1

  Toilet paper can be used as a deodorizer in the fridge, although something like baking soda is preferred. TikTok / @drewfrom63rd1 Toilet paper can be used as a deodorizer in the fridge, although something like baking soda is preferred. TikTok / @drewfrom63rd1

The cleaning guru also recommended cleaning underneath and behind the fridge to ensure that stray crumbs or smelly particles are rotting.

Meanwhile, another person suggested that toilet paper could be used as an effective ice pack, claiming it maintains its chill for 8 hours.

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