Looking for easy ways to help keep your refrigerator clean and fresh? These smart and simple household items will help you to get out even the toughest food smells and leave your fridge smelling like new again!

• Baking soda. This one isn’t just an old wives’ tale; baking soda really does help to absorb unpleasant scents and remove them from the air. Start by sprinkling some baking soda around your refrigerator and scrubbing with a damp sponge. Once you’re done, place an opened box inside to absorb any additional smells that might happen in the future.
• Lemons. Lemons are also all-natural deodorizers. Soak a cotton ball in a small bowl of lemon juice, and then leave it inside the refrigerator for several hours to permeate every inch of the interior.
• Salt. Scrub the inside of your fridge with a simple salt and water solution, leaving the coarse granules for extra scrubbing power. This is a great way to do a heavy-duty clean without chemicals.
• Liners. If you frequently find yourself scrubbing foul-smelling spills from condiments, leftovers, and other unsavory items, you might want to try lining the shelves of your fridge with paper towels. That way, you can simply remove them if (and when) a leak happens.

Clean and Deodorize Your Refrigerator [Reader’s Digest]
How To Clean & Organize a Refrigerator [Apartment Therapy]
Cleaning Your Fridge [Martha Stewart]

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Austin’s wine lovers have been flocking to the Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar since it opened for their spectacular service and well-curated selection of wines. The atmosphere here is incredibly classy, bringing a taste of Europe to the middle of Texas, and it’s a great place for special occasions.

Uncorked's wine cellar is extensive, boasting dozens of bottles from all over the world, and the servers can speak intelligently about their flavor profiles and make recommendations for the table. You can build your own flights or order by the bottle. They even offer a small selection of Texas-brewed beers if you'd prefer that to wine. The food here is also delightful, with bold, assertive flavors that pair perfectly with wine. Some of the best dishes include the artisanal Texas cheese plate, the Korean beef skewers served with pickled daikon and cucumber and the steamed mussels in a saffron, white wine and tomato broth.

Uncorked Tasting Room
900 E. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-2809
www.uncorkedtastingroom.com
www.yelp.com/biz/uncorked-tasting-room-and-wine-bar-austin

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Step into a modern speakeasy at the East Side Show Room. This restaurant and bar in East Austin has a dark, classy feel to it with floor to ceiling shelving holding just about any type of liquor you could want. You'll find a rotating selection of local artists' works throughout the restaurant. Reservations are recommended for the dining room since this place can get very busy. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, able to create a delicious array of creative cocktails. Most nights of the week live music is featured. The small menu features dishes like gourmet mac and cheese, pork belly, a burger, and goat meatballs. Stop in for a drink and a show at East Side Show Room. Visit the website for a calendar of events.

East Side Show Room
1100 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 467-4280
www.eastsideshowroom.com
www.yelp.com/biz/eastside-showroom-austin

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