[NC] Smells as bad as yesterday's fish! [Archive] (2024)

FAQs

Why does my fridge smell like fish but no fish? ›

A Dirty Drip Pan

Usually, this condensation evaporates into the air. It is possible for the drip pan to collect water that becomes stagnant, which in turn can cause bacteria and mold to flourish. The result is a refrigerator that smells something akin to rotten fish.

Call an Emergency Electrical Services Immediately

As soon as you smell that fishy odor, you need to call an electrician right away. The technician will do a thorough electrical inspection of your home, locate the source of the smell, and make the necessary residential electrical repairs to prevent an electrical fire.

Formaldehyde is a colorless chemical with a strong pickle-like odor that is commonly used in many manufacturing processes.

What does it smell like? More pungent than normal rotting fish, some have compared the smell to dead bodies, dirty diapers, stinky cheese, vinegar, and seafood all wrapped into one horrible smell! Thankfully, surströmming is not supposed to eaten by itself.

What should I do if my home smells fishy? If you ever notice this smell and you haven't cooked fish, you should inspect your home immediately and check switches and plugs for any signs of heat or burning. If you can identify the source of the smell, turn off the appliance straight away.

To help remove any remaining smell, place a small bowl of baking soda or coffee grounds on the shelf the fish was on. This will help deodorize your fridge. Another option is to use an air purifier if you have one.

When a circuit overheats, the plastics and heat-resistant chemicals used in outlets, circuit breakers, or wiring insulation may emit a fishy or urine-like smell. The HVAC system can carry the odor throughout the house, and it may intensify or fade with changing temperatures and circuit usage.

Nine times out of 10, a fishy smell throughout the home means you have overheating electrical components (circuit breakers, outlets, wiring, etc.). You see, most wires, circuit breakers, etc. are made with heat resistant chemicals.

Out of all the dangers posed by substances in a home, one is particularly deadly and doesn't contain any detection substances like mercaptan. Carbon monoxide doesn't smell like anything, and yet it can be absorbed by the human body in minutes, leading to unconsciousness, illness, or death.

Trimethylamine (TMA) is the simplest tertiary aliphatic amine. It's responsible for the pungent odor given off by fish and other marine and aquatic animals. It is also a degradation product of plants that have high nitrogen contents and a distillation product of sugarbeet residues.

Why do my pants smell like fish? ›

Clothing can begin to get a fishy, sour smell after remaining wet and sitting too long in a washer or dryer. Mold is a fungus that gives clothing a musty, sometimes fishy smell that exists everywhere and grows fast and intensifies in wet and dark places.

Dehydration can also cause or aggravate the fishy smell in your urine. When you're dehydrated, there's less water to dilute the concentrations of chemicals. This will give your urine a stronger smell.

The infamous prohibition stems from the fact that surströmming cans are deemed pressurized goods, which are at risk of expanding and rupturing due to the internal chemical process.

Surströmming is a traditional dish from northern Sweden that arose during the 16th century when Sweden had a salt shortage. Today, the fish has become infamous due to its stinky smell, yet enthusiasts praise surströmming for its great taste.

Stockfish is popular in West Africa, especially in Nigeria where it serves as a flavor and fish in the many soups like Egusi, Edikaikong, Ofe nsala, Afang, Ukazi, Oha, Efo Riro, Okra, etc., that are eaten with fufu meals, such as pounded yam, fufu, and garri meals.

If expired food isn't causing the issue, probably some hidden mold or bacteria is lurking inside, perhaps in the door gasket or the drain pan, causing the smell. Getting rid of the smell is important because if you leave it, it can seep into the plastic lining inside the refrigerator.

The cooling pads, which are typically saturated with water to produce cooling, may have developed mold and / or mildew. When the system runs, it may be emitting this fishy or moldy smell, as a result. This is especially common if you have been running the swamp cooler constantly, and water has been continuously used.

Wipe down the interior: Use a cloth dampened with warm water and dish detergent to wipe down all interior surfaces. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Try a vinegar solution: If odor persists, repeat the above steps using a 1:1 solution of white vinegar or lemon juice and warm water.