3 Steps to Remove Odors from a Cooler

Wipe down all surfaces with a diluted bleach solution Mix 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water and scrub every surface. This kills the bacteria from raw meat juice that soap and water alone cannot remove.

Rinse thoroughly Bleach residue can affect food stored later, so rinse all surfaces well with clean water.

Leave baking soda inside overnight if odor remains Sprinkle a layer of baking soda inside, close the lid, and let it sit for 12 hours. It absorbs any lingering smells that bleach missed.