How to Clean and Deodorize Ice Chests and Coolers

Regardless the size of your ice chest or cooler and whether it is stainless steel or plastic, you want to clean your cooler after each use, and especially for storing over long periods. Cleaning extends the life and removes smells so that you will not have mold and mildew growth. Killing existing mold and mildew will be discussed since it is disgusting!

Items Needed:
Water hose or bucket of water
Baking soda
Vinegar
MagicEraser sponge (optional)

Rinse out the cooler using a water hose. If you don't have access to a water hose, you can clean your cooler in the bathtub or kitchen sink.

Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the inside of the cooler. The baking soda will help scrub and lift any dirt and stains from the inside of the cooler.

Scrub the inside of the cooler using the brush to spread the baking soda and vinegar mixture all around, removing dirt and any rust spots

Use a MagicEraser to remove any tough stains. This works really well on rust spots and scuff marks.

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Rinse with water in a bucket or use the garden hose until the odor is gone. Towel dry and sit out in the sun with the lid open. You can take a small tooth brush to clean out the water drain.

All clean!

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