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We may need a deep freezer.

Ice is highly porous and absorbs nearby odors, so stash cubes in resealable bags and keep any uncovered or strongly scented foods out of the freezer to prevent off-flavors in cocktails. Replace stored ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your ice starts to taste a bit funky, it might be a sign that it is time to clean your freezer. Ice cubes can take on the odors ...

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