How to Get Smell Out of a Yeti Cooler

 If you have a Yeti Cooler, you know how great it is. You’re probably also well aware of the fact that it makes a great conversation starter and can be used at parties as a way to get people talking about your brand.

But if you’ve ever had to deal with the smell of your Yeti after it has been used, you might have some concerns. The smell is so strong that it can actually be difficult to avoid.

The good news is that there are many different ways that you can clean your cooler and eliminate that funky smell. 

Here are some tips for getting rid of the smell in your Yeti Cooler so that it doesn’t ruin your social plans. continue reading this article.

How to Get Smell Out of a Yeti Cooler

Step #1: Air out the cooler

Remove as much air as possible from the cooler by opening all doors, removing any food and other items, and creating as much headspace as possible.

Step #2: Spray with a bleach mixture

Fill a spray bottle with water and add 1/4 cup bleach, then shake well until all of the bleach has dissolved. Spray directly on top of any stains or odors on your cooler, then let sit for about an hour before scrubbing with a toothbrush or sponge.

Step #3: Scrub the cooler

Use a sponge or rag along with dish soap to scrub away any remaining odor-causing compounds from your stainless steel cooler.

Step #4: Apply an odor absorber. 

Use an odor absorber. These products work by absorbing odors through their activated carbon core, then releasing them back into the air when they are heated up again (such as by being placed

Step #5: Rinse and dry the cooler

Once you’ve washed away all of the odor-causing compounds on your stainless steel Yeti Cooler, rinse it thoroughly

Step #6: Apply an aromatic

Apply an aromatic oil such as vanilla extract to mask any lingering smells on your Yeti Cooler’s exterior surfaces. 

This will help keep the coolers scent from permeating through the outer layers of material in your cooler, which can cause unwanted odors for weeks or even months after washing it out once again.

Other Best Ways of Getting Smell Out of Yeti Cooler

 1. Vinegar and Bicarb Soda

First of all, spray the inside of the cooler with white vinegar and bicarb soda solution. This will help neutralize the smell and remove any surface stains on the interior of the cooler. You can also use this combination on pet urine stains on carpets or other fabrics. 

Simply pour 1 cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of bicarb soda into a spray bottle and shake well before using it on your Yeti Cooler. You may need to repeat this process several times until no more smell is detected from your cooler.

2. High-Pressure Spray

Spray a high-pressure hose around the insides of your cooler, then let it sit for an hour or so. The high pressure will help loosen up any smells, but be careful not to damage any parts of the cooler with the spray.

3. Use Cat Litter in the Cooler

Cat litter can absorb some smells and keep them from coming back into your cooler again by absorbing bad odors and keeping them away from other food items inside the cooler. 

Simply sprinkle some cat litter in your freezer before you fill it up with food, then let it sit there until you’re ready to use it again.

4. White Vinegar and Water Solution

For a quick, cheap, and easy solution, mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray it on the cooler and let it sit for about an hour. The smell should be gone.

5. Baking Soda and Vinegar

Baking soda and vinegar work great to eliminate smells from coolers that have been exposed to strong odors, such as smoke or pet urine. 

  1. Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda with 1/2 cup of vinegar in a bowl until you get a thick paste (use more or less depending on your preference). 
  2. Apply this paste to your cooler and let it sit for hours or overnight. 
  3. Then rinse off all the baking soda residue with warm water, then dry thoroughly before storing your cooler away again.

6. Spray Thoroughly With Clorox

You should use a spray bottle of Clorox and spray it down your cooler. This will get rid of any smells and keep it smelling fresh.

7. Rub Lemons On Your Cooler

Lemon juice is another great way to eliminate odors from your coolers. Rub lemon slices all over your cooler and let them sit for at least 20 minutes before washing off with warm water. Then rinse thoroughly with cold water

8. Tablespoons of Vanilla

Vanilla extract also works great for eliminating odors from your Yeti coolers.

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