Alright folks, grab a coffee, this one's a journey. So my fridge? Yeah, turned into a science experiment. Seriously, something unidentified started growing in the crisper drawer. Smelled... bad. Like, really bad. I tried tackling it myself first, obviously. Who wants to pay for cleaning?

Started with the usual: baking soda paste, vinegar spray. Arm deep in questionable goo, scrubbing away. Halfway through, I nearly threw up. That’s when I said, "Nope. I'm done. Need professionals."

Hopped online, started searching. Typed in "fridge cleaning near me". Got slammed with options. Too many. Felt overwhelming. Saw fancy ads, cheap deals, confusing websites. I hate confusing websites. Needed someone reliable, someone who wouldn't just wipe the outside and call it a day.

Here’s how I narrowed it down:

• Looked at Reviews. Like, REALLY looked. Not just the stars, but what people said. Did they mention deep cleaning? Did they talk about smells being gone? Were there complaints about hidden fees?
• Called them. Actual phone calls. Sounds old school? Yeah, but you get the vibe. Spoke to "Fresh & Tidy Cleaning Solutions" first. Sounded rushed, guy seemed annoyed I asked how they clean the coils. Red flag.
• Asked about the DETAILS. Do they take apart the shelves? What do they use on the seals? How do they handle odors? "Sparkling Shine Service" was vague. "Uh, we clean it real good?" Not good enough.

After a few calls and too much coffee, I landed on my top three contenders:

1. CoolPro Fridge Care: Found them buried on page two. Guy who answered knew his stuff. Explained their process step-by-step: removing all shelves and bins, cleaning the drip pan, sanitizing every surface with specific food-safe cleaners, even degreasing the coils at the back. Sounded thorough.
2. Germ-Free Fridge Techs: Their reviews were solid, especially mentioning getting rid of tough smells. Called ‘em. Lady was patient, answered every single paranoid question I had about mold and bacteria. Felt confident they wouldn't miss a spot.
3. Reliable Chill Restorers: Price was decent, middle of the pack. What got ‘em here was their guarantee. Offered a 100% satisfaction thing, like if the smell came back quick, they'd come back. Gotta respect that.

CoolPro had the most detailed plan, Germ-Free got the smell-killing rep, and Reliable Chill offered that safety net. Hard to choose! Ended up going with CoolPro because that "we take it all apart" promise convinced me.

Booked it online, dude showed up right on time. Mask, gloves, booties on his shoes - legit. Watched him (didn't hover, promise!) dismantle my entire fridge interior. Went at that grime in the sealant grooves like a ninja. Used these weird little brushes for the vents. Even pulled the fridge out, cleaned the dusty coils and fan underneath. Thing I never, ever do.

Took maybe an hour? Paid him directly. No extra fees, price matched the quote. Now? My fridge smells like... nothing. Beautiful nothing. Drawer isn't sticky. Peace of mind knowing the invisible gunk is gone.

So yeah, after sweating over it (literally, while scrubbing), researching like crazy, and making calls, CoolPro delivered. Germ-Free and Reliable Chill seem solid too, based on what I dug up. Point is, don’t suffer cleaning biohazards yourself. Find the folks who actually know how to handle it.