Baking soda: Similar effect in my closet as in my fridge?

[Matt Brown - identify]

Hello,

I recently moved into a new apartment, and the closet in my bedroom wreaks like something horrible. It's definitely not something dead (like a mouse), but more likely some derivative of mold.

While I plan to vacuum the floor and wash the walls of the closet with a bleach solution, will buying a box of baking soda (or two) and leaving it sit in the closet opened have the same smell absorption effect that it has in a refrigerator?

Thanks very much for your time,

Matt

[Phisherman]

If there is carpeting in the closet, suspect that first. Sprinkle a box of baking soda (or Boraxo) evenly over the carpet and vacuum up after three days. Shampooers with good extraction can help. You could use an ionizer.

[joyfulheart(Marilyn Christine)]