Baking soda absorbs some odor and only for a very short time. As soon as moisture builds up on the surface of baking soda (usually within a few days) it tends to crust over rendering it useless. Polar Fresh® actually stops odor before it starts by controlling the bacteria-breeding moisture that causes odor.

Depending on the humidity where you live and the condition of your refrigerator Polar Fresh® will last from three to four months. Before you place Polar Fresh® in your refrigerator simply write the expected replacement date (approximately 3 months from your starting date) in the space provided on the top of the box. When you notice food not staying as fresh or odor returning it is time to change Polar Fresh®.

Polar Fresh® contains a blend of 100% natural zeolites minerals. They are completely safe to use in a refrigerator but normal care should be taken to prevent small children from opening the box.

Because Polar Fresh® absorbs warm air that enters through your refrigerator door your refrigerator doesn’t have to work as hard to cool. This means less wear and tear on the equipment as well as less run time because the refrigerator stays colder. You are saving money on energy because Polar Fresh® is working to keep your refrigerator colder and less energy is being used to cool it.

Normally the temperature will tend to drop a few degrees and stay consistently colder. If you notice liquids or lettuce freezing then you must adjust your temperature control up a notch or two to compensate for the new, colder conditions.

No, the special blend of natural zolite minerals inside Polar Fresh® have the ability to absorb excess moisture, purify it, and then release it back into the refrigerator to maintain optimum humidity levels for food freshness.

You can simply toss Polar Fresh® in the trash or if you have potted plants or a garden the mineral can be added to the soil to provide aeration for the roots and to improve drainage. Simply cut open the filter bag and work the mineral into the soil – another solution to help your household "go green".