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How can I stop a silicone ice tray absorbing the smell of freezer onions?

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Store onion in a truly sealed container and clean the freezer; silicone absorbs volatile odours and may need replacing.

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How should I begin stopping a silicone ice tray absorbing the smell of freezer onions?

Store onion in a truly sealed container and clean the freezer; silicone absorbs volatile odours and may need replacing.