The CO2 incubator which our lab uses had a bad stink. The water was changed alongwith fresh dichromate and the water tray was thoroughly but the stink still persists. There is no contamination in any of the cultures, the temperature and the CO2 levels are at normal levels too.
Is disinfection the best option right now ?
I would try on your place to turn off the incubator if possible, clan it up and sterylize.
Regards,
Bartosz
It can also be caused by a particular cell line itself. I have a cell line that causes the incubator to smell like the inside of a dirty gym locker with sweaty gym clothes. Needless to say I don't grow it very often.
It can be if growth media or FBS has been spilled, or as Sir Eric says some cells lines may have peculiar smell.!! Also if your incubator is too full there may be a typical smell. Try ruling out these.
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