How to Get Rid of Unpleasant Smells in the Kitchen: 6 Helpful Tips

22.01.2023 02:30
Updated: 13.04.2023 13:49

The kitchen is a place where various smells constantly accumulate. Even with the maintenance of perfect order in the kitchen, unpleasant smells can manifest themselves sharply.

Therefore, it is worth remembering a few tips that will help get rid of unpleasant odors in the kitchen.

Windows should be open while cooking.

Many housewives think that opening windows is not necessary at all, since you can turn on the exhaust fan, which should get rid of all the smells. But is everything so obvious?

The hood will not cope with such a task if there is no inflow of fresh air. Therefore, it is necessary to always open the windows. Micro-ventilation will be enough.

Soda

Baking soda is the best odor neutralizer. In any kitchen, you can find places that emit unpleasant odors. For example, the oven can emit a strong odor. To reduce the manifestations a little, you can use regular baking soda. There are two options for use.

Soda
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1. Pour baking soda into a container and place it where the smell is strongest. Over time, the baking soda will absorb some of the smells.

2. Add a few spoons of soda to the water and wash the surface.

For a microwave oven, you can use the following method: add 2 spoons to a glass of water and turn on the microwave for 3 minutes. This simple action will help get rid of the unpleasant smell.

Regular inspection and cleaning of the refrigerator

The refrigerator constantly stores products that tend to spoil. Even the perfect housewife can forget about what dishes are stored in her refrigerator. Here are some tips:

• the refrigerator should be inspected once a week;

• it is important to review all products, paying particular attention to the integrity of the packaging;

• antibacterial agents should be used for cleaning. Ordinary warm water will not help in the fight against unpleasant odors; proven agents are required.

You can also install odor neutralizers in your refrigerator. They do a great job, but they need to be changed regularly.

Attention to the trash can

The trash can is installed in the kitchen, food scraps are often poured into it, which over time begin to emit an unpleasant odor. It is worth noting that garbage bags over time begin to let in scraps, and when they fall to the bottom of the trash can, an unpleasant odor appears. Here are some recommendations.

1. It is essential to put newspaper or paper on the bottom of the trash can. They should absorb the moisture that will be released anyway.

2. Antibacterial agents or bleach can be used for cleaning.

3. Occasionally, you can sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the trash can to neutralize odors.

Coffee beans

Coffee beans absorb various aromas well and help neutralize strong odors. The method of their use is very simple: coffee beans are poured into a container and placed near places where an unpleasant aroma is noticed. Coffee beans can be called a preventive solution.

Boiling lemons

If you don't want to use chemicals or other similar means, you can use the following trick: add one lemon to a pan of water and boil it on low heat for about 30 minutes. To enhance the effect, you can add a little baking soda.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Windows should be open while cooking.
  2. Soda
  3. Regular inspection and cleaning of the refrigerator
  4. Attention to the trash can
  5. Coffee beans
  6. Boiling lemons