The kitchen is where we cook our meals, but it can also become a place for unwanted smells to hang around. From last night’s cooking adventure leftovers to a trash can that has seen better days, unpleasant odors sometimes sneak in and overstay their welcome.
The good news is that thanks to a couple of very simple hacks, you’ll have your kitchen’s freshness and clean air restored in no time. Ready to get rid of these smells once and for all? Let’s plunge in!
1. Neutralize the Smells with Baking Soda or Vinegar
Leave a container of baking soda or vinegar on your countertop overnight. Baking soda can absorb odors, while vinegar neutralizes smells. By the morning, those disgusting smells are long gone.
2. Give Your Sink a Refresh
If the smell is emanating from the sink, then head-on. Sprinkle baking soda down the drain, add a splash of vinegar on top, and watch the bubbly science action. Rinse with hot water to leave your sink fresh and clean.
3. Steam Away Smells with Vinegar
For particularly stubborn, lingering odors, go ahead and boil a pot of white vinegar. Let the steam cut through, breaking down the funk and leaving the air fresh. Relax—your kitchen won’t be smelling like a salad dressing factory afterward.
4. Air Out Your Kitchen
Open all your windows, turn up the range hood, and let fresh air circulate. This is a quick, natural way to eliminate odors. Pro tip: Do this before cooking so smells won’t linger.
5. Simmet a Homemade Potpourri
Slice up some citrus, cinnamon sticks, and cloves, and simmer it in a pot of water on the stove for an instant spa-aromatic kitchen. This cozy, inviting scent will kick the funky smell out in no time.
6. Brew Coffee for Instant Freshness
Brew a pot of coffee or leave some used coffee grounds out to absorb the undesirable odors. Not only does this do the magic with odors, but your kitchen also smells like your favorite coffee shop.
7. Bake Something Delicious
When all else fails, bake your way to a better-smelling kitchen. Whip up cookies, muffins, or banana bread to fill the air with the sweet aroma of freshly baked goodies—and enjoy afterward!
8. Light a Chef’s Candle
Neutralize cooking odors with a chef’s candle, engineered specifically to freshen up space. Light one after dinner, and your kitchen will smell like a boutique instead of a burger joint.
9. Invest in a Charcoal Splatter Screen
If you fight oil-soaked smells in your cooking, the charcoal filter splatter screen is your ally in gadgetry to keep odors and grease trapped while saving you from those hated splatters of oil.
10. Freeze Food Scraps to Avoid Trash Smells
Keep your trash can odor-free by freezing food scraps in a small compost bin until it’s time to toss them. This simple hack keeps smells at bay and your kitchen fresh. Just label the bin to avoid confusion!
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