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How Do You Get Rid of Cooking Smells?

ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:34:19 GMT

Opening the windows would be ideal but that won't work with the weather. Lighting a candle will only add another scent. Open floor plan so what would be effective? tia

Re: How Do You Get Rid of Cooking Smells?

Mindy D — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:45:02 GMT

Leave the heater on and open the window or glass door for one half hour to 45 minutes

Run exhaust fan if it's set up to let exhaust oustide

Zep Food Odor Eliminator. Home Depot and possibly Amazon and others

Zero Odor Multi Purpose Odor Eliminator. Amazon

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FranandZoe — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:41:32 GMT

I run my exhaust fan and open my deck door (sliding glass.)

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Oldfaithful — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:46:26 GMT

I find if I remove the range hood filter to soak and scrub it does help for some cooking odors like bacon.

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Coastalcarolina — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:46:39 GMT

If it's safe to do so (cats especially), place a small bowl of white vinegar on your counter. The acid absorbs odors. Works wonders, even if fish has been cooked.

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Lucky Charm — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:52:25 GMT

As long as the sun's out, regardless of the temps, open windows with sunlight coming in. I do that all the time in the winter, just for fresh air.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:15:51 GMT

open the windows......it doesnt matter what the temperature is.....this is the BEST way to remove the smells and let the neighborhood know what you have been cooking.

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Fressa — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:25:28 GMT

I have a small air cleaner that I run if I'm cooking fish or frying a steak. I also swear by the X/O odor spray. I think it's from the Campenelli or Don Astlett line.

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KBEANS — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:26:32 GMT

Whether windows are opened or closed, no matter what the weather is; I leave my air purifier running 24/7.

An air purifier really helps, especially when living in an apartment.

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STIPPY — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:36:22 GMT

I heat up the vinegar on the stove, and walk through the house with the pan, works every time

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ROMARY — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:52:10 GMT

Simmer orange peels in a pot, or slow cooker. Can add lemon peels, too, but only orange peels work just fine.

Can add spices, such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, etc., if you like that scent. Even pumpkin pie spice.

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:04:59 GMT

Use your stove hood fan while cooking. I use Lysol Disinfectant Spray and it gets rid of most all household smells.

@ThinkingOutLoud

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goldensrbest — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:15:24 GMT

Like others have said opening windows,.BUT citrus magic spray does a good job,years ago qvc sold it,got me hooked on it.

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Othereeeen — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:15:44 GMT

Prevailing winds at my house here on a ridge are from South to North MOST of the time, the other times, from North to South!!!

My home is oriented East-West....

There is ALWAYS a wind here on the ridge top....so...

I just open windows on both side of my home, and let er rip!!

Yesterday it was 83 degrees here in Western PA , winds were howling like a gale, and I made salmon for lunch....NO problem!!!

I could hear things being blown off counters and the wall calendar flapping and the lists on the fridge getting an airing out!!!

Best part of living here in the nice months, ( NEVER need AC),and worst part in the cold weather when it comes from the north!!!

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Othereeeen — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:36:29 GMT

@Lucky Charm

Me too....Open up in winter....( but not on zero degree days, just above 30 which is a lot here in PA).

I never thought it was a good thing to keep rebreathing the same air for weeks at a time...and I'm only one person....

I LOVE fresh air...you can keep your air filters and purifiers and sprays...open the winders works for me!!!

You should see my two indoor cats when the wind blows thru the house.....Their eyes are all black, the slink along thier bellies from one room to another, afraid of the sound the wind makes.....and if it's the first days of spring, all those interesting outdoor odors drive them nuts!!

Last night, first time for peepers here...They must have woke up from thier long winter naps in the damp very warm humid 83 degree winds we had here all day yesterday...I LOVE the sound they make...you know spring is here!!

( Peepers are tiny frogs that live in the woods and when they come out, they scream thier mating calls in a very loud high pitched cacophony that only peepers make!!! LOVE.IT!!!!)

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sann — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:40:08 GMT

Air Purifier....

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CatsyCline — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:23:05 GMT

cannot stand cooking odors!! close the bedroom doors, use the celing fans...clean my oven a lot and avoid frying food on the stovetop . open doors and windows. some odors still linger, like roast chicken and anything made with curry powder. ugh!!

at this point i'm ready to quit with the big meals, much as i'm happy to make nice dinners. DH is on a keto type diet so his meals are eats lamb and steak he grills outside, with a salad and avocado or plain steamed veggis.

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Still Raining — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:31:13 GMT

Could you install a vent fan? Not horribly expensive.

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jackthebear — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:57:40 GMT

Air filter

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GingerHead — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:15:17 GMT

I hate the lingering smells of cooking and sometimes it's worse than others. I've gotten to where I both turn on my exhaust fans and I burn a strong smelling candle at night after dinner is over. Right now it's B&BW Pumpkin Pecan Waffles. yummy! Does the trick for us