Clean the garbage bin
Every time you take out the trash, you should clean the inside of the garbage bin to avoid unpleasant odors in the kitchen. This is an effective way to deodorize the kitchen that you can refer to. In addition, you can use a deodorizing spray to deal with it more thoroughly.
Turn on the ventilation fan
For kitchens with ventilation fans, don’t forget to use this device whenever you cook. They help keep the kitchen smelling fresh and airy.
The function of the ventilation fan is to exhaust the odorous air out of the kitchen and prevent cooking odors from infiltrating other spaces in the house, effectively deodorizing the kitchen.
Use lemon peel
Lemon peel is a method of deodorizing while providing a pleasant fragrance to the kitchen. Lemon peel contains essential oils with antibacterial properties and a pleasant fragrance. When boiled, it helps neutralize the unpleasant smell in the kitchen.
You just need to cut two lemons in half and put them in a pot of boiling water, then simmer for 10 minutes. To save more, you can use the lemon peels that have been squeezed for cooking.
To increase the effectiveness of odor removal, you can add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to the pot of water.
Use vinegar or baking soda
In the evening, after finishing cooking, if you still smell a lot of kitchen odors, you can place a bowl of baking soda or vinegar in this area overnight. The next morning, you will find that the kitchen has significantly reduced the odor.
Use coffee grounds
Coffee grounds are considered a powerful odor neutralizer. After drinking coffee, don’t rush to throw away the coffee grounds, but keep them in a bowl and place them in the most well-ventilated corner of the kitchen.
This is an effective way to deodorize the kitchen as it can quickly eliminate stubborn odors such as the strong smell of jackfruit, durian, and the fishy smell of seafood…
Not only that, the aroma of coffee grounds also has a relaxing effect, making us feel more comfortable every time we step into our kitchen.
Use range hood and open windows
To reduce the odor in the kitchen, a effective method is to use a range hood combined with opening windows for ventilation and fresh air circulation.
Opening windows helps the air flow, making it easier for unpleasant odors to disperse outside, without causing prolonged stagnation.
Use salt
Clogged drains and sinks in the kitchen are also causes of kitchen odors. An effective method is to pour a bowl of salt into the drain or sink, then pour another bowl of baking soda. Finally, pour boiling water into the drain. Salt and baking soda will react and quickly eliminate unpleasant odors.