How to Get Rid of Burned Popcorn Smell

There are certain foods that--when cooked--leave your house smelling delicious. Popcorn is one of those. The problem is when you burn popcorn and are stuck with a smell that isn't particularly pleasant. If you plan on having friends over within the next 2 to 3 days after you burn popcorn, you are going to want to get rid of the smell.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon-scented dish soap
• Rag
• 2 lemons
• Bowl
• Scented candles

Instructions

1. Wet a rag and add a splash of lemon-scented dish soap. Use it to wipe down the inside of the microwave you used to cook your popcorn. This is the source of your burnt popcorn smell, so it makes sense to clean it first. Wet and ring out your rag and wipe the microwave down again to make sure the soap is all gone.

2. Cut 2 lemons into slices and place them in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of water and place the bowl in the microwave.

3. Microwave the lemons for 5 minutes and leave them in the microwave for another 10 minutes. Cooking the lemons this way will eliminate the burnt popcorn smell.

4. Place some scented candles around the house where you can smell the popcorn. Light them and let them burn for several hours. The will begin to dominate the burnt popcorn smell.

5. Air out your house by opening your windows and turning fans on. If it is winter, you may not be able to open your windows for long, but this is the best way to replace burnt popcorn smell with fresh air.

Tips & Warnings

• Slice an onion and place it in a dish near the smell. This will also absorb strong odors, such as burnt popcorn.

• Make sure your bowl is microwave safe so it doesn't crack, melt or become overheated in the microwave.