How to Get Rid of Kitchen Odors

Cooking is one of the chores or joys of living, depending on your perspective. One of the problems with cooking is the buildup of kitchen odors. You don't want your whole house having a strange smell because of kitchen odors that have accumulated. How do you get rid of those unwanted and undesirable kitchen odors in your home? Use this handy instructional to learn how to get rid of kitchen odors.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. If you locate the kitchen odors by smell, clean up the source. If not, clean your kitchen.

2. Empty wastebaskets and clean with a spray cleanser or other appropriate cleanser.

3. Empty your refrigerator and discard any foods that are beginning to spoil. Clean it with baking soda, or follow the manufacturer's instructions. Return the good food to the refrigerator. Leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to absorb odors that might develop there.

4. Clean your stove top and the area under the burners. Clean your oven.

5. Clean your sink and counter tops. Clean the cupboard under your sink. Repair any leaks from freshwater or waste water pipes.

6. Mop your floor. Be sure to move your stove, refrigerator, and any movable counters or other furniture to clean under them.

7. Empty your cabinets and clean them thoroughly. Discard any stored food items that are going bad, and put the rest away.

8. If the odor remains, it may originate from under your floors or behind your walls.

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[meggmary]

on 9/11/2009 Great tips on how to get rid of kitchen odors. Thank you! 5* and rec

[sallyemaycreate]

on 9/11/2009 Excellent tips... that should take care of it!! Well written. 5*

[ruf1950]

on 9/6/2009 Excellent job of explaining how to get rid of kitchen odors. 5*****

[trvlarrngr]

on 9/4/2009 Great tips on eliminating kitchen odors. There is nothing worse! Sometimes it might come from food caught in your disposal unit too. 5 stars