How to Remove Burnt-Food Odors From the House

Use white vinegar as an odor absorber.

When you burn food while preparing a meal or snack, you typically get left with a strong burnt-food odor that consumes an entire room if not the entire house. To get rid of the odors, avoid commercial air fresheners, as these only mask the odor for the time being instead of actually removing the unpleasant smells.

Things You'll Need

• Bowls
• Baking soda
• Spray bottle
• White vinegar

Instructions

1. Open a window. Often airing out the house allows the odor to escape and fresh air to enter, taking care of the problem quickly.

2. Fill a few bowls with about 1 cup each of baking soda. Place these around the home, as the baking soda will naturally absorb the odor and freshen the air.

3. Pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and use this as an air freshener. Mist the vinegar spray into the air around the home, and repeat every few hours or as needed until all the burnt-food odors are gone.

References

• MSU.edu: Alternatives for Household Waste