Smoke Odor From Cooking

By

KansasCindy

12/09/2010

I seriously doubt you have actual smoke damage from a boiled dry pot, but it may take some effort to clear the smokey smell. My "inexpensive" suggestion is to start with a gallon of white vinegar and a box of baking soda. Both are natural deodorizers.

Place a container (one that can hold about two cups of liquid) full of the white vinegar in each room and leave for at least 24 hours. (Be careful not to place near electronics or anywhere pets or kids could knock over.)

Wash all of the curtains, throw rugs/bedspreads/blankets (anything washable) with a half cup of the baking soda added to your laundry soap per load. Wipe down solid surfaces with a damp rag rinsed and wrung out from a a bucket with one gallon of water, half cup of vinegar and half cup of baking soda. Glass and metal surfaces can be cleaned with the appropriate cleaners or a 32 oz spray bottle filled with a 50/50 mixture of water and white vinegar. Use this spray with crumpled up newspapers (black and white only, no colored print) to avoid streaks and absorb additional odors. Sprinkle baking soda over upholstery and carpets. Let sit for several hours then vacuum up.

If weather permits, open windows and doors to help air out the house and change any air filters in your heating/cooling system. Again, if weather permits you can take some items outside and let them soak up some fresh air and sunshine (other natural deodorizers.)

Since I don't know the extent of the odor, I can't promise this will cure all but it's a frugal "Step one" to try before considering more drastic and more costly measures. If, after all of this effort, this doesn't make a dent in the odor problem, by all means, call your insurance company and find out if you are covered by smoke damage. I wish you much luck and simple solutions.

I am looking for tips on removing smoke odor caused by sugar water boiling over and causing smoke on stove top. There was a fair amount of smoke and I opened windows, turned off cooling system and ventilated house as best I could.

jackkm

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RE: Smoke Odor From Cooking

Small dishes of vinegar placed around your house will absorb the smoky smell. Or boil water on the stove with cinnamon and citrus peels to cover up the smell. The vinegar will work wonders though! Good Luck! Rebekah (08/11/2005)

By Madelynnsmama

RE: Smoke Odor From Cooking

Fill up a bowl with vinegar & leave it on the counter for a few hours. The kitchen will smell of vinegar but it will go away. The burning smell will disappear. (08/15/2005)

By grandma

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I cooked a pot of yellow-eyed beans. They simmered down to no liquid and a horrible odorous smoke filled the house, mostly the main level.

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