A kitchen that smells bad? 6 ways to eliminate strong odors

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In English | It happens with fish, bacon, garlic, curry… apparently some foods, sometimes the tastiest ones, can kill off the cool vibe of your kitchen.

One thing is that it smells when you are cooking, and another is that the smell does not disappear after hours —or even days—, it can become unpleasant. The good news? You don't have to stop cooking those strong-smelling foods; you just have to adjust the routine you follow to clean. There are simple ways to get rid of those intense odors, and that's usually done with products you probably already have around the house.

Here are some tips from cleaning experts and chefs.

1. Vinegar is your ally

Vinegar is the perfect natural solution for cleaning; in this case, it can help eliminate any unpleasant odors.

“If the fishy smell gets on the pan and the utensils you used to cook the fish, wash them with vinegar and water,” says Leanne Stapf, chief operating officer of The Cleaning Authority, a home cleaning service.

You can use a mixture of vinegar and lemon juice to clean surfaces that have come into contact with the food you've prepared, such as most countertops (be sure to test just one part first) or stovetops.

Vinegar also neutralizes bad odors that remain in the environment. Lauren Bowen, director of franchise operations at Two Maids & A Mop, recommends bringing a pot or saucepan with a cup of water and three tablespoons of vinegar to a boil for several minutes, letting the steam spread throughout the pan. kitchen room. When the steam is absorbed in the environment, that bad smell will disappear.