Learn the best way to get rid of burnt smells, formatted in this simple step by step guide. In this guide, you will learn how to get rid of burnt smells from your home, whether you just burned the cookies or you’re not sure where the smell is coming from.
Oops, you’ve done it again. Hey, no judgement. We do it all the time. Was it the eggs? Did you sear a steak in a not-so-nonstick-anymore pan? Perhaps you were browning the breadcrumbs on top of that baked mac ‘n cheese, you turned around for a second to respond to a text message from your mom and next thing you know, the whole kitchen’s up in smoke. #relatable. We’ve got some thoughts on how to get rid of that sweet, sweet burnt to a crisp odor you’ve infused your entire home with. It might take a while, but the smell will ultimately dissipate. Here are some tips to accelerate the process.
• Remove the source of the smell. Toss that burnt food into the trash (or better yet, compost) and take that trash straight to the outdoor receptacle. The sooner the better, or it will continue to stink and release its blackened odor into your home.
Note: While we do recommend making haste when disposing of the burnt item, make sure it’s not so hot that it’s going to melt through the plastic of your trash bags or can. (And definitely avoid burning yourself in the process. While you may have ruined dinner, you don’t deserve that harsh of a punishment!). If it’s something you can’t toss — your burnt pan, for example — take that burnt pan straight to the sink to wash. As soon as it has cooled down, that is.
• Ventilate! Open your windows and use the extractor fan above the stove to pull smells out of the kitchen and send them outside and airborne.
• Deep clean. The smell may be trapped in more places than you think. Clean your stovetop (a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is great for getting those burnt-on bits), pots and pans, microwave, coffee pot, oven, and even your curtains, couches, and other fabric — burnt smells tend to linger there. Use Febreze Fabric to infuse your upholstered items with a delicious fresh scent such as lavender, peonies, violet or cranberry. Febreze Fabric even comes in various laundry detergent scents, so even if you can’t launder an item (like your couch), it will still smell like you did.
• Freshen up. Place small containers of baking soda in key areas to neutralize and absorb burnt smells (but keep out of reach from kids and pets). Introduce fresh scents into the room — Febreze Air is ideal for emergency stink situations. You can use it anywhere burnt odors are lingering in the air — or where you just need a burst of freshness! Or DIY your good smells and bake some cookies. You deserve it, after all that cleaning. Just make sure you watch the timer carefully so you don’t need to start this process all over again.
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