UCB Parents Advice about Household Management

Getting Rid of Cooking Smells

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Dec 1999

Anyone have any advice on how to rid the home of cooking smells? We live in a small apartment and with windows closed in winter, the smell of cooking onions, oil, and vegetables won't go away. I've considered cooking some cinnamon and cloves, but I'd rather rid my home of the smell than mask it with something else. Thanks!


Have you tried any of the new products such as Febreeze or the new Clorox version that absorb odors?? I have found them to be excellent. I have three cats and have many uses for the products. Good Luck.
Try boiling vinegar on top of the stove it works every time.
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