How to Remove Lingering Cooking Smells in Your Home
Some foods are more potent than others, and cooking smells can linger in your home for a while, which can be unpleasant. Our guide explains how to get rid of food smells in the house, including preventative measures you can take and ways to eliminate unwanted odours fast.
Use an extractor fan during and after cooking
Cooker hoods are one of the best ways to ventilate your kitchen, so it’s worth investing in one if you’re upgrading the space. Their extraction systems are designed to remove pollutants from the air, including smoke, steam and grease.
If you’re short on space, explore extractor hobs instead. These sleek, discreet ventilation solutions are the ideal choice for modern homes. We recommend using the fan during and after cooking to banish any unwanted smells.
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Open your windows while cooking
Another way to eliminate cooking smells is to open a window during and after cooking to ventilate the room. If you have a window and extractor fan, use both measures for maximum ventilation.
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Absorb odours with baking soda, vinegar or lemons
Baking soda and vinegar are excellent household cleaning products, but they can also absorb unwanted odours left behind after cooking. Leave a bowl of this solution out on your counter overnight for best results.
Alternatively, cut a lemon in half and add it to a pot of boiling water. Let it simmer on the hob for at least ten minutes after cooking to absorb any food smells.
Dry laundry away from the kitchen
Drying laundry outdoors isn’t always possible year-round, but there are several ways to prevent cooking smells from lingering on your clothes. Consider investing in a tumble dryer or dehumidifier to dry clothes faster or dry your clothes away from the kitchen. Explore the FAQs below to find ways to keep your laundry smelling fresh.
How does food smell get trapped in clothes?
Fabrics are absorbent, which is why food smells can get trapped in clothes. Although dry clothing can absorb food smells, this problem is heightened with wet clothes, which are extra porous.
How to get food smell out of clothes
At AEG, we offer a range of Our steam refresh functionality neutralises odours* and reduces wrinkles on garments, including delicates, in just 25 minutes. And if you like an extra boost of freshness, just add our aromatic steam fragrance. Giving it that just washed freshness.
*External test show neutralisation of cigarette smoke odour in a Steam Refresh cycle.
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Clean and take out bins regularly
It may seem obvious, but taking out your bins regularly is a great preventative measure to stop unwanted food smells in your home. This is especially important for compost bins, where food waste is kept. After emptying the bin, wipe the interior and exterior to remove any spillages or lingering odours.
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Flush out your sink drain
Kitchen sink drains can become clogged with crumbs and other food particles, so flushing them out frequently will prevent any build-up. Bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar is often sufficient for regular maintenance, but more stubborn grease build-ups may require specialist drain cleaning products.
