How to Remove Deep Cooking Odors Naturally
Years of cooking without proper ventilation can leave odors deeply embedded in your apartment’s walls, fabrics, and floors. Instead of masking the smell, this herbalist-based method eliminates it from the source using natural remedies.
🌀 Phase 1: Purge the Air
- Open windows and use fans to expel stale air.
- Simmer rosemary, sage, bay leaves, and white vinegar on the stove.
- Spray a mist of tea tree and lavender essential oils mixed with witch hazel.
🧼 Phase 2: Deep Clean Surfaces
- Wash walls, ceilings, and trim with a mix of vinegar, lemon, and borax.
- Place bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal in each room.
🌿 Phase 3: Reset the Space
- Burn sage or palo santo for an herbal smoke cleanse.
- Use a steam diffuser or mop with eucalyptus and thyme oils.
🛋️ Phase 4: Refresh Fabrics and Carpets
- Wash curtains, cushions, and covers using baking soda and vinegar.
- Sprinkle baking soda and dried lavender on carpets overnight, then vacuum.
✨ Bonus Tips
- Create gel air fresheners using gelatin, salt, water, and essential oils.
- Change HVAC filters and clean air vents thoroughly.
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