How to remove the smell of burning pans from the apartment

Sometimes owners forget that they are cooking borscht, porridge or eggs on the stove. As a result, the pot burns, and the whole apartment is impregnated with the smell of burning, including clothing. If you can wash the pan, if you want (there are a lot of means that allow you to do it in a few minutes), then it is sometimes very difficult to get rid of the unpleasant smell. If you smell burning, the first thing to do is to run to the kitchen and turn off the stove. The pot with the leftovers should be put under water, or taken outside.

If there is a hood, turn it on at full power. Turn on the fan. You need to open the windows to create a draught in the kitchen. Proper ventilation will free the room from smoke and soot, thanks to the flow of fresh air. But during this time, the smell of burning has time to permeate many objects and things (even those that are in other rooms).

Wet cleaning

A wet cloth is a good way to absorb odors. To do this, take several large towels or sheets and soak them in water. Then wring them out and hang them on the refrigerator, cabinets and other furniture. When the towels are dry, soak them again. After about four hours, the smell of burning should diminish. You should also do a wet cleaning. All surfaces should be wiped with a damp sponge soaked in water with vinegar (one glass of water - one tablespoon of vinegar). If there is carpet in the kitchen, it should be vacuumed. Tablecloths, plaids and curtains should be washed.

If there are blinds in the kitchen, they should be washed. If there is a smell of burning even on pillows and blankets (the smoke was strong), it is better to take them to the dry cleaner. In the kitchen, be sure to wash the ceiling and walls. Add a little detergent to the water with vinegar and sponge everything.

If you can't get rid of the smell of burning on your own, you can turn to specialists. They are engaged in the removal of extraneous odors from the premises with the help of ozone. Industrial ozone generators are used for this purpose. When treating the room, you need to make sure that it is empty. A high concentration of ozone is used, which is harmful to all living things. Specialists individually select the concentration of ozone and the time of disinfection.

Adsorbents and air purifiers

If the smell of burning is embedded in the wallpaper, air fresheners can help. The room should be ventilated for a week. To block the unpleasant smell, you can use gel and oil air fresheners, as well as aerosols in cans. If you are allergic to chemicals, you can place sprigs of juniper, spruce or pine in the house. They also do a good job with the smell:

• lemon and orange peel;
• peppermint;
• lavender;
• cinnamon (cover a baking tray with foil and butter it. Sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar and put it in the oven. After a couple of minutes, turn it off. A pleasant aroma will spread around the apartment).

It will help to get rid of carbon monoxide: activated charcoal, baking soda and salt. They should be poured into small plates and placed around the room.

Aromatic herbs will help to get rid of the unpleasant smell of burning: wormwood, sage, rosemary, lavender or mint. They should be spread around the room on paper. The herb will begin to dry and spread a pleasant smell around the room. If there is no fresh herb, then buy dried herb at the drugstore. It should be boiled for a while in a pot without a lid.