Banish Kitchen Odours!

Cooking meals from scratch is more popular than ever thanks to cookery television shows and growing trends for healthy eating and economical living. But cooking foods with strong aromas like curry and fish can leave smells that linger long after the meal has been enjoyed. Don’t be put off trying new recipes – we’ve got some natural and effective ways to neutralise kitchen odours and get rid of that pong for good!

 

Deodorise the air 

Once the meal is over, simply place a pan of 200ml White Vinegar and 200ml water on the stove and leave to gently simmer for 15 minutes. White Vinegar is a natural deodoriser that will neutralise odours, making the room smell fresh and clean in no time.

 

Stinky smoke

If your culinary masterpieces don’t go to plan and a burnt, smoky smell lingers, simply spray a 50/50 White Vinegar and water solution around the room, and on any soft furnishings that have absorbed the smell*. Adding a few drops of essential oil to the solution will also fragrance the air.  

 

Bin the stink

Nasty niffs can also linger around kitchen bins. To help combat the stink, regularly wash the bin and any recycling containers with a Soda Crystals solution. Once dry, add a two table spoons of Bicarbonate of Soda to the bottom of the bin to absorb bad odours naturally. You can also keep fridge food odours at bay by placing an open box of Bicarbonate of Soda in the fridge for up to four months.

There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal made with fresh ingredients, so don’t let strong smelling foods put you off your cooking your favourite foods!

*test on an inconspicuous area first to avoid discolouration

Spring Clean for your Washing Machine!

Do you ever open the door to your washing machine expecting the smell of freshly washed clothes but are instead met by the smell of mould and damp? Smelly washing machines are not only unpleasant but they can also transfer bad smells to clothes, meaning they would have to be rewashed wasting valuable time and money. But fear not, as there is a easy, inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to eliminate bad smells from your machine; traditional Soda Crystals, Citric Acid and White Vinegar!

Washing machines omitting bad odours are often the result of a build up of bacteria, normally resulting from using cooler wash temperatures and gentler washing powders. And hot summer weather will only make it worse, causing bacteria to grow more easily.

To eliminate smells, scum, detergent and grime from your machine simply add half a bag of soda crystals, split between the detergent drawer and the drum and run the machine empty on a 60 degree cycle, or higher if there is a significant smell. If you are in a hard water area, it is recommended to repeat this process using either 500ml of White Vinegar or a packet of citric acid to remove limescale build up and complete the cleaning process.

Not only will Soda Crystals, White Vinegar and Citric Acid eradicate bad smells in your washing machine, they will not damage the environment and lower the power consumption of the machine by descaling the element.