Cooking smell is stuck in the couch and curtains
- Where I am
- The sofa smells like last night's onions.
- Where I want to be
- Soft things that smell neutral.
- What's in the way
- Fabric and cushions soak up smell from the air.
Try this first, free: Open a window and let the room air out for an hour, then give the couch and curtains a good shake.
The fix
- Sprinkle baking soda on the couch, let it sit for an hour, then vacuum it up.
- Wash curtain panels and covers that are machine safe, and hang the rest outside.
- Spray a fabric odor spray lightly and let it dry.
- Keep a carbon-filter purifier running in the room while you air things out.
What this won't fully fix: Airing and washing help a lot. If the smell comes back every time you cook, the real fix is moving the smell outside when it's made.
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