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Terrible Kitchen Odors
Many kitchen fragrances make us hungry or bring back childhood memories. What about the opposite? Are there cooking odors that make you sick? I saw a show last night where a woman was sued because of odors emanating from her apartment, even though she had gone to herculean effort to prevent bothering her neighbors. That kind of living situation would make an impact (positive or negative) on those who could smell your food. What cooking odors make you run for cover?
Please get the smell out of my tablecloth...
So, just call me a stumbling domestic goddess... I completely forgot a RED COTTON tablecloth in the washer a while back. For days. Naturally, it soured. Actually, that's an understatement. It stunk to high heaven. No mildew stains, just stench.
The only time I've ever done this in the past it's been white towels -- nothing a little bleach and scalding water wouldn't handle. Obviously not an option with a RED COTTON tablecloth.
I've tried everything. Double detergent. Soaking in borax, vinegar, ammonia (not at the same time). Even tried an enzyme odor remover for pet accidents. Last night, I decided it was probably destined for the garbage bin anyway, so I washed it in hot water. Shrinkage and fading appear to be minimal. But it still stinks. It has not been put through the dryer, so that's not the problem.
I've probably spent more on water and wash aids than it would've cost me to simply buy a new one.
Any ideas? I've resigned myself to parting company with it, but I've invested so much time and effort at this point, that I can't seem to give it up just yet.
Getting garlic/onion odors out of wooden cutting boards?
Last year for a holiday gift I got a huge, beautiful wooden cutting board that I adore. Problem is, garlic/onion odors have taken up residence. I can no longer use the board for fruits or any vegetables that I don't want to taste like onion. Can anyone help? I have tried salt and lemon juice/vinegar to no avail.
