How can we get rid of the smell of burnt peas and beans?

Question

When my dad was making dinner tonight he forgot to turn off the hob and burnt the peas and beans in the pan. That was 3 1/2 hours ago and the smell hasn't gone and isn't fading. It's disgusting! What can we do to get rid of it? We've tried spraying everywhere with air freshner, used plug-in air freshners and have opened windows but nothing has worked and the smell has spread through the house despite the kitchen door being shut. Any tips as to how to get rid of it?

Answer 1

Sounds llike you had a lucky escape there!  The molecules from the chemical reaction of the burning and smoke are lingering, so wipe any surfaces you can that may be contaminated, using proprietry product, or lemon or bicarbonate of soda, diluted in water.  Then you could burn a candle which will absorb lingering smell in the air as it combusts BUT PLEEAASE keep an eye on it, you don't want any more accidents!!!

Answer 2

Well, you shouldn't of burnt them in the first place!!

Fire starts when attention stops!

But seeing as you've done it now and you're not dead, chop lemon and orange into slices and put it in a sandwich bag with ice cubes and a dash of vinegar. Seal the bag and shake it a bit and then open it up and put it on the kitchen table to soak up the smell.

Answer 3

You could mix a little white vinegar with water and spray it, and clean with it. Vinegar helps to absorb odors. I clean my bathroom and kitchen with it and after it dries the vinegar smell is gone and it smells fresh and clean. The quickest way to get rid of the odor would be to plug in an electrical air cleaner and let it run all night, I use one when I sleep and I move it into the kitchen for just such occasions. Maybe you could borrow one?

Answer 4

open the windows and doors it will get rid of most the smell.

clean the pan, and make sure u have it clean or it will keep the smell.

also, place a fan on a chair facing out the window. this will suck the unclean air out the window and it will blow clean in.

hope this helps=)