One of the appliances we use most at home is the oven. It often happens, however, that we cook foods and ingredients that are a little too “smelling” and tend to leave a bad smell in the oven. Sure, maybe we clean the oven immediately after , but that smell doesn’t want to come away.
Which is not good: not only could the smell from the oven spread to the rest of the kitchen and the house , but also the next dishes we are going to put in the oven could take on a less than pleasant scent.
Eliminate Bad Odors with an Apple in the Oven
Using an apple in the oven is a natural and effective way to eliminate bad odors from your kitchen or home. Follow these simple steps:
Materials Needed
- 1 apple (any variety)
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Baking sheet or oven-safe dish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200-250°F (95-120°C).
- Prepare the Apple:
- Wash the apple thoroughly.
- Cut the apple into halves or quarters. You can remove the seeds and core if you prefer.
- Add Cinnamon (Optional): Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the apple pieces. This step is optional but will enhance the pleasant aroma.
- Place in Oven: Arrange the apple pieces on a baking sheet or an oven-safe dish. Make sure they are spread out evenly.
- Bake the Apple: Place the baking sheet with the apple pieces in the preheated oven. Let the apple bake for about 1-2 hours. Keep an eye on the apple to ensure it doesn’t burn.
- Circulate the Air: After baking, you can leave the oven door slightly open to let the warm, fragrant air circulate through your kitchen and home.
- Dispose of the Apple: Once the apple has cooled down, dispose of it properly.
How It Works
The apple releases a pleasant, sweet aroma as it bakes, which helps to neutralize and mask unwanted odors. The heat from the oven helps to distribute this scent throughout the space.
Additional Tips
- You can also add other spices like cloves or nutmeg for a more complex scent.
- Ensure that your oven is clean before starting, as any residual grease or burnt food can contribute to odors.
This method is a simple and effective way to refresh the air in your home using natural ingredients. For more tips on eliminating household odors naturally, you can refer to Clean My Space.
