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Try This! DIY Air Freshener in the Crockpot

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
published Dec 12, 2008
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Getting rid of lingering food odors is a constant challenge for home cooks. We’ve tried candles and open windows (even in winter) and simmering pots of vinegar. Here’s one more trick to add to our list from Stephanie O’Dea of A Year of CrockPotting!

Stephanie’s technique is to mix a few tablespoons of baking soda with water in the bowl of a crockpot or slow cooker. Set the crockpot in whichever room is most in need of a little freshening and set it to LOW with the lid off. She says the warm baking soda seems to literally pull the odors from the air.

For an extra perk, you can also add a few drops of essential oil or nice-smelling spices to the pot.

While we’re not exactly looking forward to the next time food smells get the better of us, we’ll definitely be eager to give this a try when they do!

• Check out the full post: The CrockPot as Air Freshener/Odor Neutralizer from A Year of CrockPotting

Related: What Cooking Aromas Do You Love Even When They Linger?

(Image: Stephanie O’Dea from A Year in CrockPotting)

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