The Cleaning Mommy

A Cleaning Blog

  • Cleaning
  • Decluttering
  • Laundry
  • Welcome!

Cleaning, Kitchen · April 13, 2023

How to Get Curry Smell Out of House

Sharing is caring!

One of my favorite dishes to eat is curry, I absolutely adore the flavors, but I don’t love the after smell! If you’re a curry lover like me, you also want to know how to get curry smell out of house…..fast!

If there’s a question that unites curry lovers everywhere, it’s this one right here — “how do you get curry smell out of house fast?”

The good news is, there are several ways to get rid of the strong smell of Indian curry, and I’ll go over each one of them in this post.   

Curry powder’s unique aroma turns the most basic recipe into a lip-smacking masterpiece, that’s for sure. 

But this very same signature aroma that gives curry dishes a delightful kick can make you want to chop off your nose when it lingers in the house long after you’ve enjoyed the meal.

If you’ve been hesitant to prepare your favorite curry dish because you don’t want your whole house to smell like the parking lot of an Indian food joint for hours or days, I assure you there’s a way out. 

Read on as I explore several little-known remedies to remove curry smell that you’ll find helpful.

*This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure here.

10 Ways to Get Rid of the Lingering Curry Smell

I’m sure you’ve at some point wondered what it is about Indian curry that makes its distinct smell linger in the house for too long.

Well, there are two good reasons for this. 

Curry powder is like a cocktail of strong spices — onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, turmeric …………..the list goes on. 

This blend of different aromatic spices gives curry powder a powerful smell. 

Plus we all know heat makes spices more fragrant. So as your curry dish is cooking, all the strong-smelling ingredients in the powder burst to life at the same time and, unfortunately, stick around longer than you’d like. 

The other reason is this — curry is notorious for releasing greasy steam when it cooks. This vapor may settle on the walls, kitchen counters, carpets, and other surfaces, making the entire place smell for hours.

That said, here are easy, tried-and-tested methods of eliminating curry smell that I recommend:

How to Get Curry Smell Out Of House Fast!

1# Air Out the Room

It’s important to open your windows before you start cooking a curry dish and leave the windows open for as long as possible. This will let in lots of fresh air and kick out the strong smell and steam being released as the food boils. 

And as you’re getting ready to cook, remember to close the main kitchen door to prevent the smell from spreading to the other rooms. 

But if the smell still finds its way into another area, leave the windows in the smelly room wide open for as long as possible.

#2 Use Baking Soda to Neutralize Odors

 At this point, I’m tempted to think that what baking soda can’t do doesn’t exist.

This non-toxic pantry staple has a million uses, including getting rid of nasty odors for good. It does this by absorbing the odor molecules.

Using baking soda to tackle Indian curry smell is pretty easy. 

Get ready for this genius hack! Simply pour baking soda into a bowl (or several bowls, depending on how many rooms reek of curry) and leave the bowl uncovered in the odorous rooms for a couple of days.

Baking soda will suck up the pungent odor, and by the time you realize it, your house will be curry-smell-free.

If your kitchen is the worst affected area, go the extra mile and sprinkle baking soda on your countertops, stovetop, and other kitchen surfaces.

You can also make a baking soda solution by mixing baking soda with water in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on your kitchen curtains, cabinet surfaces, carpet, and any upholstered furniture stinking of curry — it will deodorize these areas.

#3 Try Coffee to Eliminate the Smell

If you’re a devoted coffee drinker, what if I told you the benefits of this magical bean don’t end with you sipping your perfectly brewed cup of coffee?

From keeping annoying pests out of the garden to removing unpleasant smells, there’s a lot that coffee can do besides caffeinating your mornings.

If you have a curry odor problem, coffee grounds will come to your rescue since they have odor-absorbing abilities, just like baking soda. 

Simply fill a bowl with dried coffee grounds and leave the bowl to sit overnight on your carpet and in the room stinking of curry. 

#4 Boil Lemons

If you’re looking for an effective, eco-friendly way to drive out curry smells from your house, lemon steam will save the day.

The steam from boiling lemon juice will neutralize the odor and freshen the air with a citrus aroma.

Just pop several lemon wedges into a pot filled with water, and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for a few hours.

For that extra odor-elimination effectiveness, add about two tablespoons of baking soda to the boiling mixture. 

Besides acting as an odor eliminator, the citric acid in lemon juice also does an excellent job of degreasing surfaces. 

When the lemon solution cools down, you can transfer some of it to a spray bottle and use it to wipe down the kitchen walls, cabinets, and stovetops covered by greasy curry steam.

#5 Potatoes Can Absorb Bad Smell

You’ll be surprised to know that potatoes — specifically salted potatoes — tackle awful smells in the house. 

Just like baking soda and vinegar, potatoes are literally odor-absorbing superheroes!

Salted potatoes act like sponges — they soak up nasty odors hovering in the air.

All you need to do is grab several potatoes, cut them into halves, and sprinkle salt generously on the cut side. 

Then, place these potato pieces (with the cut side facing up) at different spots in the curry-smelling areas, and let them stay there until the curry smell disappears.

You can also place the salted potato slices in the cooking pot and dishes that still have the smell of curry.

#6 Keep Your Workspace Clean

Cooking curry is often a messy affair — your stove may end up with spills everywhere as the thick stew boils. 

But don’t wait for deep cleaning day to give your stove a proper wipe-down. Letting these spills linger on the stovetop means the curry smell will gladly stick around. 

So be sure to give your stovetop a good scrub. Don’t forget to clean the sides, behind the stove, as well as the interior and exterior of your range hood. 

Ensure you also wash the cooking pot, dishes, and cutting boards as soon as possible so that the curry smell doesn’t have time to build up in the kitchen. 

If the odor has found its way into your living area, you can steam clean your furniture and carpet with a steam cleaner, or call in professional carpet cleaners. 

#7 Clear and Clean the Bins

Don’t let the curry meal leftovers sit in the trash bin for long. Even if the trash bag isn’t full yet, I would recommend taking it to your outside trash can, so the smell cannot linger on inside and stink up your house. 

So, dump the trash and rinse the bin before lining it with a new bag. I recommend sprinkling baking soda in the bin before placing the new liner. This is a great way to help get rid of the smell.

#7 Use Vinegar and Water

White vinegar is one of the most versatile pantry staples as it has several uses — one of them being neutralizing gag-worthy odors.

Simply mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a bowl, leave the bowl in the room with the curry odor problem, and let this odor-absorbing solution do its magic.

If you can’t stand how white vinegar smells, add a few drops of a fresh-smelling essential oil like citrus to the solution. 

You can also boil the vinegar solution and let it simmer for some time. The vinegar-induced steam will neutralize the smell quickly and effectively.

#7 Microbial Solution

Sometimes, a little help from science may be all you need to remove a horrible smell in your home for good. 

There’s a wide variety of commercial microbial products sold in hardware stores that help get rid of stubborn smells on carpets, walls, seats, and even ceilings.

So if you’re not in the DIY mood, get a live microbial agent from a nearby store.

These microbial agents usually contain live bacteria that specifically tackle the smelly odor molecules. The bacteria also break down grease on surfaces. 

All you need to do is mix equal parts of the microbial agent with water and spray it in the smelly rooms, on your carpet, walls, and other spots. Leave the windows open to allow the sprayed spaces to air dry. 

#8 Wash Your Hands With Citrus

To avoid carrying the smell of curry everywhere you go, wash your hands with lemon or lime. 

Simply slice a whole lemon and rub the slices on your soapy hands before rinsing. 

#9 Try An Ozone Generator

If you’re looking for a more powerful way to remove the frustrating smell, an ozone generator will come in handy.  

These machines are specially formulated to get rid of persistent odorous molecules in the air and on surfaces like carpets. 

Keep in mind, though, that ozone generators can have a negative health effect in the long haul. For instance, an ozone machine isn’t the best option if you have respiratory health issues.

#10 Change the Air Filters

Did you know air purifiers can become victims of the same odor they’re trying to filter? And by victim, I mean smelly. 

It happens — especially if the smell in question is a pungent one like curry. 

If you feel like you’ve tried almost all remedies but the smell is still there, replacing your air purifier might be the only thing you need to do to combat the odor.

Masking a Curry Smell (5 Easy Hacks) 

If you’re looking for a quick fix to a better-smelling house when Indian curry smell has taken over your space, try these simple hacks to get rid of the smell so your guests don’t get overthrown by the pungent curry smell!   

#1 Use Scented Candles to Mask the Smell

Lighting scented candles is an effortless way to cover up curry odors for some time. 

Since these candles contain essential oils and other fragrances, they will cover up the strong curry smell and fill your house with a pleasant aroma in no time.

#2 Simmer Nicer Smelling Items

Get started on a simmer pot recipe with fresh-smelling ingredients like citrus, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla extract, and fresh flowers. 

Simply fill a pot with water, throw in the ingredients, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Your house will smell divine faster than you imagine.  

#3 Use Air Freshening Products

I bet this is the easiest way of masking odors in the house — using store-bought air fresheners. 

I recommend getting a scented plug-in air freshener to avoid going through the trouble of spraying a can-filled freshener every five minutes.  

Once you plug the scented freshener into a socket, that’s it. The wonderful scent it releases will overpower the horrible odor in no time.

#4 Use a Scented Oil Diffuser

When it comes to masking curry smells in the house, air diffusers get the work done quickly. 

Simply diffuse your favorite essential oil in an oil diffuser — your nose will thank you later.

#5 Repaint Your Walls

Okay, I know this sounds a bit extreme. 

But if the smell has stuck on your walls despite trying out other odor removal methods, repainting your walls with an odor-absorbing paint will solve the odor problem once and for all.  

And no, I’m not making that up. There are paints in the market specifically formulated to absorb stubborn odors on walls.   

Getting Rid of Curry Smells: Final Thoughts

Anyone who prepares curry cuisines regularly knows too well the unmistakable odor that lingers around for hours or, worse, days. 

Nobody wants to wake up to a house that smells like the curry dish they cooked two days ago. But this may be the norm if you have no idea what to do about the smell. 

Luckily, there are several ways to prevent this odor from taking over the entire house and coming between you and your love for preparing curry meals. 

From baking soda to salted potatoes, vinegar, and coffee grounds, the options to get rid of the smell are many.  

So the next time you’re making a curry dish, be sure to try these hacks for getting the curry smell out of your house.   

Other Cleaning Articles You May Like:

  • Best way to get baby oil out of clothing
  • How to effortlessly clean a littler box
  • Genius cleaning hacks using ketchup
  • The best speed cleaning checklists for busy moms
  • How to best clean windows without windex!

Sharing is caring!

Posted In: Cleaning, Kitchen

You’ll Also Love

How To Clean A Self Cleaning Oven Without Using The Self Cleaning FeatureHow to Clean a Self-Cleaning Oven Without Using the Self-Cleaning Feature
Dirty toilet bowl ring with nasty brown stain at bottomHow To Get Rid Of Toilet Bowl Ring (10 Brilliant Ideas)
How to clean carpeted stairs in your home so you can comfortably walk on your stairs without getting dirt all over your feet. stair carpet steam cleaner high-traffic areas carpet fibers hot water steam cleaning cleaning methods bottom of the stairs Do you have carpeted or runner-covered stairs in your multi-story home? Have you ever considered how nasty the material can become? Because of the natural accumulation of dust and grime, the carpet on your stairs has to be cleaned on a regular basis. Vacuuming alone will not suffice to clean up the mess. Learn how to clean carpet on stairs quickly and easily, whether you use machines or not. stubborn stains A vacuum cleaner and a carpet cleaner, such as a Rug Doctor, are the best tools for cleaning carpeted stairs. The procedure cleans a soiled stairwell in a short amount of time. There are, however, alternatives to using machines to clean carpet stairs. The best option for you is determined by the type of flooring you have. lightweight vacuum handheld vacuum essential oils clean cloth Let’s take a closer look at the step-by-step directions, as well as the alternative machines and methods. scrubbing brush cleaning process tough stains top of the staircase regular cleaning spot cleaning This post may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure here. Best Way to Clean Carpeted Stairs How to Clean Carpet on Stairs with Machine Clean Up The Area Scrub With A Utility Brush Vacuum The Steps Use Carpet Cleaning Machine Dry The Stairs Vacuum Steps Again How to Clean Carpeted Stairs by Hand (without Machine) Baking Soda Laundry Detergent Carpet Shampoo Vinegar How Often Should You Clean Carpeted Stairs Cleaning Carpeted Stairs Bottom Line Best Way to Clean Carpeted Stairs The carpeting on stairs can be cleaned in a variety of methods, especially on the stairs. The methods you use to clean the carpet on your stairs may vary depending on the machines you have on hand and the sort of carpeting you have in your home. If you have a stair runner, you may be able to clean it by just placing it in the washing machine. The stair carpeting, on the other hand, is a different story. You have several alternatives for this sort of thorough cleaning: Vacuum cleaner Commercial stairs cleaning machine By hand The most effective and quickest approach to complete the task is to use a vacuum and carpet cleaner. However, not everyone has access to carpet cleaning equipment. Experts might do the job, but you may not always be able to afford to employ one. The good news is that the supplies you’ll need to effectively clean your carpeted stairs are inexpensive. You might be able to utilize some of the items you already have around the house, such as your vacuum cleaner (via the hose attachment). If you don’t already have a carpet cleaner, you may either buy or rent one or scrub the stairs by hand with a little additional elbow grease. It takes longer to clean without a machine. How to Clean Carpet on Stairs with Machine Your carpet may require deep cleaning versus routine maintenance, depending on how dirty this high-traffic area is and how often you clean the stairs. For a single unclean place, a vacuum may be sufficient, but large messes may require more. Using a vacuum and carpet cleaner is the best approach to completely clean the carpet on the stairs. Clean Up The Area Before cleaning, remove any bulky objects from the stairwell. Pick up any toys, threads, paper scraps, or other debris that might become trapped in the machine. Scrub With A Utility Brush On carpeted stairs, a stiff brush comes in helpful for hardened dirt and debris. Remove any tenacious messes from the carpet that won’t go away with normal vacuuming. For eliminating ground-in dirt, use a stiff bristle brush or a vacuum cleaner attachment. You can skip this step if your staircase isn’t as filthy. Scrub each step to loosen the dirt, starting at the top and working your way down. Sweep the surplus down the stairwell so that it may be vacuumed up in the following step. Vacuum The Steps Vacuum all the way to the top of the stairs. Start vacuuming from the top down, so double-check that you have adequate cable slack and proceed with caution. If you have a cordless vacuum, get it out and start cleaning. When you get to the bottom, do the following: Return to the top using the brush attachment on the extension hose. Vacuum the steps once again. Cover the steps from left to right with the brush tool, concentrating on the edges and stains. Use Carpet Cleaning Machine Prepare the carpet cleaner next. To add the cleaning solution and water to the tank, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Unless you rent, most gadgets come with carpet shampoo. If this is the case, you’ll either need to buy carpet shampoo or prepare your own (more on making homemade cleaners below). Restart at the top of the stairs, moving the carpet cleaner carefully across each step. Back and forth with the cleaner from left to right, going over each part a few times. Dry The Stairs Unless your carpet cleaner includes a drying option, the carpet will retain a lot of leftover water after washing the steps. Before traffic may flow across the staircase again, the steps must dry for at least 20 to 30 minutes. You might not have to wait as long if your machine absorbs water as it cleans. You have a few alternatives for allowing the steps to dry naturally. You can remove the moisture with absorbent towels or fans before mold and germs form in your carpet, which takes only 24 to 48 hours. Because it takes less time, a wet/dry vacuum is appropriate for this phase. Vacuum Steps Again Leave the steps to dry the rest of the way overnight or for at least 12 hours after you’ve removed all of the water from the carpet. When the steps are dry, vacuum them one last time to make sure the carpet is clear of any debris from the cleaning procedure. How to Clean Carpeted Stairs by Hand (without Machine) Cleaning by hand is sometimes preferable. Those who do not have access to a carpet cleaner or who have fragile stair runners may opt for an old-fashioned clean. If you don’t have access to a machine, you may clean your stairs’ carpet by hand using the following methods: Baking soda solution Laundry detergent solution Carpet shampoo Vinegar Baking Soda Baking soda is an affordable and effective way to remove smells from your carpet. The nicest aspect of this approach is that the carpet does not become soaked, but you will need a vacuum cleaner at the very least. Sprinkle baking soda liberally all over your carpeted stairs or immediately on a stain. Then sprinkle the baking soda with a spray bottle filled with boiling water. Allow three hours for the solution to soak up any remaining debris and brighten the carpet. Allow 30 minutes to an hour for the area to dry before utilizing the stairs. Vacuum what’s left once the baking soda and water solution has dried. Along with the baking soda, the machine should draw smells and grime. Laundry Detergent Are you out of cleaning and don’t have time to run to the store? Laundry detergent may be used to clean carpeted staircases. Because both act on fibers, the product is as effective as carpet cleaners. In a bucket, combine 14 cup of liquid washing detergent and a gallon of warm water. Scrub the stairs from top to bottom with a stiff cleaning brush dipped in the solution, pushing the solution into the carpet in a circular motion to remove difficult stains and buried debris. Replace the solution in your bucket with cold water once you’ve completed the last step. Scrub the stairs from top to bottom once again, removing the detergent from your carpet with a cloth dipped in the bucket. Allow enough time for the area to dry. Carpet Shampoo Is your carpet cleaner damaged, or do you have carpet shampoo from the last time you leased one laying around the house? Scrub your stairs by hand with store-bought carpet shampoo. However, this approach necessitates a great deal of effort. Combine the carpet shampoo and a pail of warm water in a mixing bowl. To remove grime, dust, and pollutants from your stairs, use a carpet brush or a scrub brush with firm bristles. Vacuum each stair again to take up any remaining debris. Vinegar You can clean carpeted stairs with white vinegar if you don’t have carpet shampoo or a machine. To remove stains and slime, mix 1/4 cup vinegar with warm water in a bucket and scrub with a scrub brush. Scrub each step with the mixture using the cleaning brush that has been dipped in the bucket. After that, drain the bucket and replace it with fresh water. Scrub the carpet once again with a cloth. Allow the steps to dry after doing a second pass over the carpet with water. How Often Should You Clean Carpeted Stairs The frequency with which you clean carpeted stairs is usually determined by your household. According to research on unclean flooring that took cleaning into account, every day and complete cleaning is preferable for a well-kept home. However, the quantity of traffic has a direct impact on how often you should clean the carpet. Vacuuming the area at least once a week and shampooing the carpet every three months or so are recommended. Deep cleanings for stains or smells should be done every six months at the absolute least. If your carpeted stairs get dirty quickly, you can increase the number of deep cleans. You may need to clean your floors more frequently if you have small children, athletic children, or pets. Cleaning Carpeted Stairs Bottom Line Knowing how to care for carpeted stairs keeps your home looking new and tidy. A vacuum and carpet cleaner may make the job go more smoothly, but the equipment isn’t required to clean carpet on stairs. Depending on how dirty the staircase gets, your flooring, and the materials you have on hand, the best method may be different. Do you remember how much fun it was to learn how to clean carpet stairs? Let us know in the comments if this tutorial was useful in your cleaning procedure. Please pass along our stair cleaning advice to your friends and relatives.How To Clean Carpeted Stairs

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post >

How to Polish Wood Floors Like a Pro!

Get The Conquer Your Clutter Planner

conquer your clutter planner cover sheet

Recent Posts

  • How To Get Bed Bugs Out Of Carpet for Good!
  • 20+ Tips for How To Clean Silicone Molds the Best Way!
  • Learn How to Clean Terracotta Tiles the Right Way!
  • How to Use Goo Gone for Stains
  • 4 Best Types Of Baby Safe Floor Cleaner (PLUS: DIY)

Categories

  • Privacy Policy
  • Welcome!
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 The Cleaning Mommy · Theme by 17th Avenue