Where in your house do you spend the most time? Besides the bedroom, most people would say their kitchen because, why not? Whether you’re cooking, sharing some midnight gossip, or just grabbing a snack, your kitchen is where the fun’s at. Hence, many people tend to pay extra attention to the cleanliness in their kitchen at all times. Sometimes, however, although your kitchen is shiny, you might’ve noticed a musty smell that you can’t get rid of no matter how hard you try.

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To help you keep your kitchen both looking and smelling fresh, here are some quick tips:

1.    Get Yourself a Chimney

Now, there’s a wide range of chimney options that you can opt for. If you don’t have a chimney already installed, it’s time to head to the store. When you cook without a chimney, the odor created by the process spreads throughout your kitchen instead of being released outside.

2.    Time to Purchase an Exhaust

Exhaust fans are usually already installed in houses, but it would be wise to invest in one if you don't have one, especially if your house does not have sufficient air ventilation. Similar to opening the windows, the exhaust also functions by sucking out the air in the kitchen and expelling it outside.

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3.    The Kitchen Drain

Generally, people clean their sinks, counters, stovetops, and walls but can’t get into peskier and hidden parts of the kitchen. The residual substances and dirt accumulating in the kitchen drain can also cause unwanted odors.

A simple solution would be to clean it monthly by pouring a baking soda and vinegar mixture down the drain and sitting for 30 minutes. The two ingredients will react and wash out the entire drain with no effort at all.

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Wrapping It Up

Bad odors need to be dealt with since they can not only give your kitchen a musty smell but can also get absorbed into the fabrics in your kitchen. Think of your curtains, rugs, kitchen mitts, and carpets.

In the end, the easiest and quickest method is airing it out. Ventilation is a great method to keep the kitchen odor-free and allow fresh air to enter the room. Opening the kitchen windows can help keep the bad odor and the smell of cooking out by replacing it with fresh air.