4 Ways to Get Rid of Smoke Smell After New Year’s Burning at Home

KOMPAS.com – The smell of smoke cannot be avoided when you decide to burn corn or various types of satay at home to celebrate the 2025 New Year.

You can use air freshener, but usually the smoke smell will come back.

Quoted from Real Simple, Tuesday (31/12/2024), see a number of ways to get rid of the smell of smoke at home after burnt on New Year’s Eve.

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1. Pay attention to ventilation

PIXABAY/ Lars Beulke Illustration of burning corn.

If you are doing a roasting of corn or grilling satay in the back of the house or kitchen, pay attention to the existing ventilation.

Open windows and doors when you smell smoke. This aims to increase air flow inside the house.

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2. Use vinegar

SHUTTERSTOCK/KAI KEISUKE Vinegar illustration.

White vinegar (distilled white vinegar) can help absorb odors. Pour the vinegar into several small bowls.

Next, place the bowls around the house. As much as possible, choose a safe place so you don’t get knocked over.

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3. Use baking soda

Shutterstock/ThamKC Illustration of baking soda.

Sprinkle baking soda to upholstered furniture and carpets to help eliminate smoke odors.

After being given baking sodarub gently using a soft brush. Leave for about four to eight hours before cleaning using vacuum cleaner.

For your information, fine particles from baking soda can get trapped in the filter vacuum cleaner so the suction power will be reduced. Clean it vacuum cleaner periodically.

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4. Take advantage air purifier

SHUTTERSTOCK/220 SELFMADE STUDIO Air purifier illustration

Whenever possible, use it air purifier to improve the air quality inside the house. Especially if you have anabul (fur child), such as a cat or dog.

If your house is often exposed to smoke, this tool can also help. Because repeated inhalation of smoke can pose serious health risks.

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