Instead of using immediate deodorizing sprays, you can take advantage of orange peel and lemongrass, two familiar and easy-to-find ingredients to create a natural aroma for the kitchen space.
Orange peel contains characteristic fragrance compounds, including volatile essential oils. When heated, the aroma from the orange peel spreads through the water vapor, helping to mask the food odor that remains in the air. Boiling orange peel with water is also often used as a remedy to make the space in the house fragrant.
Meanwhile, lemongrass has a strong, fresh and pleasant aroma. Lemongrass essential oil is also commonly used in fragrant and space deodorizing products.
When combining these two ingredients, the mild orange scent mixed with lemongrass helps the kitchen become more comfortable after cooking.
The recipe is very simple. You only need to prepare 1-2 oranges, 2-3 lemongrass stalks and about 1-1.5 liters of water.
Wash oranges, you can take the peel or slice them thinly. Gently beat the stem of lemongrass to allow essential oils to easily escape.
Put all ingredients in a pot, add water and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and continue to simmer for about 15-20 minutes. When the water is hot, the steam carrying the aroma of oranges and lemongrass will spread to the surrounding area.
During cooking, if the water drains too quickly, you can add more water. Do not let the pot run out of water and always observe while cooking on the stove.
After turning off the stove and cooling it, the remaining water can be used to gently wipe off some suitable surfaces in the stove. However, for special surfaces such as natural stone, wood or materials that are easily affected by acid, you should test first in a small area.
Orange peels can also be used in many other ways in kitchen cleaning. Some home cleaning instructions use orange peels combined with vinegar to create a pleasant-smelling cleaning solution and support oil treatment.
Orange and lemongrass tips mainly help make the space more comfortable, and cannot replace kitchen cleaning. If the odor originates from grease clinging to the air purifier, food waste, drains or leftovers, it is necessary to clean the source of odor first.
After cooking, you should open the door or turn on the air inhaler to increase ventilation. Wiping the oil on the stove, changing trash bags regularly, and cleaning the sink area also help limit the smell from returning.
With a simple way of doing it, a few oranges and lemongrass can become a "secret" to help the kitchen become more pleasantly fragrant after each cooking. The most important thing is still to combine incense creation tips with regular cleaning and ventilation to keep the kitchen clean.
