Thanksgiving tips help you keep your home, kitchen, and guests comfortable during the holiday. You deal with food odors, spills, and traffic. ODORZX sees the same issues every year, so here is a simple guide to keep your space fresh.
1. Control kitchen odors fast
Cooking builds heat and moisture. That traps odors in your home. You can stay ahead of it with small steps.
Do this:
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Run your vent hood on high the whole time you cook.
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Open a window for a few minutes at a time to move air.
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Put baking soda bowls near the stove to absorb smells.
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Empty the trash as soon as food scraps pile up.
2. Handle turkey odors
Raw poultry leaves a strong smell. It also spreads fast on countertops and sinks.
You can:
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Rinse your sink before and after handling the turkey.
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Wipe surfaces with hot water and dish soap right away.
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Use a separate cutting board for meat.
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Keep packaging in a sealed bag until you take it out.
3. Reduce smoke and burnt food smells
Burnt food sticks to walls and fabric. You notice it even after cleaning.
Quick fixes:
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Move pans outside to cool instead of leaving them on the stove.
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Boil a small pot of water with lemon peels to cut the smell.
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Keep a lid near you to cover anything that starts to smoke.
4. Keep guest areas fresh
Extra guests create heat and movement. That makes odors settle into furniture.
Helpful steps:
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Vacuum before guests arrive.
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Swap out hand towels.
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Use fragrance-free air purifiers so you avoid mixing scents.
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Keep windows cracked open for airflow when possible.
5. Manage pet odors
Pets get excited on holidays. That brings wet fur, drool, and accidents.
Plan ahead:
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Wash pet beds the day before.
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Wipe paws when pets come in from outside.
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Keep litter boxes in a ventilated spot.
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Store pet food in sealed containers.
6. Prevent trash smells
Holiday trash fills fast. Food waste breaks down quickly.
Simple habits:
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Tie bags tightly before tossing.
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Rinse food containers before throwing them out.
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Take out trash during cooking instead of waiting.
7. Call ODORZX for stubborn odors
Some smells stay trapped in carpet, furniture, or vents. Thanksgiving cooking can make that worse.
ODORZX treats:
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Smoke odors
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Food odors
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Pet accidents
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Mold and mildew smells
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Vehicle odors from holiday road trips
If you need help after the holiday rush, ODORZX can clear out unwanted odors and leave your space fresh.
