Fish smell - how to reduce/get rid off?

poorbabe

I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right area so apols.

On Thursday evening I'll be frying a small amount of fish for Easter. I live in a flat with open plan kitchen/living room. The past few years I've tried a combination of open windows (doors closed, obviously) with the electric fan blowing on low, warm vinegar and/or air freshners, but the smell lingers for days.

I can't afford a conventional cooker hood right now, so any suggestions I've not thought of?

Just had a thought: a deep fat fryer! I'm off to investigate........

poorbabe

Amazing what you can do when you use your brain!

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scuzz

Try burning a candle after cooking the fish. It's meant to kill smells

poorbabe

Excellent idea! I'd forgotten about that and one of my bosses gave me a belated birthday present which includes a scented candle.

LJM

if you leave a little dish/tub vinegar out somewhere it is supposed to take the odour out of the air,or bicarb with some essential oils in is supposed to be a natural air freshener

poorbabe

I'd like to report that the deep fat fryer was a great idea! Job done in an hour rather than 2+ and the smell was much reduced although it is still lingering even with the candles, vinegar and wide open windows.

Going to use the bicarb with essential oils today.


Thanks for all your suggestions.