The aroma of food being prepare is a no-brainer as the most welcoming scent upon entering a condo, but the lingering food smells can be the least appetizing part of any meal. Who wants to wake up to the smell of yesterday’s meal inside the condo? This will be very evident especially when condo dwellers prepare food for holidays or in any celebration that requires larger amount of foor preparation. Condo living in the Philippines requires simple solutions to any problems in order to maximize the condo space. To get rid the lingering food smells inside the condo, here are list of solutions that can be done inside your condo, or things that can also be considered when looking for ready for occupancy condo, that doesn’t require so much money from the pocket.
Open your windows to blow the bad odors inside
For those who already have their condo unit, one way to level up their condo living and avoid the stinky cooking smells is to open the windows even before cooking. If they do not have any built-in ventilations, opening the windows will help them with the air circulation.Using their fan pointing out the windown is a plus to allow the smell to dissipate.
For the people who are still searching ready for occupancy condo or condo for sale in Cebu, or searching for condo in Makati, they need to make sure to look for condo units that have a built-in ventilators in the kitchen, or a windows instead. Considering this as part of the condo design will be of great help to avoid these issues in the future when they move in.
Coal is always cool
Activated charcoals is effective in removing odors by acting as absorbent which traps the odor inside the activated carbon and retain it. Placing a bowl of coal in your kitchen, and even your living room in order to avoid the smells getting into the fabrics and soak up the condo kitchen smell.
Coffee is always the best way to go
The aromatic coffee beans neutralizes odors in the air and this is a natural alternative in removing condo kitchen smells. Coffee contains nitrogen which acts as neutralizer to odors. To put the coffee in good use, they can also put an pot of used coffee grounds or put the wet ground on a baking sheet to dry it out and just leave it overnight. This will not cost them anything since these are just left-over coffee grounds from their morning brew. They just need to replace the grounds every few weeks to retain the fresh smell inside the condo.
Baking soda is a no-brainer to any problem
This has been an alternative to remove any stain or odor because of its deodorizing properties. Putting a baking soda on jars and distributing It around the kitchen helps them absorb the scent from the meal they prepare. Taking a drop of essential oil will also sweeten the smell. They can also pour baking soda on a boiling water and use this to clean up the surfaces in the kitchen after cooking in order to get rid of the stubborn smells. This solutions can also prevent the smells lingering on the sofas and other upholstery. Condo living needs to give everyone a peace of mind and a clean environment. Afterall, nobody wants to have a living room smell like a chicken curry or beef brocolli, or your last night’s dish.
Invest in air purifier
A convenient solution for this problem is purchasing a portable air purifier. This will prevent the smell before it spread around their space. There are small countertop models that are perfect for the condo kitchen. It also works as a solution to remove bacteria, viruses, or mold. This should also be considered by anyone who looks for ready for occupancy condo, or for the people looking for condo for sale in Cebu.
If a portable air purifier doesn’t fit the budget, most especially when they just move in they are still planning for their condo design, purchasing a cheap disposable air purifier can be the best and chepaest alternative they have.
Use the citrus peels
If they want to have a natural air freshener, this is also a way to go. Boiling the citrus peels is also a great way to get rid of the stinky smell. Just let the peels simmer under a low heat for about an hour, the stream will do its work and get rid of the cooking smells. Putting lemons in your trash and in any spots of the kitchen will also produce a citric aroma inside the condo kitchen. These will leave more platable fragrance behind.
Potatoes can be a remedy, too
This is an inexpensive remedy to get rid of the unnecessary smells. You just need to cut the potatoes in dices, then put it on top of the utensils used. After this, you put salt on the potatoes and leave it there for two to three hours. This will absorb the odor of the cooking scent.
Lastly, clean up after cooking
This shoud be a practice of every condo owners. They need to wash the dishes immediately and avoid piling up the utensils that they used in cooking. This helps them get rid of the smell after cooking.
Combat the musty cooking smells with the alternatives listed above.There is no better way to welcoming someone inside the condo with a fresh smell, ofcourse the aroma of any dish would be enticing, but this will not as appetizing as it was when it was freshly cook. For condo dwellers who live in condo in Makati, or for those who are searching for ready for occupancy condo, or searching condo for sale in Cebu, or to anyone who owns a condo, investing to remedies that avoid stinky smells inside the small space will help anyone keep their kitchen tidy and fresh. Condo living is more meaningful when condo kitchens smell good and look good.
If you are thinking of investing in a ready for occupancy condo, check out Vista Residences.
Vista Residences is the condominium arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. that offers ready for occupancy and pre-selling condominium projects in Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Ortigas, Baguio, Cebu, and CDO that are strategically located within major cities, in close proximity to premium universities, transit oriented locations and developed business districts.
At Vista Residences, unit owners can take advantage of the property’s centrality. The properties of Vista Residences are strategically located near the country’s premium universities and CBDs, making them an attractive investment for both local and foreign investors.
Living in Vista Residences enables you to enjoy convenience, where everything is pretty much within walking distance or a few minutes away from the property; comfort because the project features and amenities are designed to deliver comfort at all times, which makes condo living a worthy investment; security that is 24/7 and CCTV monitoring, which makes the residents safe and secure within the property.
In line with Vista Residences’ thrust to offer convenience among its residents, it also features an AllDay Convenience Store and Coffee Project in all its projects.
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