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2torial #0838:
Learn2 Remove Fishy Smells
Something fishy this way comes...
...and yikes! It sure does stink. That's the
thing about fish, though. You can sometimes smell
it before you even see it, and it's difficult to
enjoy your meal when your home smells like the
cargo hold of a fish trawler.
But don't worry. Before you can say "Holy
mackerel!" you'll be bragging about the smell that
got away--and that's not a fish story.
Accept the fact that if you're cooking fish,
then it's going to smell like fish--it doesn't
matter if the fish is fresh, canned or frozen. On
the other hand, you don't want strong smells
hanging around for hours after you've eaten. What
can you do? Work step by step, minimizing the
spread of the smell where you can, and removing the
remaining smells as you go.
Your response to a fishy smell depends on where
you got the fish. Did you catch it yourself? If so,
see below for special advice. If you're opening a
can or thawing some fillets, you've got packaging
to deal with. No matter what form the fish is in,
you'll have utensils and cooking containers to
clean up. And inevitably, your hands will smell of
fish. Last but not least, the cooking of the fish
will add a fishy smell to the air.
Special advice for those who catch their
own fish
The smells associated with a great day at your
favourite fishing hole are now in your clothes.
It's best to get them cleaned up right away, to
prevent the smell from getting stronger and
stinking up your home.
- Pre-soak the offending garments in
cold water; then add a cup (about 250 g) of
baking soda to the wash to help remove the
smells. (Important: Don't add chlorine
bleach to the wash when you use baking
soda.Mixing these creates a bad chemical
reaction.)
- If you store rubber boots and waders
inside your home, rinse off them with soapy
water, and then vinegar, and leave them outside
to air-dry.
- Don't forget to take a shower. You
were wearing those clothes!
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