Lingering fish odors in your oven after cooking? It's a common issue—the smell clings stubbornly. As someone who's relied on time-tested home remedies for years, I can share my grandmother's foolproof methods to banish it quickly using just a lemon or white vinegar.
Contents Right after removing your fish, grab a fresh lemon. Use a peeler to cut large peels from its skin and place them in a small dish. Put the dish in the still-hot oven. The residual heat releases a fresh lemon scent that neutralizes the fishy odor throughout the oven and even your kitchen.
With Lemon
Squeeze ½ lemon into a bowl of water, then add the squeezed half. Microwave for 2 minutes and leave it inside until lukewarm. The steam works wonders.
With White Vinegar
Fill a glass ¼ full with white vinegar, pour it into a bowl of water, and microwave for 2 minutes. Let it cool inside—say goodbye to fish smells!
Don't toss leftover lemon! Squeeze the juice for other uses, like this cleaning tip, or whip up a refreshing lemon face mask with our recipe.
