A movie night on a Saturday night would be boring without popcorn. It is easy to make and can leave a burnt popcorn smell. But getting rid of the smell can be frustrating.

It might take a while to put out the smell, but you don’t have to stress yourself since there are different techniques to get rid of the burnt popcorn smell.

How to get rid of burnt popcorn smell in your house and microwave

Get rid of the burnt popcorn and ventilate your house

To get rid of the burnt smell put the burnt popcorn in a bag, tie it tightly, and put it in your outside garbage.

Open up your windows and doors to ventilate your home as much as possible. If you have portable electric fans, turn them on because it also helps get rid of the burnt popcorn smell.

Homemade remedies to mask burnt popcorn smell

Lemon aid or citrus peels

The first line of defense against unpleasant odors in your microwave should be the fresh lemon scent or citrus smell. It’s your number one alternative to harsh cleaners, but it’s also an effective odor neutralizer.

Step 1: Put lemon slices or oranges and your favorite fragrant spices in a pot of 1 1/2 cups of water.
Step 2: Bring the water to boil with several chopped lemons or orange peels. Let it steep for approximately half an hour to saturate the surrounding air and remove the foul odors.

For your microwave:

Step 1: Cut a lemon or orange and squeeze all the lemon juice into a coffee cup or microwave-safe bowl with water.
Step 2: Add both orange or lemon halves to the bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Keep a close eye so that the lemon or citrus peels don’t burn.

Note: Prevent the lemon from burning.

Step 3: Leave the microwave door shut for another 5 to 10 minutes to let the steam settle in.
Step 4: Using a damp cloth or paper towels, do one final wipe inside the microwave. Your microwave should have a zesty, fresh scent.

Vanilla

The vanilla extract method is similar to the lemon aid procedure.

Step 1: Pour half a cup of water and vanilla extract into a small pot.
Step 2: Simmer over low heat and let it combat the burnt popcorn smell.

White vinegar

White vinegar will upgrade your cleaning hacks if lemon and vanilla extract isn’t enough, especially when mixed with absorbent bread.

Step 1: Bring a gallon of water to boil with 2 cups of vinegar.
Step 2: Simmer it for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Carefully dip slices of white bread into the water mixture and place them near the burn site to absorb and neutralize the burnt odors.

Tip: You can pour the vinegar water into small bowls throughout your house and leave it for a few hours.

For your microwave:

Step 1: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine equal parts of white vinegar and water.
Step 2: Microwave the bowl for 3 minutes, using the same technique as with the lemon water.
Step 3: Let the bowl sit for 30 minutes in the closed microwave.
Step 4: Using vinegar (preferably apple cider vinegar, but any vinegar works fine), dampen a cloth and clean the inside of the microwave. Remember to wipe the glass tray and the microwave door as well.

Baking soda

Baking soda is a strong deodorizer that should quickly eliminate any kitchen smell, especially the burnt smell.

Step 1: To absorb burnt odor, put 4 ounces of baking soda in small bowls
Step 2: To absorb and neutralize lingering odors, place the small bowls in different parts of your home for a few hours, such as near the garbage pail or kitchen.

Note: Keep the baking soda away from children and pets.

For your microwave:

Step 1: In a small bowl of water, dissolve a large spoonful of baking soda. Make sure that the mixture is thick but still liquid.
Step 2: Microwave the bowl for 5 minutes, then let it sit in the microwave overnight.

Tip: To get rid of pungent odors, place an open box of baking soda in your microwave tray overnight—no need to turn it on since the baking soda will absorb the burnt smell.

Coffee

Aside from the ability of a coffee to fight off your sleep, your morning coffee smell can also cover up foul odor.

Step 1: In a bowl, combine fresh coffee grounds with about half a cup of water.
Step 2: Microwave the bowl for 3 minutes, then let it rest in the microwave just like the previous methods.
Step 3: Clean and dry all the surfaces inside your microwave once you remove the bowl. Alternatively, you can place coffee grounds in the microwave throughout the day.

The Crown Choice Natural Air Fresheners

Even if the burnt popcorn smell is gone, the upholstery and furniture may not smell pleasant after absorbing all that burnt smell. To eliminate it, you need to take more aggressive measures. The Crown Choice Natural Air Fresheners are the perfect remedy for this.

The Crown Choice Natural Air Fresheners give off a wonderful scent that doesn’t just mask the foul odor, but to fresh air completely.

It is suitable to use in your entire house and can also be used to refresh beddings, carpets, linens, and more!

The Crown Choice Natural Air Fresheners are made with natural chemicals and essential oils. It’s chemical-free, non-toxic, and safe for your children and pets. Compared to other air fresheners, the scene

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get rid of burnt popcorn smell

It can be a difficult task to get the burnt popcorn smell out of your house.

Luckily, there are different methods that you can do to deodorize your home. However, masking the smell is just a temporary remedy for removing lingering odors. So always keep a bottle of The Crown Choice Natural Air Fresheners in your home to permanently eliminate the burnt odors in the kitchen and all over the house.

No house is spotlessly clean and nice-smelling every day, but these air fresheners will keep your home refreshing. You’ll no longer have to worry about how to enjoy your movie night.