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    Tips for getting rid of stinky broccoli smell:

    Posted on 09/03/06
    Preparing broccoli in the microwave can make for a stinky kitchen, especially if the microwave is in a small or enclosed space. If air fresheners, fans and windows aren't available, here are some natural ways to banish the broccoli smell.

    Brew some black tea and cut a large lemon into wedges. The black tea and lemons can be served to guests as an after dinner treat. Squeeze some extra lemon wedges into a glass or the sink, or grate the rind, releasing the crisp, clean smell into the air.

    Brew strong black coffee (regular or decaf). This can also be served to guests and will help eliminate that broccoli odor.

    Light a scented candle such as clean cotton, linen, rain, ocean or fresh-cut grass. Fruity or floral scents can mingle in with the broccoli smell and make it worse, but baking-inspired scents like vanilla, hazelnut, sugar cookie or baked bread work well, as well as cleaning-inspired scents like pine or lemon.

    Take out the trash! The empty broccoli bag and plate scraps can make that broccoli smell linger for days.

    Bake some cookies, like the pre-made cookie dough variety. Even if they won't be served at dinner, cookies can stay fresh for over a week when stored properly.
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