Get Rid of Burn (Burnt) Smell in House

So my roommate didn't use the microwave correctly (he thought he had set it on 50% power but had not) and his microwave pot pie burned to a crisp, ruining the microwave (yes, he bought a new one). Now we had to deal with the awful burnt smell (imagine burned popcorn times 100).

First, we opened up all of the doors and windows. Next, we set bowls of vinegar around the kitchen and living room. Finally, we used small paper plates with a teaspoon of fresh coffee grounds on each plate. We left both the vinegar and coffee grounds overnight. Today we boiled water on the stovetop and added a few tablespoons of cooking vanilla.

This morning, most of the smell is gone. We threw out the coffee grounds and just left the vinegar. Seems like another day or so and the smell will be completely gone.

Keep Sinks Running Smoothly

Eventually you will find one or more of your sinks (and shower drains) making gurgling noises when you turn off the water, meaning something is preventing the water from draining correctly. Many newer homes have plastic pipes (especially in the bathroom sink area) so using a corrosive product can do more harm then good.

Get 1 cup of baking soda and 2 cups of vinegar. Spoon all of the baking soda down the drain. Pour all of the vinegar into the drain (it will start to foam). Let the mixture sit for THREE HOURS. After three hours, pour a bucket of very hot tap water down the same drain. Works wonders.

If it gets better but not completely clear, wait a day and repeat the process.