In article <O1Hpg.362$b9.347@trndny01>,
"Mordechai Housman" > wrote:

> > wrote in message
> ...
> > In rec.food.cooking, wrote:
> >> Desperately need suggestions on how to get rid of a burnt smell in
> >> the
> >> house. It happened yesterday afternoon and the smell still lingers.
> >> The
> >> windows have been open and candles are also lit. I also tried placing
> >> saucers of vinegar around the house. My pan was charred. I've gotten
> >> as
> >> much of it out as I can but the bottom of the pan remains spotty and
> >> dark. Any help/suggestions are appreciated
> >
> > Too late. You will need to get rid of all fabric from the house, or
> > else
> > the smell will be there forever. First try ripping up the carpets in
> > all
> > the rooms on the same floor as your kitchen, and take all upholstered
> > furniture outside to the trash. Paint all the walls with thick coats
> > of
> > shellac, followed by at LEAST two coats of high-gloss oil based latex
> > paint.
> >
> > If the house still has that "burnt" smell, discard all of your clothes
> > and
> > all mattresses.
> >
> > If that still doesn't work, it means that it has gotten into the
> > plasterboard, and a gut rehab will be necessary.
> >
> > Keep us up to date! We will be praying for you.
>
> On reread, I conclude that this must be a joke or a prank. Except that
> it's not very funny.

Unlike most, my sarcasm meter is working just fine. ;-)
I thought it was pretty funny as my own experience tells me that this
kind of incident is no big deal. <G> I'll often use incense to cover the
smell if dad burns eggs (which he often does) but if I don't, it goes
away on it's own in short order.
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Peace!
Om

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