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Virginia Tadrzynski

> 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.
>
> --
> A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.
> --Edward R. Murrow

You forgot a reference to French Creek State Park in Elverson, PA. They do
a bang up job showing how to make charcoal.........however, the main part is
done outside.
-ginny