How do you get rid of the smell of scallops?

Chef's answer
Seafood is by far the worst offender. This one-two punch is best: After cooking, leave a bowl of white vinegar on your countertop overnight (to absorb stubborn odors). In the a.m., simmer cinnamon sticks, lemon peels and ground ginger in water on the stove (at least 15 minutes) to take care of any lingering stench..
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Grab that jug of plain ol' white or apple-cider vinegar. It's a bargain cleaner: * Remove leftover cooking odors in the kitchen. Boil several cups of water and 5 to 6 tablespoons of vinegar in a pan on the stove.
Rather than plugging deodorizers into your electrical sockets or lighting an arsenal of scented candles, use a few household staples such as baking soda, distilled white vinegar, coffee grounds, vanilla extract and lemons to get rid of odors once and for all.
Essential oils Lemon oil is especially effective. Put a few drops in an essential oil diffuser and let it do the work. If you have a variety of essential oils on hand, try this room freshening blend in your diffuser: five drops lavender, two drops peppermint, two drops rosemary and one drop lemon.
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