Journal Entry: 006

[tt_sirius]

My house still smells like food gone round the bend. I've tried every charm I know, too. Anyone know if we have some of that baking soda or an alternative around? Can't even close my ruddy windows if I want to breath.

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[tt_cecilia]

I don't know about baking soda, other than what people may have brought along themselves, but I know that white vinegar is easily available and that if you leave a bowl of that sitting in the room for about 24 hours, it'll take away a lot of the smells. Also, after you've washed the insides of your fridge, wipe it down with a damp cloth soaked in vinegar.

Leftover coffee grounds can also help eliminate the odors, as can rubbing a vanilla bean against the lightbulbs in the room you want to re-fragrate.

And, if all else fails - or you're in the mood for company - I have a small army of sweet smelling plants that can cover up just about any foul smell.

[tt_sirius]

I'll try the vinegar and coffee grounds. Can't be any worse than what it smells like now.

I'm always in the mood for company, but I want to get rid of these smells, not cover them up.

[tt_cecilia]

Fair point, Mr. Black. Instead of covering up the odors while the vinegar works it wonders, then, maybe you'd like to join me somewhere?

[tt_sirius]

As long as its not Australia, Ms. Proudfoot.

[tt_cecilia]

I'm not eager to go back there just yet, either.

So, how about a civilized place, with tables and chairs - table cloth is optional - where we won't have to catch or cook our own food, and where they serve chilled beverages? Brunch, lunch or dinner on... Friday?