G. Kayra Oğuz · Last updated: October 6, 2026
You fried fish last night. The table was cleared, the dishes went into the machine, the window stayed open for an hour. The next morning you walk into the living room and the sofa still smells of fish.
Odor is made of small molecules moving through the air and across surfaces. Perfume sprayed on top does not remove them; they sit behind it for a while. The perfume evaporates and the odor is back.
Why does kitchen odor spread through the whole house?
Frying and greasy cooking send grease droplets into the air, and odor molecules travel on those droplets. They do not just hang there. They cling to porous surfaces like fabric: the curtain, the sofa, the carpet, the coat on the hook. An odor that starts in the kitchen reaches the living room this way, and the bedroom after that.
Airing cleans the air. It does not lift what has stuck to a surface.
How do you remove cooking odor after you cook?
- Open the window as soon as you finish. Keep the range hood running for a while after the stove is off.
- Don't leave the greasy pan or the trash sitting in the kitchen.
- Shake ODORGO Odor Eliminator Spray 250 ml well and spray it into the kitchen air.
- Apply it around the range hood, on the countertop and on the kitchen curtain too, and let it dry.
- If the odor is still there, repeat.
The spray is not an aerosol. There is no pressurized gas in it; the water-based formula comes out through a pump.
For fish there is a separate guide on fish smell at home, and for frying, the rules that keep frying odor from settling in go into detail.
How do you get odor out of a sofa and curtains?
For a light odor, spraying the fabric directly is enough. Mist the seat of the sofa, the throw pillows and both sides of the curtain lightly, then leave them to dry.
The spray is water-based; you can use it on any surface that water does not harm. On water-sensitive fabrics and surfaces (unfinished or untreated wood, silk, leather, electronics, etc.), test on a small hidden area first.
How do you remove odor that has settled into a carpet?
For an old odor, spraying the surface may not be enough, because the odor has gone down to the base of the fiber. Then the carpet needs washing. Add 50 mL of ODORGO Multi-Purpose Odor Eliminator Liquid 500 ml to the water of the carpet and upholstery washing machine. It is twice as concentrated as standard ODORGO and is used together with detergent, not instead of it.
If the sofa cover and the curtains fit in the washing machine, put one capful in the detergent drawer. When the odor is heavy enough that you are thinking of throwing the sofa out, the sofa and upholstery post will help.
Which product goes where, and how is it applied?
| Area | Product | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen air, around the range hood | Spray | After airing, spray into the air and onto the surface |
| Curtains, sofa, throw pillows | Spray | Mist the fabric lightly and let it dry |
| Carpet (fresh odor) | Spray | Blot the spill with a dry cloth, spray, leave to dry |
| Carpet and sofa (settled odor) | Multi-Purpose Liquid | 50 mL in the water of the carpet and upholstery washing machine |
| Washable covers and curtains | Multi-Purpose Liquid | One capful in the detergent drawer |
| Countertop, cabinet doors | Multi-Purpose Liquid | 15 mL per 1 liter of water, wipe with a cloth |
| Inside the fridge | Multi-Purpose Liquid | A few drops on a damp cloth |
| Trash can | Spray | After emptying, spray the bottom and the inside of the lid |
How does ODORGO remove the odor?
In three steps. Plant-derived oils catch the odor molecule, bind it and turn it into an odorless compound. The technology is rooted in research at Delaware State University in the USA. The spray and the gel show up to 98% odor elimination effectiveness.
It is a water-based formula built on five plant-derived essential oils: pine needle, anise, clove, cedarwood and lime. It is vegan. The fragrance-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free, dye-free, sulfate-free, and alcohol-free claims are verified by tests conducted at laboratories accredited by TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) and ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation). The manufacturer declares that no toxins or harsh chemicals are used in the formula.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does kitchen odor get into curtains and clothes?
Yes. The odor molecules released by greasy cooking cling to fabric fibers and can stay for days.
Why isn't opening a window enough?
Airing takes out the odor in the air; the odor clinging to the curtains, sofa and carpet stays where it is.
Does ODORGO stain fabric?
No, it is water-based and does not stain ordinary textiles. On water-sensitive fabrics such as silk or leather, test on a hidden spot first.
Will the spray alone remove an old odor from a carpet?
Not always. For a settled odor, machine-wash the carpet and add 50 mL of Multi-Purpose Liquid to the water.
Can Multi-Purpose Liquid be used in place of detergent?
No. Detergent takes the dirt and ODORGO takes the odor; the two are used together.
How is it different from a room spray?
A room spray covers the odor with perfume, and the odor returns when the perfume evaporates. ODORGO binds the odor molecule and adds no scent on top.