Dishes and cookware can have lingering food odors if they are not washed properly. Learn how to get rid of strong smells with ...

Let fizz and soak for 30 minutes. Rinse and scrub away residue, repeating if necessary.

Key Points Dish soap’s surfactants bind to grease and water, lifting grime without scrubbing.Heat helps melt grease, so use hot water or a hairdryer before cleaning.Skip abrasives—just use hot water ...