How to Remove Fish Odors From an Oven

While baked fish is a healthy meal that is low on fat and high in protein, you may discover a lingering fishy odor even after you have put away the fish. Oily fish leave behind particularly fishy odors that can stick around for a few days. If you have recently made fish and need to get rid of the fishy smell, take action to freshen up your oven and kitchen.

Things You'll Need

• Baking pan
• Lemon juice

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn the oven to its lowest heat setting.

   • 2

     Fill a baking pan with 1 inch of water.

   • 3

     Add a small amount of lemon juice until the water smells strongly of lemon.

   • 4

     Place the baking pan into the heated oven.

   • 5

     Leave the baking pan in the oven for an hour, checking periodically to ensure the water hasn't completely evaporated.

   • 6

     Remove the pan from the oven. At this point, the smell should be gone.