Who Burnt the Popcorn? If you have ever burnt popcorn at home or work you KNOW how bad the smell is. Here are some tips on what to do if you burn popcorn. They really work. Trust me, we have made this mistake at our house.
Tips for removing the Burnt Popcorn smell from a microwave:
- Cut up a lemon or lime and put it in a microwave safe bowl with 2 cups water.
- Cook about 3 minutes.
- Then wait about 20 minutes before opening the door.
- This should get rid of the burnt popcorn smell.
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Cori
July 29, 2010 at 12:34 pmThe topic of this post just brought back bad memories from college. Burnt popcorn caused at least one fire alarm a week where we’d have to evacuate the dorms until the fire department checked the cause of the alarm and declared it safe. Sophomore year during final’s week there were three alarms in one night. And we had to evacuate the building every time.
As for cooking popcorn, I highly recommend purchasing an air popper next time you see one on sale. I got mine on Black Friday at Kohls for $5 after rebate. Buying the popcorn in a buck package is also cheaper and healthier. There’s no chemicals from the microwave bag and you can customize it with as much or as little salt and butter (or other flavorings) that you want.
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Jackie Vassallo
August 2, 2010 at 7:27 amoh my…if you do this at work you are in BIG TROUBLE!! I did it once and was horrified!! NOw i know how to get rid of the smell if i do it again…LOL Is sure is a horrible smell!!!!
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Janet F
August 2, 2010 at 9:53 amI will have to remember this because burnt Popcorn in the microwave smells terrible.
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Kidsbook
August 2, 2010 at 5:05 pmI will have to remember this tip. My office is right next to the lounge and oh, how I hate that smell since it seems to permeate everything!
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PauleyD
August 7, 2010 at 8:12 pmGreat tip for work. People are always less careful in the workplace, and our break room reeks of burnt popcorn.
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Lisa Tilton
August 8, 2010 at 12:19 amTHANK YOU!!! With 4 kids at home we go through ALOT of popcorn… burnt 🙁 GROSS!!!