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Knock Me Out / The Smell of Curry in Charlotte, NC Tips for Sellers

By Judith Parker

Real Estate Agent with ProStead Realty

November 09, 2013 11:15 AM

Knock Me Out / The Smell of Curry in Charlotte, NC Tips for Sellers

Today I was busy working with buyers and as I unlocked a house and we stepped inside we were almost knocked out by the smell of curry. No matter what room we entered the odor was there. It was definitely over-whelming and we finally had to leave.

The odor definitely helped to eliminate any interest by these buyers for this house.

After I got home I had to look up ways to rid a house of the odor from curry.

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Here is one suggested remedy... How to get rid of the odor from curry.

"Mix 3 cups white vinegar, 1 cup water and six cinnamon sticks in a large cooking pot.

Place the cooking pot on the stove-top and turn up the heat to bring the vinegar mixture to the boil.

Turn down the heat on the stove to allow the vinegar mix to simmer. Allow the vinegar mix to simmer for about four hours. The vinegar vapor will act as a natural cleaner and deodorizer, which will neutralize the curry odor on household surfaces and fabrics. Cinnamon sticks will produce an aroma similar to incense that will also neutralize curry odor.
Mix 1 cup water, 2 tbsp. white vinegar in a clean container.
Dip the absorbent cloth in the container and wring until damp.
Wipe down surfaces and fabrics to remove the curry oil vapor.
Ventilate the room by opening the windows and doors. Allow the surfaces and fabrics to thoroughly air dry."

_ eHow Contributor

Knock me out / the smell of curry in Charlotte, NC. Tips for Sellers

Judith Parker, CRS, GRI, CMRS

ProStead Realty

www.charlottepremierhomesforsale.com

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Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Judith, I don't know how anything could possibly remove the smell of curry, it's almost as bad as cigarette smoke. I did take note of the remedy you've shared, Thank You!

Nov 09, 2013 11:31 AM

Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Beth, I had a seller who used the white vinegar in her garage to rid the smell of cigarettes and it worked. This would be worth a try. I agree with you ... not sure it would work.

Nov 09, 2013 11:36 AM

Pamela Seley

West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA

Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Judith, I wonder if that remedy will work. Curry is very strong and lingers. Thanks for the how to.

Hi Pamela, I have had clients use the white vinegar to remedy cigarette odor and dog odor and have had success.

Nov 09, 2013 12:29 PM

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA

Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Judith -

Happened at our firm once. The Buyers left immediately. I am glad to know of the remedy!

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Nov 09, 2013 01:10 PM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Although I like curry, I wouldn't want to smell it in a house I was previewing. That would be a turnoff. I love the sound of your recipe.

Nov 09, 2013 01:44 PM

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

From experience I can tell you that curry odor is sometimes impossible to remove from the house-because it is now is the hood/fan/ventilation system and the heating ducts.

Nov 09, 2013 04:23 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good solution for a common problem. Thanks for sharing this story.

Have an outstanding week.

Nov 09, 2013 09:10 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Judith, it's a tough smell and very hard to remove. Maybe a double dose would work

Nov 09, 2013 10:28 PM

Hi Lynn, it would be worth trying for the curry smell was overwhelming. I like curry dishes but will order at restaurants.

Nov 10, 2013 08:41 AM

Hi Debbie, I enjoy the smell of cinnamon and hopefully mixed with white vinegar it will help to absorb the curry smell.

Nov 10, 2013 08:43 AM

Hi Michelle, I am sure it is everywhere including carpet, dry wall and etc. Not a good situation for the sellers.

Nov 10, 2013 08:44 AM

Good evening Roy and thank you for commenting. I would love to see someone try this to see if it works.

Nov 10, 2013 08:46 AM

Good evening Ed, someone may have to be boiling this mixture constantly to mask the odor. Not sure but wishing those buyers the best of luck.

Nov 10, 2013 08:47 AM

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