Quick Tips for Removing Onion Odor from Prep Bowls

[siderits]

Does anyone have suggestions how to get rid of onion smell from the prep bowl covers? I used them for a show and made the 3 Cheese Garden Pizza (which is awesome by the way), and pre-sliced the onions so everything didn't smell like onions in the house. I stored them in the prep bowls, and now I can't get the onion smell out. I've tried to soak them in hot soapy water with no avail, and I see the covers are not dishwasher safe. Help... my whole cupboard smells like onion when you open it now!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Does anyone have suggestions how to get rid of onion smell from the prep bowl covers? I used them for a show and made the 3 Cheese Garden Pizza (which is awesome by the way), and pre-sliced the onions so everything didn't smell like onions in the house. I stored them in the prep bowls, and now I can't get the onion smell out. I've tried to soak them in hot soapy water with no avail, and I see the covers are not dishwasher safe. Help... my whole cupboard smells like onion when you open it now!

I had a past host who had this happen to her - and we tried EVERYTHING to get the smell out - bleach, baking soda,....etc.......I finally ordered replacement lids for her!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Try crumbling up some newspapers and putting the lids in a bag with the newspaper. Sometimes that will soak up the smells....

 

[siderits]

Try crumbling up some newspapers and putting the lids in a bag with the newspaper. Sometimes that will soak up the smells....

Newspaper huh? Who da thunk, but I'll give anything a try. Any other suggestions anyone?

 

[Teresa Lynn]

charcoal will work

 

[siderits]

charcoal will work

What do you do with the charcoal? In a bag like the newspaper suggestion? Rub it?

 

[Teresa Lynn]

put it in a ziploc bag or box throw it in the sun for a day

 

[Chef Kearns]

Vinegar. Heat up some vinegar in the bowl then put the lid on and let it sit for awhile. Wash out the bowl and the smell should be gone!

 

[JaimeQ]

I know how to get the onion smell off your hands but don't know any tricks for the lids sorry

 

[jrny2001]

:blushing: I put my lids in the dishwasher...

 

[pamperedposey]

:blushing: I put my lids in the dishwasher...

Me too...

 

[tpchefrebecca]

Try coffee beans or washing in lemon juice?

 

[KellyTheChef]

:blushing: I put my lids in the dishwasher...

I did too till they all started cracking from the center of the lid outwards....

I have emailed HO about this- they need to restyle those lids just like they did the stainless bowl lids!

 

[raebates]

To get the onion smell out, I'll let the lid sit in a lemon juice/baking soda mixture overnight.

I usually hand was my lids, but I have, on occasion, tossed them in the dishwasher. :blushing:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

To get the onion smell out, I'll let the lid sit in a lemon juice/baking soda mixture overnight.

I usually hand was my lids, but I have, on occasion, tossed them in the dishwasher. :blushing:

I don't think I have - but nothing is safe from the dishwasher when DH is in the kitchen! So I am sure mine have been in there!

 

[kkimpinski]

I did too till they all started cracking from the center of the lid outwards....
Ditto!

I have emailed HO about this- they need to restyle those lids just like they did the stainless bowl lids!

I totally agree...batter bowl lids too.