This simple trick may be the secret to banishing kitchen smells — and all you need is a glass of water and paper towel

Rolling out a kitchen towel by a sink.

It’s always unpleasant when you return home to a musty, smelly kitchen after vacation. Not only can locking up our homes create stagnant air, but the curved pipe (siphon) hidden inside our drains to prevent sewer gases from escaping can also be a culprit for odors.

Instead of frantically spraying air fresheners around the home, there is one surprising trick that you can do before you leave home that can banish horrid smells. In fact, all it takes is a glass of water and paper towel that can make a big difference.