How To Get Rid Of Burnt Popcorn Smell

Too bad we didn't know this trick back in college.
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Too bad you didn't know about this back in college when you made popcorn in the dorm lounge. A tea bag in water (even a used one) placed in the microwave for a minute is all you need to eliminate that unidentified stale smell in there.

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