HG Odour Eliminator for All Surfaces, Odour Remover & Fabric Freshener Spray, Bad Smell Remover & Carpet Spray for Hard Surfaces & Soft Furnishings, Pet Odour Remover & Deodoriser - 500ml

HG is a Dutch cleaning brand that's been around since the 1960s. This is their enzymatic odour spray, and it works on the same principle as Zero Odour but costs less. If you've never tried an enzymatic spray for cooking smells, this is the cheaper way to find out if the approach works for your kitchen.

What it does

Enzymes break down the organic compounds deposited on surfaces during cooking. Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, the stuff that keeps off-gassing and making the room smell two hours after dinner. Spray it on hard surfaces (hob, worktops, splashback) and fabric (cushion covers, curtains near the kitchen). Leave it a minute, wipe down hard surfaces. Fabric dries on its own.

How it compares to Zero Odour

Zero Odour is the premium pick. HG is the budget pick. Both are enzymatic, both work on surfaces, both are in our best kitchen odour eliminators guide. The HG bottle is smaller but the per-ml cost is lower. Start here, upgrade if you want to.

When to use it

After cooking. Particularly after frying or anything with strong spices. Our fish smell guide recommends spraying surfaces within 30 minutes of cooking for best results. The main cooking smells guide covers the full cleanup routine.