Getting rid of the smell of curry

[SlidingSideways]

We went to view a potential new house today, which it turns out is practically perfect for us regarding location, size, layout etc...
The only potential issue is that it's been owned by an Asian couple for the last 30 years, and the smell of curry was overpowering.

Is this easily remedied? We'll be gradually re-doing every room (totally stripping out, re-skimmed, new flooring and woodwork) which I'd hope would sort it out long term, but this is going to have to be done over a longish period of time as funds are gathered.

Can anything effective be done short term?

Can you buy Febreeze by the gallon?

[SlidingSideways]

I think a professional carpet cleaner is probably one of the first things to get done, the house is carpeted throughout except for the kitchen and bathrooms. Lots of rugs and long curtains as well, so hopefully cleaning/removing those will remove the bulk of the problem.

I was fearing this would be like cigarette smoke where it seems to linger in every fibre of the house.

As for kippers: I love 'em. The wife, not so much.

Cheers guys, this is starting to look promising...

[SlidingSideways]

Thanks to everyone for their replies and suggestions. It looks like we're gonna need them as our offer on the place was accepted this morning

The smell wasn't actually as bad on the subsequent viewings, so hopefully with all their stuff gone and a good clean and airing it should be bearable as we go round decorating and re-carpeting.

Edited by SlidingSideways on Monday 2nd March 14:08

[SlidingSideways]

Good idea, will mention it when sorting out the survey. Ta.