The unmistakable, pungent odor of weed can linger for weeks, especially if it’s in a small and enclosed space like your car. This can mean big trouble if you happen to be pulled over by police, who may think you were breaking the law by consuming weed in your vehicle. The following ideas can help you remove the smell of weed completely. Chlorine Dioxide – A Powerful Odor Neutralizer Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is a powerful gas that is effective odor removal in even the most remote places. Although it sounds like a volatile chemical, the only byproduct of this gas is saline solution. Previously ..read more

The unmistakable smell of mildew can seem to come out of nowhere, permeating virtually every surface. Although it may seem impossible to get rid of, the cause and the smell of mildew are both easily removed from your home. Why Does a Home Smell Musty? There are many causes of musty or mildew smell. Sudden increases in temperature, condensation, cooler temperatures, darkness, and excess moisture can all provide this precursor to mold to thrive. In places where moisture is trapped during cooler temperatures, sudden warmth can cause it to be released into the air, leading to mildew growth. Place ..read more

The smell of burnt food like popcorn, grease, and other items is persistent enough to linger in your home for weeks. Before long, everything can smell like your kitchen. We’ll show you how to remove that smell for good. Remove the Sources After burning food, the next logical thing to do is throw it out. Yet if it isn’t garbage day, your trash bin can quickly become the source of persistent burnt smell. So the first thing to do is seal up the bag with the burnt items in it and place it outdoors. Your stovetop, cookware, and utensils can also hold that smoky odor, so remove these sources and us ..read more

Whether you have young children or are taking care of a loved one, urine smell may be something you’ve tried to get rid of in your home with little success. Thankfully, this common problem has many solutions. Why Does Urine Have Such a Strong Smell? Urine smells strongly due to the uric acid, which is waste produced by the kidneys. When it is absorbed by a substance and remains for a period of time, bacteria can invade, causing the urine smell to intensify. These aren’t the only causes of strong-smelling urine. Some foods can cause a stronger smell. For example, asparagus is well known as an ..read more

Every dog owner will inevitably find themselves cleaning up and removing urine from a crate, carpet, or hard flooring. What can be done if that smell just won’t go away? We’ve found a few ways to neutralize and get rid of that smell for good. Why Is Dog Urine So Strong Smelling, and Why Do Dogs Pee on Objects? Dogs have been using their urine as a means of communication for millennia. Dog urine contains pheromones, which give it a strong smell. Their urine also contains scents and chemicals that communicate a whole host of information to other dogs. A dog’s urine can communicate all of the fo ..read more

Your dog’s hunting instinct is backed by millions of years of evolution, allowing them to sniff out just about any animal, but rooting out a skunk will more often than not result in getting sprayed. Knowing what to do when your dog is sprayed will save you lots of time and money on dog shampoo. Don’t Let Them Come Inside At the first detection of skunk spray, probably the most important thing to do, and the most effective way to keep skunk smell from getting into your home, is to keep your dog from coming inside. Skunk spray is a very effective defense mechanism because of its strength. Not o ..read more

The combination of stale air and darkness create the perfect conditions for mold and mildew to grow. This growth is what can cause a musty smell in your home—something that can seem impossible to get rid of. If you’re dealing with a musty house smell, there are several ways to get rid of it. Find the Source of Musty Smells Before you try any method of getting rid of the musty smell in your home, you must first find out what’s causing it. Water entering your home from a pipe or roof leak can cause the mold and mildew growth that results in musty smells. However, not allowing air to circulate i ..read more

Of all of the unpleasant odors that can enter your car, cigarette smoke can be the most persistent. Cigarette  smoke settles on hard surfaces and also penetrates soft surfaces so deeply that it can seem impossible to eliminate. Trying these solutions will help you refresh your car’s interior. Step 1. Remove Anything That Holds Cigarette Smoke Smell Because cigarette smoke settles on all surfaces, it’s important to get rid of anything in your vehicle that’s removable. Trash, rubber, and carpeted mats and other removable items you may be storing in your vehicle, such as windshield washer f ..read more

Don’t Leave Skunk Smell for Long   Removal becomes harder the longer you wait. Therefore, you’ll want to start to eliminate the smell as quickly as possible after you notice it. Opening the windows right away will allow the scent to escape as you wash your pet or yourself.   If Your Pet Was Sprayed   Mix a solution of ¼ cup baking soda and 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap (citrus will cut grease) with 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Keeping it away from their eyes, lather the mixture on your pet and allow it to sit for five minutes before rinsing and washing with regular pet s ..read more

The smell of mothballs is distinctive and long lasting by design. Mothballs have traditionally been used to store clothes and furniture and protect them from being destroyed by moths and other insects. You might not even know the strong odor comes from mothballs, but simply associate mothball scent with old houses and items from thrift stores. While you are probably here because you are wondering how to get rid of mothball smells in rooms, clothing, or furniture, mothballs are not all bad. In fact, these early pesticide pellets are the reason many antiques, handmade tablecloths, and grandmothe ..read more