Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to eliminate odor quickly
• Method 2 of 3: Making scrubs and pastes
• Method 3 of 3: Soak
• Tips
• Warnings

It doesn't matter if you've dealt with gasoline, cooked a dish with onions or bleached clothes, there are many odors that unpleasantly settle on our hands. The complex substances that give rise to these "aromas" cannot always be washed off with soap and water. However, there are other remedies that can help get rid of the offensive amber. These include antibacterial cleansers, such as mouthwash or rubbing alcohol, that can eliminate bad odor. Some ingredients found in the kitchen, such as lemon juice or salt, may also be helpful.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to eliminate odor quickly

1. 1 Wash your hair with soap and cold water. Always use cold water in such cases, as hot water can expand pores, allowing fats and dirt that produce unpleasant odors to penetrate even deeper. Before rinsing your hands in cold water, wash them well and rub them together thoroughly.
2. 2 Rinse your hands with an antiseptic mouthwash. In addition to neutralizing odor-causing substances, this remedy will kill bacteria on your hands that can cause bad odor. If you use the aromatic option, your hands will also smell like mint, which will overpower everything else.
3. 3 Rub your hands with a stainless steel object to get rid of the bad smell. Simply grab any stainless steel item (like a cutlery or bowl) and rub your hands under the cold running water. Continue until the smell is neutralized.
   • Any stainless steel item will work for this method, including the sink if it is made of that material.
   • You can buy stainless steel soap that is specially formulated to remove unpleasant odors from your hands.
   • This method is great for getting rid of the onion or garlic aroma.
4. 4 Wash your hands with vinegar to suppress the stench. When you wash your hands with vinegar, you don't have to rub them together. Just spray your hands with a small amount of the product and wait for them to dry naturally. You can then rinse your hands with soap and water if you want to suppress the smell of vinegar.
   • Vinegar is good for removing fish or onion odors.
5. 5 Wipe your hands with rubbing alcohol or antibacterial gel. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) into the palm of your hand and rub until dry and evaporated.
   • Since rubbing alcohol can be very dry on your skin, it's best to try this method once and move on to another if you can still smell it.

Method 2 of 3: Making scrubs and pastes

1. 1 Squeeze toothpaste onto your hands to eliminate odor. A product that contains baking soda is best. Squeeze a small amount of the paste onto your hands and rub them for a few minutes. Then rinse your hands with clean water.
2. 2 Rub your hands with wet salt to create a scrubbing effect. Place some salt in the palm of your hand and rub your hands together. For better absorption, you can slightly moisten the salt with water. Then rinse off in running water and dry your hands.
   • You can also lather your hands with dish soap before sprinkling with salt.Rub your palms to eliminate the smell, then rinse your hands in clean water.
3. 3 To keep your hands smelling great, cover them with coffee grounds. If you don't mind having a coffee smell coming from your hands, use coffee grounds to eliminate any odors. Cover your hands completely with it and rub them gently in a bowl of water. Alternatively, you can rub your hands with whole coffee beans until the smell begins to evaporate.
4. 4 Make a mixture of 1 part baking soda and 3 parts water. Mix together 1 part baking soda and 3 parts water to form a paste. Rub thoroughly all over your hands for at least one minute. And then rinse off with plain water.

Method 3 of 3: Soak

1. 1 Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 3 parts water. By mixing hydrogen peroxide and water, you create a hand sanitizer that is safe for your hands. Immerse your hands in the liquid for 1-3 minutes, and rinse in warm water before drying them.
2. 2 Neutralize hand odor with lemon or lime juice. Lemon juice can be used undiluted or with a little water to soften the harsh effects on the skin. Lime juice works as well. Simply squeeze a lemon or lime into a bowl and dip your hands in the liquid.
   • Mixing 1 part lemon or lime juice with 1 part water in a bowl creates an effective hand soak.
3. 3 Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vinegar to water to make a dilute solution. Fill a small bowl with plain water and add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vinegar. Immerse your hands in the liquid for 2-3 minutes. Then wash them in clean water.

Tips

• Wear gloves when handling strong-smelling ingredients to prevent the smell from being absorbed into your hands. You can also purchase special tools for cleaning and slicing foods such as garlic and others to keep them out of your hands.

Warnings

• Note that salt, lemon juice, vinegar, and various solutions contain alcohol, which can irritate cuts or abrasions on your hands. You may not want to use these methods if your hands have cuts or other lesions.