How do you remove skunk odor?

Answer

1. == Removing skunk odor ==
2. You will need to break down or dissolve the oil in skunk scent.

Inside house:

1. wash affected wall, floor, etc. areas with water containing either chlorine bleach or vinegar (acetic acid) or

2. Use a commercial odor-removing compound such as:

• "Skunk-off" aerosol; get through Vet Clinic, or catalog of dog supplies through dog kennel or pet shop.

• "Nil-Odor" made by Dow Chemical; follow directions and put couple drops in water, and put on furnace filter to circulate air through; can put on dogs as directed.

• "Odor-Away" either liquid (use few drops) or aerosol.

• Rexall "C-D Deodorant" aerosol, can spray furnishings, drapes, etc.

These odor-removers act to break down the oil and so remove the odor or neutralize it.

3. Spraying with aerosol or putting drops around will neutralize odor in air generally; may still smell for awhile as you put nose right down in drapes, carpets, etc. but will gradually dissipate.

Outside house--on bare wood, concrete, soil: Get chlorinated lime water at drug store, or mix 1 cup agricultural lime in 1 gallon chlorine bleach and put on areas. BE VERY CAREFUL TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS - don't get on skin, clothing, etc as it will burn (is a caustic solution), and will also burn grass or other vegetation.

On clothes: Launder in cool or barely lukewarm water with lots of heavy, built laundry detergent, plus a degreaser and some water conditioner (like Calgon) if water is hard. Don't use very warm or hot water as oil will be released in steam and odor will come up out of tub.

[Info from the Home Maintenance And Repair Database at the Michigan State University website]

More tips from FAQ Farmers:

• Trying using vinegar first.

• Soak in tomato sauce.

Additional Response

According to the Author of Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, a product called ODORZOUT is a natural product that stops most odors (skunk, urine, mold, mildew, smoke, foot odor, paint, etc.). It is safe for use around pets and children. Please see related link to the lower left to be added.

INEXPENSIVE WAY TO REMOVE ODER FROM PETS:

Mix a large bottle (32 oz) of hydrogen peroxide (the kind you get at a drug store in a brown bottle) with 1/4 to 1/2 cup baking soda and a few drops of liquid dish soap. Put on gloves and sponge the mixture on the animal, keeping it away from the eyes. It should take less than 5 minutes. Rinse the animal well and check the pets eyes for redness. This recipe came from an Emergency Animal Clinic and has worked very well on my dogs.

Another option that worked really well for me.

You may want to try a product that was recommended by someone else on this website. The product is called "Room Shocker" I had a situation where my two golden retrievers were sprayed by a skunk and brought the smell into the house and onto my couch.

I tried everything but could not get the smell out. Then I came to this website, where someone mentioned how well a new product called "Room Shocker" had worked for them under similar circumstances. So I gave it a try. The product worked magnificently! I initially just bought 2, one for my laundry room, and one for the family room, which were hit the hardest. I followed the directions, and let the products sit overnight. The product releases a vapor that penetrates into everything including the fabric and foam in my couch, and even penetrates the wood grain in my hardwood floors. The next morning, I was amazed. There was absolutely no residue smell of skunk. There was however a bit of a chlorinated smell, which was preferable over the prior smell. The chlorinated smell went away within about a half hour after opening the doors and windows throughout the house. This product is really a lifesaver in from the information that came with it not only eliminates the order, but it decontaminates the room. So that's a big plus and comes with a money back guarantee. I guess the only place can get right now is a website called BiocideSystems.com. If you have odor problems take it for me, this is the stuff!

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