How to reduce paint odorsWhen our team left the premises, it is to our great regret that we had to leave behind an unwelcome intruder! It is true that then, from the construction site nothing remains. Except the freshly painted surface, of course! So who is this intruder? Yes, you guessed it: the smell of paint, pungent and unpleasant. But don't panic, you'll find in this page some tips and tricks to get rid of paint odors.
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Circulate the air
Another point that you may have guessed, as the gesture is so instinctive, is to open the windows. Of course, if it is possible and the outside temperature is mild. However, go far beyond the painted rooms. The more windows are opened in different areas, the more the air inside will be replaced by the air outside. In addition to diluting the smell, and this is not negligible: the paint will dry faster.
Use multiple fans
For the room that has been the happy beneficiary of the cooling work, it is better to have several fans in it. That way, the force with which the air is exhausted from the room is multiplied. When a fan is on its feet, it can also be a useful aid. Even your air exchanger or air conditioner, if equipped with an exhaust mode, is an additional asset that should not be overlooked.
The coffee grounds
Filter coffee lovers should know that you have an equally beneficial way to get rid of odors. So keep the coffee after brewing, the coffee in the soaked filter. Simply spread this aromatic substance on a baking tray in your oven. The more you put on, the greater the masking effect will be, but remember to adapt the size of the plate in order to properly spread the grounds. This way, the daily perfume you like will gradually replace the one you want to see.
The lemon
Boiling water and slices of lemon... No it's not the title of a movie. These are the words of another useful tip to invade the space with a deliciously tangy aroma instead of the one you want to get rid of. One variation is to grate the zest of some citrus fruits, be it tangerines, oranges, grapefruits... Or use their peel and grind it. Then you spread them around the rooms, and repeat the gesture until it is no longer required.
Baking soda
Baking soda, this all-purpose ingredient par excellence is not to be outdone in this list of tips. It's already very useful for odour removal in the refrigerator, bathroom, kitchen, etc. But if you put it in a bowl and place it in the smelly rooms, it will also act as a sanitizer. The more odours there are, the greater the impact.
Incense
Incense, essential oils, Armenian paper, bring some means to spread pleasant aromas. All these things are suitable. And sometimes we already have some at home. However, not all fragrances are appropriate, as they can actually amplify the unpleasant olfactory effect. If you like the smell of eucalyptus or pine, which are normally quite popular, that's a good thing, because it seems that they're appropriate when it comes to paint. The important thing is that you make your own attempts, because all tastes, even in terms of smell, are in nature!
Onion
We close this list with the onion. Not everyone will jump for joy, but its impact can be surprisingly effective. Moreover, it is common to have some on hand. What to do once you have the beneficial vegetable on hand? Cut slices and put them, raw, in two liters of boiling water. Some of them may start to water, but the unpleasant paint odours should gradually disappear. Price
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