Skunk Smell Information - Symptoms And Herbal Home Treatment

Herbal home remedies for the treatment of Skunk Smell

• Blend 5-10 oranges in a blender, mix with a little soap and lather up with the resulting liquid. Let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse, then wash with regular shampoo.
• Some people swear by bathing their animals in soda. We've heard of people using sprite and coke but haven't yet tested it ourselves. Work the soda into the fur, rinse and then wash with regular shampoo. Repeat as needed and let us know how this one works.

Skunk smell removal

This page lists some of the most effective baths for removing skunk smell. They can be used on both people and pets. Here's some things to keep in mind if when treating a skunked animal:

• The sooner you wash your pet, the easier it will be to remove the musk.
• Take care not to get any of the bath water into the eyes or ears - it burns. A small amount of vaseline applied to the eyebrows is effective for protecting the eyes.
• If you must pick up your animal to wash in the sink or bathtub, use a towel to avoid getting skunked yourself.
• Don't let your pet touch anything inside of your house unless you want it to smell like skunk.

How can I get rid of skunk smell?

You will probably need something stronger than soapy water to get rid of skunk oils -- a solution of vinegar or peroxide will dissolve and remove the odor-causing oils instead of just spreading them around. Try this mixture: 1 liter (or quart) white vinegar OR 3% hydrogen peroxide (peroxide may cause bleaching), 1/4 c. baking soda, 1 tsp. dish detergent. This will help in reducing skunk smell.

Natural home remedy for skunk smell - Soda bath: Some people swear by bathing their animals in soda. We’ve heard of people using sprite and coke but haven’t yet tested it ourselves. Work the soda into the fur, rinse and then wash with regular shampoo. Repeat as needed and let us know how this one works. This is beneficial for the treatment of skunk smell.

Neutroleum Alpha® is a scent product that has been used to control skunk odor in a variety of settings, including medical facilities. It deodorizes by masking the odor with a smell described as “minty.” Use it directly on surfaces. It can also be used as an air deodorizer by dabbing on napkins and hanging them up. Generally one application is sufficient to remove skunk odor.

The house is full of a skunk smell. It sounded like a pig was being killed under the house. I called the police department but they said they can't help. I just had a baby a week ago and his great grandma is coming over tomorrow. I have the windows open and I am boiling tea bags, vinegar and hot coco. I don't have coffee I have candles in every room but this is a nightmare. I want to go to sleep because the baby is sleeping well for the first time. I think I will put everything in the crockpot and go to bed. I hope this works!

The 2 fresh bags of volcanic odor eliminators which helped by absorbing some of the odor. The rest of the treatment was simply floor fans and open windows.

Natural home remedy for skunk smell using vinegar

Another one of the most well known home remedies for getting rid of skunks odor that doesn't really work is vinegar. Like tomato juice, it is an acidic solution that helps slightly more than water in an attempt to rinse away the skunks odor.