Combat the Smell of Paint
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Decorating is enough of a hassle without the cloying odour of paint fumes. Even some low VOC products still seem to smell. But these tips are really simple yet effective!
Steps
- Cut an onion in half and place in a dish in the room where you are painting.
- If you are taking a break, place your paint brush or paint roller into a plastic bag secured with a twist-tie or rubber band, or wrap it in plastic food wrap film. This reduces odour and prevents the paint from hardening.
- If using a paint tray or kettle, place this inside a large plastic bag also.
- Keep the lid on the paint container, and place it outside if possible.
- Use tray liners or any easily disposable container (empty ice cream tubs are ideal) and dispose of carefully.
Tips
- Commercial odor control products will also help. BON-CC-41 can be added to your paint. It is a true odor neutralizer and not a masking agent. If used before applying paint to walls, it is very effective!
- Into a {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} paint can, add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and stir. Use clear vanilla extract; otherwise your paint will be discoloured!
Warnings
- Avoid washing paint residue into the drains - the smell will linger in drainpipes and is not good for the environment!
- Do not re-use any plastics afterwards
Things You'll Need
- Cooking onion
- Dish or saucer
- Plastic carrier bags or similar
- Twist ties or similar
