Smelly Hands

Do you suffer from Stinky Paws? - From now on they should be a thing of the past.

Prevention is better than cure so obviously Latex or Nitrile gloves will stop your hands from getting smelly in the first place, but we are all wise after the event.

On this page you will read about several methods of getting rid of smelly hands, the choice is up to you, perhaps you can let us know which method you found most successful. We have heard suggestions such as using toothpaste or tomato ketchup and baking soda, but read on to see how our readers tackled the problem. Salt and Lemon Juice was another suggestion.

How to Remove Onion, Garlic and other smells Smell from Hands? Hello, After preparing meals for the family I often have ligering smells on my hands, no amount of washing seems to get rid of the odors -- renee

Answer#1: How to Remove Onion Smell from Hands?   To get rid of onion, pepper or garlic smells from hands, mix a ratio of two level tablespoons of baking soda to a glass of water and soak hands for 30 seconds to a minute.  Also great for getting rid of these smells/burning from mouth (rinse, don't swallow!). --  Tony W

Answer #2: how to get rid of smells on hands to get rid of seafood, fish, onion smell on your hands, pour two tablespoons of table salt into your palm, mix with a little water and wash hands with this mixture, rinse, and add a little lotion to your hands. The salt not only cleans the smell from your hands; but, it also sluffs old skin off and softens hands. -- Lena  

Answer #3: Removing Onion Smell from Hands  EASY! Just run water over your hands while holding a stainless steel spoon or other utensil in your fingers. This has been working for my family for years. Ask a chemistry teacher if you want to know why it works. -- S E Munro    

Answer#4: Onion Smell. Use Carex Hand Soap. Works a treat!. -- tony.searle Sep 4 2007

Answer#5: Onion Smell. While you are at the sink washing your hands, just rub them all over the faucet. I have also found that using hand sanitizer takes away the odor. -- Gerri LaVallee. 19/02/08

Answer#6: STINKY HANDS. Use a drop or two of dishwashing liquid and a little salt and rub for just a bit and rinse. Also if you are cutting an onion and bell pepper, cut the onion first then the bell pepper and rub your hands just a little with the pepper and no need to do anything the pepper does the trick. For shrimp smell use a little lemon juice and a little salt and rub and rinse. -- D Kelly  

Answer#7: Smelly Hands. Keep your squeezed lemons and limes the main use is to rub on my hands after processing fish or any other foods. You can also use them to cut the limescale around taps and plugholes. -- RD

Answer#8: How to remove Onion Smell from Hands?   To get rid of onion, pepper or garlic smells from hands, mix a ratio of two level tablespoons of baking soda to a glass of water and soak hands for 30 seconds to a minute.  Also great for getting rid of these smells/burning from mouth (rinse, don't swallow!). --  Tony W

Answer#9: Garlic hands To rid your hands of garlic odor, rub a piece of stainless steel while washing your hands. It works like a charm every time!  Michelle Anglin / Alabama"Shelly"

Answer#10: I was always told to keep a lemon on hand, cut in half and squeeze juice on hands after cutting onion or garlic. the lemon juice would remove the onion or garlic smell instantly. -- Lisa (Lisa Steinberg Sep 2010)

Apple Cider vinegar is really good at getting rid of food and other smells on your hands. After washing splash a little, work in then dry on kitchen towel. - Lynda LA