How to Get Rid of the Smell of Garlic

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:11

Love the taste of garlic, but hate the lingering smell? Here are some tips on how to remove the odor of garlic. Choose one that best fits for the condition. Rub or spray your hands with lemon (or other citrus fruit) juice. This is one of...

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Love the taste of garlic, but hate the lingering smell? Here are some tips on how to remove the odor of garlic. Choose one that best fits for the condition.

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Removing the Smell From Your Hands

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Rub or spray your hands with lemon (or other citrus fruit) juice. This is one of the most effective ways to eliminate the smell of garlic.^{[1] X Research source}
- Make your own citrus spray by adding the grated rind (peel) of any citrus fruit (e.g. lemon, orange, grapefruit) to hot water. Allow to cool, then strain the water into a spray bottle.
In theory, the steel reacts with the sulfur in garlic neutralizing the smell. This works for some and not for others.^{[2] X Research source}

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Apply soap to your hands and use a clean stainless steel spoon to rub it all over your hands, even in between fingers.

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Removing the Smell From Your Breath

The solution to getting rid of garlic breath isn't as simple as washing your mouth out or brushing your teeth since the garlic smell, isn't just in your mouth.
Meyer lemons are sweet enough to be eaten like fruit. Use homemade lemonade because store-bought lemonades tend to have very little lemon juice in them.^{[3] X Research source}
Touch all the skin surfaces, including the entire tongue and the sides! Turn the spoon upside down to get your tongue all the way back.

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Removing the Smell From Wood Cutting Boards

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Use dish detergent.
- Soak the board in very hot water. Do not allow the board to soak for hours (or overnight) as the board may warp.
- Squirt undiluted dish detergent on the wet board.
- Scrub the entire board thoroughly with a scouring pad or brush.
- Rinse off the board with hot water and leave to dry. A thoroughly well-scrubbed board will not smell when it’s dry.
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Use salt or baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and lemon.
- Rinse off your cutting board.
- Sprinkle the salt or baking soda on the board.^{[4] X Research source}
- Use half a lemon to rub the salt / soda into the board.
- Rinse the board and allow to dry thoroughly.