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How can I get rid of the smell of gloss paint?

KE7285
KE7285 Posts: 66 Forumite
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Hi everyone. I have tried searching for this but i dont seem to have the knack!

OH glossed the wood inside our bedroom cupboard while he was (finally) sorting it out for me. That was saturday and i cant seem to get rid of the horrible smell of gloss!

I open the windows in the bedroom most of the day with the cupboard door open and we have installed a vent too but after (almost) a week, it still stinks and i cant get our clothes back in until its gone.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get rid of the smell or is it just a case of waiting?
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  • rockie4
    rockie4 Posts: 1,264 Forumite
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    I was told that onion gets rid of it. I've not tried it myself but put a cut onion on a saucer in the room (or the cupboard) and it should get rid of the paint smell.............or at least make everything smell of onion!!
  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    Hi there

    I have done the onion thing whilst decorating and it really seemed to help ....
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  • hilstep2000
    hilstep2000 Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    Yep, the onion works!
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  • KE7285
    KE7285 Posts: 66 Forumite
    WOW!! Of all the things i thought might be able to help get rid, onions were definitely not one of them!

    I'll give it a bash tonight - how long do you leave it in there for? Just as long as it takes?

    Thanks loads! :j
  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    KE7285 wrote: »
    WOW!! Of all the things i thought might be able to help get rid, onions were definitely not one of them!

    I'll give it a bash tonight - how long do you leave it in there for? Just as long as it takes?

    Thanks loads! :j

    Yep -just cut them in half and stick on a saucer and leave until the paint smell has gone -if it hasn't gone after a couple of days you might need to cut a new onion ;)
    I always have them in the rooms when Im decorating.. hope it gets rid of the smell quickly for you :D
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  • KE7285
    KE7285 Posts: 66 Forumite
    Thank you MRSMCAWBER! Its much appreciated :j
  • kris_from_canada
    kris_from_canada Posts: 5 Forumite
    I was told to put out a small dish of neat white vinegar to absorb the smell
  • hamstercheeks_2
    hamstercheeks_2 Posts: 1,953 Forumite
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    yup the onion thingy definitely works....

    then your place reeks of onions lol.....:D
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  • SunnyGirl
    SunnyGirl Posts: 2,639 Forumite
    I've always put some vinegar on a saucer then put a cut onion in it too - maybe I like the best of both worlds :rotfl:
  • hamstercheeks_2
    hamstercheeks_2 Posts: 1,953 Forumite
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    SunnyGirl wrote: »
    I've always put some vinegar on a saucer then put a cut onion in it too - maybe I like the best of both worlds :rotfl:

    lol poooheeeyyy must be really smelly after you paint:rotfl:
    Time is the best teacher
    Shame it kills all the students
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