Paint Smells

[trapau]

I am starting to decorate a child's bedroom. Can anyone give me any hints as to how to get rid of fresh paint smells. thanks

[WendyS]

• Plenty of open windows if you can bear the cold at this time of the year.


• Air fresheners (but not the PLUG IN type which are dangerous as they can cause fires.


• Aromatic oil burning containers (the type which you use with a tea light candle). Lavender oil is particularly good for removing smells such as paint and the smell of cooking fish.

[trapau]

thanks wendys i will keep this in mind

[allotment10]

i chop onions up and place them in bowls around the room, it always seems to do the trick for me, hope it works for you.

[sddsddean]

allotment10's answer is the traditional way and it works!

[Postdog]

A bowl of milk in the room works too. This absorbs the odours, but the milk is not fit for use after, so watch the cats.

[jimmyninja]

If you talking about gloss, you can now buy it odour free, i used it once i will use it again

[smurfchops]

I have heard the vinegar in a bowl works, also try scented candles when you are painting and keep an eye on them when you have left the room. They seem to help with a smoky room too.