How to Get Rid of a Paint Smell Fast With Lemons

Protect your loved ones from paint fumes with lemon extract.

Lemons are very useful for natural household care. They are effective cleaners and deodorizers. Lemon juice can remove tough odors, like the smell of burnt popcorn from microwaves. Lemons are also useful for removing the lingering smell of fresh paint. There are a few methods for using lemons to remove paint smell, but the fastest way is to add the extract from lemons to paint when painting.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon extract
• Can of paint
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Paint stir

Instructions

1. Shake the paint can well. This will make sure the paint is mixed together. Be sure the lid is on tight before you begin.

2. Open the paint can. Use a flat-head screwdriver or another strong, flat item to pry open a tight lid.

3. Add a few drops of lemon extract to the paint. Don't add more.

4. Stir the paint. Replace the lid tightly and shake the paint can. This will ensure that the lemon drops are well mixed into the paint.

5. Open the can. Begin painting.

Tips & Warnings

• If your have already started painting, you can still add lemon extract to the rest of the paint.

References

• Safe Natural Tips: More Natural Odor Control