How to Get Rid of the Smell of Alcohol
Alcohol has a distinctive smell that is obvious on the breath of people who have been drinking. Alcohol draws moisture from the mouth, dehydrating and intensifying the already strong smell. Sometimes, you can't completely get the smell of alcohol off your breath, but you can attempt to mask it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Garlic or onions
- Soda
- Gum: sour or minty
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Floss
- Mouthwash
- Tongue scraper
- Perfume
- Fabric freshener
- Vinegar
Instructions
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Masking and Reducing the Smell
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Choose clear alcohols like vodka, which smell less strongly than colored liquids, like whiskey. Stay away from beer, because beer often causes hiccups and belches.
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Do not mix alcohols. Stick with one type, and the smell will be less noticeable.
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Try eating foods that are strong in flavor and smell. Garlic and onion are classic choices. Wash them down with a caffeinated beverage like coffee or soda.
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Chew gum. Choose a sour fruit kind, which will encourage saliva production; or a minty flavor with as much menthol as possible.
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Clean your mouth. When you're finished drinking, brush your teeth, floss, use a mouthwash and even try scraping your tongue. Getting your mouth squeaky clean will help to reduce stinky bacteria that were building up there.
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Drink plenty of water, especially the day after you've been drinking. This will help to eliminate any smells that might be lingering.
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As a last resort, try to distract people from the smell. You could put on plenty of heavy cologne or perfume, or you could tell people you're sick and not to come too close.
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If the smell has gotten into fabrics, like your clothes, try a fabric freshener or vinegar.
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Tips & Warnings
The more you drink, the more you're going to smell. Take a whiff of your drink before you sip it. If you can smell the alcohol, it's too strong and will probably make you smell like alcohol.
These tips may not completely mask or eliminate the smell of alcohol. They are only meant to help. These tips are not related to sobriety. Even if you are able to hide the smell of alcohol, you may not be able to pass a breathalyzer test.
