How to Get Rid of Skunk Spray
Almost everyone has heard that taking a bath in tomato juice is the best way to get rid of the odor if you are sprayed by a skunk. And citrus-based concoctions are almost as popular a remedy for skunk smell as tomato juice. Unfortunately, as those who have been sprayed by a skunk can attest, neither tomato nor citrus juice really work well. Fortunately, there is a recipe that does work and is used by some professional critter catchers.
Things You'll Need
- Bucket
- Washcloth
- Wooden spoon
- 1 quart hydrogen peroxide
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 tsp. dish soap
- Clean water
Instructions
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How to Get Rid of Skunk Spray
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Rinse the eyes immediately with clean water if any of the skunk spray has gotten in them.
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Mix 1 quart hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 tsp. dish soap in a bucket. Stir well.
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Immediately wash the person or animal the skunk sprayed with the hydrogen peroxide solution. The mixture can be used as both a soap and shampoo, if needed.
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Rinse the sprayed individual with plain water.
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Reapply the skunk odor removal mixture and rinse again, if necessary.
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Dispose of any remaining odor removal mixture. Do not store the mixture as it will cause sealed containers to burst.
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