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How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

March 5th, 2006 by admin
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Did you or your pet get skunked? Well, you could change your dog's name to puppy le pew... ...or you can read on and learn how to eliminate the skunk smell yourself. After you've gotten rid of the smell, bounce on over and read How to get rid of skunks so you never have to do this again!

Skunk smell removal

This page lists some of the most effective baths for removing skunk smell. They can be used on both people and pets. Here's some things to keep in mind if when treating a skunked animal:
  • The sooner you wash your pet, the easier it will be to remove the musk. (If you have a dog, learn how to bathe your dog)
  • Take care not to get any of the bath water into the eyes or ears - it burns. A small amount of vaseline applied to the eyebrows is effective for protecting the eyes.
  • If you must pick up your animal to wash in the sink or bathtub, use a towel to avoid getting skunked yourself.
  • Don't let your pet touch anything inside of your house unless you want it to smell like skunk.

Peroxide/baking soda bath

This is currently the most effective de-skunking bath, but the peroxide can potentially bleach your animals fur. Lemon juice or white vinegar can be substituted for the peroxide, but they don't work as well. In the bathtub or a bucket, mix together: The mixture will fizz. Use a sponge and lather it into the fur/skin taking care to avoid the ears and eyes. Let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse and repeat.

Orange bath

Blend 5-10 oranges in a blender, mix with a little soap and lather up with the resulting liquid. Let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse, then wash with regular shampoo.

Soda bath

Some people swear by bathing their animals in soda. We've heard of people using sprite and coke but haven't yet tested it ourselves. Work the soda into the fur, rinse and then wash with regular shampoo. Repeat as needed and let us know how this one works.

Commercial skunk smell removers

Of all the commercially available skunk odor removers, Nature's Miracle always seems to get the most praise. Find it in your local pet store. Cat getting a skunk bath

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  1. March 2nd, 2010 at 2:22 pm    Julie Says:

    I don’t have a tip… I need advice on how to get skunk odor out of my garage. Yesterday our black lab tangled with a skunk and we put him in the garage. Took dog & innocent bystander puppy to groomer for bathing. Garage is NOT clearing out the odor. I put baking soda all over the garage floor and left it over night hoping it would help absorb the wonderful aroma. However, the smell has only faded a little. Anyone have helpful suggestions on how to clear the garage of the odor?
    THANKS

  2. February 26th, 2010 at 7:55 am    Alison Says:

    We have a skunk who has burrowed under our back steps and apparently has sprayed in its den, because our entire house now smells of skunk, particularly the room adjacent to the porch. Any suggestions for getting the smell out of the house? Bear in mind it’s February in Chicago…opening all the doors and windows isn’t really option. Thanks!

  3. December 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm    Anita Says:

    After trying the peroxide method, it helped a little, but I was disappointed. Everyone RAVES about this but it doesn’t get rid of all the odor. My poor puppy had to sleep all by herself in the garage for the first time, which means I didn’t get any sleep with her whining.

    So I tried the BON-CC-41 Carrie mentioned and had it overnighted to me. I got it the next day, gave her a bath with it and it actually worked! I was nervous because of the perxoide method not working but this worked surprisingly well!

    I would suggest you buying the BON-CC-41 and storing it for when it happenes to you.

  4. November 13th, 2009 at 4:30 pm    Carrie Says:

    Trust me when I say the BEST product to get rid of the skunk odor around the house and ON your pet is BON-CC-41.

    I have lived in the country all my life and can’t even count the number of times we have had skunk problems (including skunks coming into my house – got rid of those doggie doors years ago!)

    I have used every skunk odor remover known to man. Some with pretty good, but none worked as good as BON-CC-41. All my country neighbors swear by it now!

    It is also a lot safer than other methods and environmentally friendly! I can apply the product right to my dogs face and don’t have to worry about it (of course I avoid the eyes, but I treat it just like dog shampoo). What I found that worked the best is adding the BON-CC-41 and dawn dish soap together. That mixture does the trick in no time!

  5. October 29th, 2009 at 11:12 am    Steve Says:

    Just used the dawn, hydrogen peroxide, and baking powder (did not have the baking soda) mixture with huge success on my dog. Second time in a month my pet tangled with a skunk. Thanks!

  6. October 14th, 2009 at 7:31 pm    KMM Says:

    After trying everything to get skunk smell from leather furniture, I ordered Skunk Off spray on line (couldn’t be found locally). If only I had this from the onset. It worked on contact and has been the only remedy to make an impact. It has effectively saved the furniture. It even saved the working element on the dog’s (darn dog!)invisible fence collar. Waste no time, get it!

  7. October 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 am    Susan Noll Says:

    My Jack Russell Terrier just does not get it. Constantly getting sprayed by skunks, in fact, we just got done de-skunking her now. Remedy: WORKS EVERY TIME: mix 16 oz. H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide), 1/2 cup baking soda and 1 tsp. DAWN DISH SOAP. (Dawn seems to be the only one that works.) Lather the dog up and leave of for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off and should be okay. You usually only have to do it once. And again, my Freckles just loves barking at skunks…and we all know what happens after that!

  8. May 28th, 2009 at 11:38 am    Wendy Says:

    Tecnu Outdoor Skin Cleanser for poison ivy gets rid of skunk smell too when you wash with it. It’s even on the label now.

  9. April 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 am    Meagan Says:

    I used peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap on my yorkie, and I am still waiting to see if that worked, but he came in from outside and rolled all over the house!!! Any suggestions on how to get rid of this smell?

  10. April 6th, 2009 at 6:53 am    horace Says:

    i love apple sauce

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