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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:
- 1 gallon water
- 1 quart hydrogen peroxide ~3% solution
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 good squirt of hand or dish soap
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.
Have another remedy? Contribute it below for the benefit of all.
Hydrogen Peroxide is DANGEROUS. Do NOT use it to wash your dog! That’s crazy! Remember when old ladies used to bleach their hair using hydrogen peroxide? THAT’s what you’re doing to your ENTIRE DOG when you use that stuff…it will also dry out the skin, make their fur all hard and weird, and heaven forbid if you get it in your dog’s eyes. You can cause permanent damage. The Buddy Rhodes deksunker worked for me. Look it up.
Dish soap is NOT any safer. There’s a reason dishwashing soap gets grease off your pots and pans…it has a TON OF CHEMICALS IN IT.
The soda bath doesn’t sound like it can harm your dog, but I’ve never tried it. Sounds like a solid idea tho’ if mixed with a normal shampoo bath…but it might take a few tries.
[...] How to Get Rid of Skunks March 5th, 2006 by admin (192) Loading … Republish Print This Guide 405 Comments Who needs coffee when you have a family of wet skunks under your porch? Skunks can spray their musk up to 15 ft. For instructions on getting rid of the smell, read How to get rid of skunk smell. [...]
Wow! I am surprised how often this happens to people. I really thought I was the only one. I share the same story with many of the people on this comment board.
I have used the hydrogen peroxide method on both my last dog and my new dog twice. My new dog just got hit again tonight. Out of peroxide I tried the white vinegar and found it worked excellent.
Ok this evening my dog was sprayed by a skunk,I tried the coke solution and it did work.
Fur Clean Deodorizing Pet Shampoo from Damon Industries is a new product that will get out the skunk smell in your dog……no joke! It really does work. It is specially formulated with enzyme technology to get rid of the odors. As for the odors in floors you may want to check out the other products from Damon that have the enzyme technology such as DaClean A.P.C. or for your close Hi Efficiency 2X. These products are AMAZING!!
My 2 Yorkies got Skunked and the groomer told me to use Massengel Douche. Apply and Don’t rinse.
My hairdresser told me baking soda, vinegar and Dawn dishwahing detergent works well.
Tomatoe Juice is a mess to work with, but does eliminate the smell if you leave it on for atleast 15 minutes. (Try keeping your dog wet for 15 minutes without shaking — Good Luck!!
Use Technu to get rid of skunk odor. It is sold at Walgreen’s and is usually found next to the products for poison ivy/oak. Use as directed, I found that it worked wonders.
This unfortunately is not a tip. Our dog got sprayed by a skunk, and is stinking up the whole house! If anyone could let me know the absolute best way to get skink out of clothes and hair on time for work tomorrow I would greatly appreciate it!
This is not a tip :Im asking for help to take the skunk odor out of my house .if anyone can help me , please ! the smell is nasty.
crying out loud please HELP ME!