How to reduce paint odours

That's it, the job's done and our workers have left the premises! They left them as if they'd never come by. There's no sign of the construction site, except for the fresh paint on your walls. Well in spite of ourselves, we also left something else behind: that poignant and unpleasant smell of paint. On this page, we show you 7 ways or tricks that help get rid of paint odours.

Basement newly painted powder blue. The work was done by Peintre Bromont.

Ventilate

Open window allowing fresh air to enter a residence in Brome.

You may have spontaneously thought of it because it seems so intuitive. Indeed, you can open your windows if these or time permits. Don't do this only in rooms where work has been done. In fact, it is better to open them elsewhere as well, so that the air travels as freely as possible throughout the house. This operation will also have another important function: it facilitates the drying of the paint and eliminates the odour of the paint.

Use multiple fans

It is also advantageous to have more than one ventilator in your freshly painted room, as they expel the air and thus also the smell out of the room. A free-standing fan is also a good thing. Your air conditioner or air exchanger may also contain exhaust functions that can be beneficial to activate.

The coffee grounds

Do you like filter coffee? If so, take the opportunity to preserve the coffee found on the filters after use. Then simply place the grounds on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. The bigger the metal plate, the better... simply because the coffee smell will then be more generous. But it will mask most of the unpleasant smell you want to get rid of.

The lemon

Slices of lemon and boiling water, here is a mix that gives off a tangy bouquet capable of chasing away the annoyance. The grating of citrus peels, oranges or other, or their crushed peels scattered all over the place will also amaze you, leaving a fresh scent so much more pleasant than the one you are rejecting. Repeat the operation as many times as desired or necessary.

Baking soda

The use of baking soda in the bathroom, fridge or kitchen is widespread. Indeed, the odour-removing effects of this substance are well known. This is why putting some in bowls that you place in the newly painted room will help to clean the air. The effect will be proportional to the quantity used. So, think of adapting the volume used to the dimensions of the place concerned.

Incense

Armenian paper, incense or essential oils, which are burned, are another trick that can be within your reach if you have them. For best results, the choice of perfume is important. Otherwise, the scent could be amplified in contrast to the desired impact. Some people appreciate the result provided by pine or eucalyptus essences. These are generally appreciated smells. Do your own tests.

Onion

The last one listed on this page is not going to please everyone, it goes without saying. However, it is very likely that you will have onions at your disposal. Besides being easily accessible in case your fridge doesn't have any, this method is also very good. The famous trick now. Two liters of boiling water and slices of raw onions. The pungent scents will camouflage those of the paint brilliantly, you'll see... or rather, you'll feel it.
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