How to Get Weed Smell Off Hands

Hands are often left with a pungent weedy odor after smoking pot.  Due to proximity to the substance, hands usually absorb the most residue and carry the greatest potency.

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Fortunately, there are several solutions for removing and disguising weed odor to have your fingers smelling fresh.  By following the below suggestions, you will be able to eliminate this unwanted odor whether at home, school or the office.

Weed Smell Removal Solutions

1 Antibacterial Soap

Simply going to the public bathroom and washing hands is often the best solution.  Antibacterial solutions can vary in their effectiveness, but most are strong enough to neutralize weed odors within your hands.

2 Portable Hand Sanitizer

Carrying portable hand sanitizer is a great idea for anyone on the go.  Portable hand sanitizer contains alcohol effective at breaking down odors and covering them up.

3 Vodka

This party drink has been used for several generations as a household deodorant.  Vodka is great at neutralizing smells, and the alcohol is virtually odorless once dried.

4 Vinegar

This compound works wonders at neutralizing odors and replacing them with a vinegar tinge. After splashing hands with vinegar, be sure to wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap to remove vinegar smell. Alternatively, the vinegar smell will go away once dried.

5 Citrus Fruit

Oranges, lemons and limes all work well in masking smoke related odors.  Open a fruit up and rub it over your hands.  Be sure to follow this by rinsing hands to remove any sticky juices.

6 Deodorant

If you have a speed stick handy, roll it over your hands.  This works well on short notice, when antibacterial soap is out of reach.  If you have time, rinse hands to remove chalky deodorant substance left on hands.

7 Perfume

Spraying perfume into your hands is another last minute solution for covering up odors on the spot.  Also spray your body as this will cover weed odors within clothing as well.

8 Baking Soda

If there is time to create a mixture of baking soda and water, this formula is effective at eliminating odors within your hands.  Mix a cup of water and 3 tea spoons of baking soda, and rub into hands thoroughly.

9 Nail Polish Remover

As a last resort, you can splash your hands with nail polish removal to strip away any residues from your hands.  Be sure to follow this by washing your hands with antibacterial soap to rinse this harsh chemical compound away.

10 Onion & Garlic

Under the presumption that any smell is better than weed odor, you can use onion or garlic when the above options are not available.  Cut either of these in half, and proceed to rub the interior on all areas of your hands.  It’s better to have a stinky hands, than incriminating ones.


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Joe Fresh

Joe is an odor combatant, chemistry extraordinaire and all around good guy. He has an over-productive olfactory system with absolutely zero tolerance for unpleasant aromas.

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