Getting sprayed by a skunk is no fun at all. It is the worst smell and the odor sticks to everything, It's probably no surprise that the same chemical compound called thiols that's found in skunks' stinky spray is also present in rotting flesh and feces. It just plain out stinks!
How to remove skunk smell?
In a plastic bucket (not metal), mix the following ingredients thoroughly:
1 quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup of baking soda
1 tablespoon of liquid dish washing soap (Ivory is recommended)
For very large pets you can double the recipe (recommended) or you can add one quart of lukewarm tap water to provide complete coverage.
Wash your dog thoroughly, working the solution deep into the fur. Make sure you really saturate the areas where he/she took the direct hits.
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You may need to rinse and repeat with some of the more stinky areas.
After you’re done, thoroughly rinse your pet with lukewarm water.
Pour the remaining solution down the drain while running water.
IMPORTANT: The reason you cannot buy this solution in the store is that it cannot be stored in closed bottles due to the chemical reaction of the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. The pressure builds up until the container bursts. NEVER store the mixed solution in a closed bottle, sprayer, etc. It’s possible for this to cause severe injury.
Make sure you ONLY use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Your drug store should have this. If you have old hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet, forget it. Buy new bottles at the drug store or supermarket.
Use BAKING SODA - NOT baking powder and especially NOT washing soda (Sodium Carbonate). Baking soda is also called: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, U.S.P., Bicarbonate of Soda, and Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.
Soap – Ivory liquid is the best soap for the job… or Soft-soap… You’re looking for a gentle cleaning soap. Do not use grease cutting dish soaps or
How to remove skunk smell?
In a plastic bucket (not metal), mix the following ingredients thoroughly:
1 quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup of baking soda
1 tablespoon of liquid dish washing soap (Ivory is recommended)
For very large pets you can double the recipe (recommended) or you can add one quart of lukewarm tap water to provide complete coverage.
Wash your dog thoroughly, working the solution deep into the fur. Make sure you really saturate the areas where he/she took the direct hits.
Skunks usually …show more content…
You may need to rinse and repeat with some of the more stinky areas.
After you’re done, thoroughly rinse your pet with lukewarm water.
Pour the remaining solution down the drain while running water.
IMPORTANT: The reason you cannot buy this solution in the store is that it cannot be stored in closed bottles due to the chemical reaction of the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. The pressure builds up until the container bursts. NEVER store the mixed solution in a closed bottle, sprayer, etc. It’s possible for this to cause severe injury.
Make sure you ONLY use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Your drug store should have this. If you have old hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet, forget it. Buy new bottles at the drug store or supermarket.
Use BAKING SODA - NOT baking powder and especially NOT washing soda (Sodium Carbonate). Baking soda is also called: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, U.S.P., Bicarbonate of Soda, and Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.
Soap – Ivory liquid is the best soap for the job… or Soft-soap… You’re looking for a gentle cleaning soap. Do not use grease cutting dish soaps or