I found very nice information worth the share here on how to get rid of the paint smell. We have condensed to a few points which implementing is easier and possible.
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********Cut a Few Onion
Halve******
Onions naturally
release high levels of sulfur, which is a compound known to neutralize paint
smells. Slice a few onions place them around your room for a couple of hours.
Once you’re done eliminating paint fumes, put your onions straight in the bin.
********Baking Soda to
Remove Paint Odors*********
Baking soda, also
called sodium bicarbonate, has abrasive qualities that catch fumes to get rid
of paint smells. Pour a few inches of baking soda into a few bowls, and lay
them near your paint walls. Alternatively, you can spread your powder onto
baking sheets.
********Fill a Bucket
of Water*********
This simple trick
effectively absorbs paint solvent vapours and removes its foul odour. Do so by
filling up a three-gallon bucket with water, lemon slices, and a tablespoon of
salt. Proceed to leave your bucket in your room’s centre overnight. By the
morning, the paint fumes should have significantly dissipated.
Helpful Tips
*********Opt for Low VOC
paints********
If you want to keep
paint fumes to a minimum, purchase paints with zero or low Volatile Organic
Compound amounts.
********Turn off Your
Air-Conditioning Unit and Close Air Vents*****
Ensure your AC and air
vents in rooms adjacent to your paint job are turned off and shut during your
paint job.
*********Paint in
Cooler Temperatures*********
High humidity
causes paint to dry slower, gradually emitting a foul odour. Do a painting
project on cooler days or make sure to dry your rooms quickly with a fan.
************Close Paint
Can Lids****************
Be sure to seal the
paint lid on the job site and store paint cans in a cool, and dry place.
*******Wait for Paint
Layers to Fully Dry before Reapplication******
Wet paint emits strong
odours and typically needs several hours to dry. Allowing your paint layers
enough time to dry will reduce fumes and stench emitted.
*********Ensure your
Room is Well-Ventilated*********
During your paint job,
facilitate good airflow throughout the room by opening your windows and turning
on a few fans. As a result, paint fumes will dissipate
faster, and your paint will dry quicker.
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