Can Onions Absorb the Smell of Paint
Anyone who has been in a room that has recently been painted or is in the process of being painted knows exactly how annoying and nauseating paint fumes can be. Most people argue that the easiest way to avoid the annoying paint fumes is simply by using low VOC paints. However, the reality is that low VOC paints can be a bit pricey and there is also the possibility that your paint swatch of choice is not produced in a low VOC formula. Seriously Though… Onions?! It turns out that onions can greatly help in neutralizing paint fumes. All you have to do is peel and cut up a large onion into two halves and place each half on opposite sides of the room, cut side up. The onion absorbs the paint fumes and does not leave the room smelling of onions either. You might need more onions if you’re painting large spaces. Additionally, ensure you keep children and pets away from the room as you paint, as they can come across the onion pieces and accidentally ingest them. The Science Behind How Onio...
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