When soap and water aren’t enough, turn to these remedies from your pantry or fridge.
And then… you get a faint whiff of lingering garlic.
Why Does the Smell of Garlic Last So Long?
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Here are a few tried and true methods you could try.
Grandma always taught me to rub a littlecoffee groundsbetween my hands to neutralize the odor.
The alcohol and other antimicrobial ingredients help break down the sulfur compounds responsible for the lingering odor.
Pour a small amount over your hands, rub them together, then rinse.
This can help neutralize the scent and wash away the oily compound.
Just rub it over your hands to neutralize the smell.
Combine equal parts baking soda and water to form a paste, then apply it onto your hands.
Zero in on the particularly smelly areas, wait for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
