How To Get Rid Of The Weed Smell

Got a weed smell in your space from the "Devil's Lettuce?

Don’t worry. This article has quick and easy ways to get rid of the weed smell.

No fuss. Just jump into simple steps that will leave your home, car and fabrics smelling fresh.

• Baking soda, white vinegar and essential oils are everyday items that can neutralize or mask cannabis smell on clothes, rooms and other items.
  
  

• Invest in high efficiency air purifiers with HEPA and activated carbon filters to remove particulate matter and odors from cannabis smoke indoors.
  
  

• Keep clean, use fresh air ventilation and consider cannabis consumption methods like vaporization, edibles or odor reducing accessories to control weed smell.

Let’s start by understanding what causes the pungent smell of weed.

The main culprits are volatile organic compounds called terpenes. There are over 150 different terpenes found in various strains and they are responsible for the many different smells cannabis can produce:

• Earthy
  
  

• Musky
  
  

• Citrusy
  
  

• Woody
  
  

• Floral
  
  

• Piney

That skunky smell you associate with mature cannabis flowers? It’s actually due to sulfurous compounds, especially 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thiol.

But it’s not all about the smell. These terpenes have additional therapeutic benefits and are an important part of the cannabis plant. 

Now that we’ve unmasked the source of the weed smell let’s get rid of it.

Baking soda, an everyday household item, is a lifesaver when it comes to absorbing and neutralizing weed smells from surfaces and fabrics.

Got weed smell on your favorite jeans?

A baking soda and water paste can be applied to the fabric, left for several hours and then washed as usual. Or for a quick fix, sprinkle baking soda on clothing, leave for 5-10 minutes and then brush off.

Baking soda magic doesn’t stop at clothing. It can be used to deodorize shoes too.

Just leave baking soda in them for 1-2 days to get rid of the weed smell.

So next time you want to get rid of weed smell from textiles remember this easy solution.

Fresh air can do wonders to minimize cannabis smell. Simple ventilation methods like opening windows, using kitchen or bathroom exhaust or air fresheners and essential oil diffusers work.

Cannabis smell can linger for hours to days depending on the intensity of the smoke, the strain of cannabis and most importantly the air circulation.

But there’s hope! With proper fresh air ventilation the cannabis smell is generally undetectable within 10-20 minutes.

So let the fresh air in and keep the weed smell out!

White vinegar is not just a kitchen staple; it’s a natural cleaner that can break down the molecules of weed smell.

All you need is a solution of 1 part distilled white vinegar to 3 parts water for odor removal.

You can apply this solution to walls with a clean cloth or sponge or better yet mix it in a spray bottle for easy application.

So next time you encounter a stubborn weed smell remember, white vinegar is your hero!

Essential oils are a lifesaver when it comes to masking cannabis smell. Eucalyptus and strong citrus or lavender essential oils work great to counteract cannabis smell.

You can even boost the power of baking soda by adding a few drops of essential oils like lavender. This combo can neutralize weed smell in:

• shoes
  
  

• clothes
  
  

• bags
  
  

• rooms

Don’t underestimate scented candles and other air fresheners that use essential oils for their fragrance. They can help keep your environment weed smell free.

Some essential oils that work well to mask cannabis smell:

• Lavender
  
  

• Lemon
  
  

• Peppermint
  
  

• Eucalyptus
  
  

• Citrus

Essential oils are a natural and pleasant way to mask marijuana smoke.

If you want an all in one solution to weed odors consider investing in a high-efficiency air purifier.

These devices with HEPA filters can remove 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns in size from the air including the particulate matter of cannabis smoke.

But HEPA filters alone don’t remove VOCs or odors which are part of cannabis smoke.

The answer? An air purifier with a HEPA and activated carbon filter.

The carbon filter absorbs VOCs and odors while the HEPA filter captures fine particles, so weed smell is reduced.

So for a breath of fresh air and an alternative to traditional air freshener without the cannabis smell an air purifier might be your best bet.

If you like DIY projects why not make odor neutralizing sprays?

You can make these sprays by diluting essential oils in water, often distilled or filtered as the base of the spray mixture.

Sweet orange, lemon, grapefruit and other essential oils can combat weed smell and pre-blended options are available.

You can extend the shelf life of your DIY sprays by adding vodka or vanilla extract as preservatives.

Remember to shake the spray well before use and spray liberally in areas affected by weed smell to neutralize.

If you prefer a ready to use solution ionizing sprays like Ozium can be effective too.

If you’re a cannabis enthusiast who wants to keep the smell to a minimum, here are a few tips for you.

Use a sploof, a homemade device that reduces the smell of exhaled smoke by forcing it through materials that absorb and mask odors. By blowing smoke through a sploof with layers of paper towels or dryer sheets, the smell can be reduced by 70-90%.

Or use small water pipes or one-hitter pipes that limit the release of cannabis smell and cigarette smoke.

Don’t forget to burn incense or spray air fresheners while and after smoking.

Lastly, wear a dedicated smoking jacket or garment while smoking weed so the smell doesn’t infuse into other clothes when consuming cannabis and to minimize the lingering of weed smoke.

Deep cleaning can be a lifesaver when it comes to removing weed smell from fabrics.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Pre-treat the fabric before a normal wash cycle.
   
   

2. For non-washable fabrics like couch upholstery gently spray a marijuana odor removing product.
   
   

3. Air out the item.
   
   

4. Sprinkle baking soda on the fabric.
   
   

5. Vacuum up the baking soda.

Here are some surface tips:

• For carpets sprinkle baking soda and vacuum out after 1-2 days to absorb and remove weed smell.
  
  

• Wash clothes with additives like white vinegar or baking soda to neutralize tough weed smell during the wash.
  
  

• Hang fabrics outside to let fresh air dissipate any remaining cannabis smell.

Got weed smell in your car?

Here’s how to get rid of it. First do a deep clean that vacuums all fabrics, carpets and hard surfaces inside the car. For tough odors, consider ozone treatment. This method involves generating ozone gas that oxidizes and neutralizes odor causing molecules.

During the treatment an ozone generator is placed inside the car for several hours with the windows closed and the air conditioning on to circulate the ozone through the vents.

So follow these steps and you’ll be ready for a ride that smells like a daisy!

Living in a small space and worried about the weed smell?

Here are some tips: Use a window fan while smoking cannabis to blow the smoke outside, it’s like an exhaust system and prevents the smell from lingering inside. Smoke in the bathroom with the fan on, it will contain the smell.

Remember storage of cannabis is key to keeping the smell out of small spaces.

While these may seem simple, they can go a long way in managing the weed smell in small spaces.

Want to smokeless cannabis? There are ways to do so.

Vaporization minimizes the weed smell since it doesn’t produce actual smoke and the smell dissipates faster. Concentrate pens are a discreet way to consume cannabis with much less smell.

Cannabis infused edibles like gummy candies, chocolate, baked goods and drinks are an odorless alternative to smoking. These popular alternatives to smoking cannabis also minimizes exposure to harmful substances found in cannabis smoke.

So you can smoke without the smoke smell.

Good hygiene is key to getting rid of any remaining cannabis smell from your body.

Brush your teeth and maybe use mouthwash or breath strips to remove the weed smell.

Take a shower to get the smell out of your hair and skin.

Wash your hands with soap thoroughly to get rid of strong marijuana smell after handling.

And finally sprays can be used on clothing and hair to freshen and reduce the weed smell after smoking.

Remember cleanliness is key to keeping the weed smell away!