How To Get Rid of Paint Odor From Your House

Did you just get a fresh coat of paint inside your home? While you may be excited and enjoying the new look of your home, the smell of paint can often be distracting and unhealthy for some people. Even if you use eco-friendly or water-based paints, the lingering smell of a fresh coat of paint can be overwhelming. 

Fortunately, several safe and proven methods exist to remove paint odor from your house. These methods can also eliminate the smell of paint removers, bleach, and other foul aromas left behind after your project. Keep in mind that you can use these methods from the beginning of your project which can help you get rid of paint fumes quicker. So without further ado, let’s start with the most efficient trick to remove paint odor: ventilation. 

Ventilate the Area

Open windows and doors to create a cross breeze and allow fresh air to circulate throughout the room. Use fans to increase air circulation and help disperse the paint fumes. A constant airflow will also help the paint dry faster and speed up the evaporation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mainly responsible for the smell. 

Use Fans

Place fans strategically around the painted area to help circulate the air and speed up the ventilation. Position the fans so that they blow the fumes out of the house. For instance, place a few floor fans facing the windows and doors. 

Activated Charcoal

Place bowls filled with activated charcoal around the painted area. Activated charcoal is known for its odor-absorbing properties and can help neutralize the paint smell. A couple of bowls in every room should do the job adequately. 

Baking Soda

Sprinkle baking soda over carpets, rugs, or upholstery that may have absorbed the paint odor. Allow it to sit for a few hours or overnight before vacuuming it up. Baking soda is efficient at absorbing and eliminating odors. 

Coffee Grounds

Similar to baking soda, coffee grounds can help absorb unpleasant odors. Place bowls filled with coffee grounds around the painted area and leave them for a few hours. If you feel like there is still some paint odor lingering around, refresh the bowls and leave them for a few more hours. 

Vinegar

Fill bowls with white vinegar and place them around the painted area. Vinegar is known for its ability to absorb and neutralize odors. Leave the bowls out overnight or for a few days until the smell subsides. 

Essential Oils

Add a few drops of essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, or lemon to a diffuser or a spray bottle filled with water. Spray or diffuse the oil in the painted area to mask the paint odor with a more pleasant scent.

Onions

Cut an onion in half and place each half in a separate bowl of water. Position the bowls around the painted area. Onions are known to absorb odors and can help reduce the paint smell.

Air purifiers

Consider using an air purifier with a carbon filter. Air purifiers can help remove particles and odors from the air, including paint fumes. 

Work With Signature Maids

Dealing with paint fumes can be daunting and hazardous to senior citizens or babies in the home. While every tip in this article can help you get rid of paint fumes, combining these methods can lead to quicker results. If you are looking for professionals to help you remove paint fumes from your home, Signature Maids can help. We offer several cleaning services for our customers and soar to provide the best customer service. So what are you waiting for? To book your cleaning appointment, give us a call today! 

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