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paint smell?

ive just repainted my hallway and doors. the paint smell is horrid and i have every door and window open and im freezing! does anyone know of a way to get rid of the smell? many thanks x

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  • Sal*UK
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Cut a couple of onions in half and pop them in the corners overnight.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Bring in some tomcats. You won't smell the paint any more but there is a downside - I'll let you know after you've tried :-)

    Seriously though - try scented candles. Just make sure you don't burn down the redecorated house - would be a shame after all that hard work.........

  • 1 decade ago

    cut some onions up put in a bowel of water the smell will go .

  • 1 decade ago

    i think lemons work, close the doors as far as you can then sit in another room, or just sit in the room you will get used to it

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  • 1 decade ago

    cut onions in half and place around your house mainly in room or rooms that you have painted .... this really works

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try a tray of milk, it may take while but it does work!

  • 1 decade ago

    Try a bowl of vinegar.

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