Smelly Hands After Chopping Onions? Try These Home Remedies To Remove The Odour

Is the smell of your hands after eating or chopping pungent foods like garlic and onions bothering you? It may be difficult to get rid of the stink once your work is done even after washing your hands. However, with these easy remedies, you can get rid of the stubborn smell and restore freshness to your hands. 

Causes Of Smelly Hands

• Poor hygiene: Poor hand hygiene can result in a build-up of sweat, bacteria and dead skin cells, which results in smelly hands. 
• Fungal Infections: Another reason for smelly hands is fungal infections. It may even cause itchiness and redness in your hands. 
• Hyperhidrosis: Hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive sweating of the hands. This provides an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive, resulting in bad odour.
• Smoking: You might have noticed your hands smelling after smoking. It can also leave a smell on your hair and clothes.

Home Remedies To Remove Foul Smell From Hands

Lemon Juice and Baking Soda

Lemon juice's natural acidity helps cut through grease and odours while baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to exfoliate the skin and absorb odours.

Instructions

1. Make a paste using equal amounts of lemon juice and baking soda.
2. Rub the paste onto your hands, focusing on areas where the odour is most concentrated.
3. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes before rinsing your hands with warm water.

White Vinegar Soak

White vinegar is known for its antibacterial properties and ability to neutralise odours, making it an excellent remedy for smelly hands.

Instructions

1. Fill a basin or bowl with warm water and add a generous amount of white vinegar.
2. Let your hands soak for 5-10 minutes in the solution.
3. After soaking, rinse your hands with plain water and pat them dry.

Coffee Grounds Scrub

Coffee grounds not only help to scrub away dirt and dead skin cells but also absorb unpleasant odours.

Instructions

1. Mix used coffee grounds with a small amount of liquid soap to create a scrub.
2. Gently massage the mixture onto your hands for a few minutes, paying extra attention to areas with lingering odours.
3. Rinse your hands thoroughly with warm water.

Salt and Toothpaste

Salt works as an effective exfoliant, while toothpaste contains ingredients that can help neutralise odours.

Instructions

1. Mix a tablespoon of salt with a small amount of toothpaste to form a paste.
2. Rub the mixture onto your hands, focusing on areas with stubborn odours.
3. Wash your hands using warm water to get rid of the smell.

Rubbing Alcohol or Hand Sanitiser

Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser containing at least 60% alcohol can effectively kill odour-causing bacteria and neutralise smells.

Instructions

1. Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol or hand sanitiser to your hands.
2. Rub your hands together, ensuring that the product covers all surfaces.
3. Allow the alcohol to air dry on your hands.

Stainless Steel

Yes, this may sound strange but stainless steel can help eliminate odour from your hands by binding with sulphur molecules responsible for the smell.

Instructions

1. Rub your hands with a stainless steel object, such as a spoon or sink faucet under running water for 30-60 seconds.
2. Alternatively, you can purchase stainless steel odour-removing bars specifically designed for this purpose.

[Disclaimer: This article contains information for informational purposes only, hence, we advise you to consult your expert if you face any health issues for necessary diagnosis and treatment.]