Oh No...We've Been Skunked!
04-08-2012, 09:03 AM
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Peckish-that works great-
my dog had never seen a skunk(she is from Australia)and the first thing she saw when we moved into our home was a cute black and white "kitty". She wanted to play-the baking soda and dish soap worked great.
my dog had never seen a skunk(she is from Australia)and the first thing she saw when we moved into our home was a cute black and white "kitty". She wanted to play-the baking soda and dish soap worked great.
04-08-2012, 04:23 PM
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I have a friend who's house was skunked and they had to move out for awhile and the insurance company came in and had to do alot of cleaning and alot removing of carpet and things all their clothes had to be washed and everything. The insurance co. was none to eager to cooperate but did. I can't imagine. Good luck I have had some luck using 1cup peroxide,1 tsp. baking soda, 1 drop dish soap
04-09-2012, 09:24 AM
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I was really surprised that we were able to get rid of the smell so soon. Due to the doors and windows being open, I've developed the sniffels, but I'll take that over the skunk scent.
Until next time...
Until next time...
04-09-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
A friend sent me this and I saved it, in case I ever needed it. It's for a dog, but I'm thinking maybe you can spray it over your plants and house.
"Tomato juice isn't nearly as effective as this recipe, and it's easy to follow.
In a pail mix:
Wear dishwashing or other household gloves if you like during the whole de-skunking process.
Don't wet down your pet. Apply the mixture to your pet's dry coat from the collar back toward the tail. Don't pour it near the eyes because the hydrogen peroxide solution can burn them.
Lather the mixture into your pet's coat and skin. Rub the solution around for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate.
If the front of your pet is as stinky as the back, use a sponge to apply the solution to your pet's chin, cheeks, forehead and ears, being very careful not to go near the eyes. When you rinse the head area, tilt your pet's chin upward so the solution does not run down into the eyes, instead allow the water to run back off his neck.
Do a complete rinse once the smell starts to decrease, then repeat the entire process again.
You may need to repeat the lather and rinse process up to three times, but it's a very effective method for removing the skunk smell from your pet."
"Tomato juice isn't nearly as effective as this recipe, and it's easy to follow.
In a pail mix:
- 1 quart hydrogen peroxide (the 3 percent hydrogen peroxide variety)
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Dawn dishwashing liquid
Wear dishwashing or other household gloves if you like during the whole de-skunking process.
Don't wet down your pet. Apply the mixture to your pet's dry coat from the collar back toward the tail. Don't pour it near the eyes because the hydrogen peroxide solution can burn them.
Lather the mixture into your pet's coat and skin. Rub the solution around for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate.
If the front of your pet is as stinky as the back, use a sponge to apply the solution to your pet's chin, cheeks, forehead and ears, being very careful not to go near the eyes. When you rinse the head area, tilt your pet's chin upward so the solution does not run down into the eyes, instead allow the water to run back off his neck.
Do a complete rinse once the smell starts to decrease, then repeat the entire process again.
You may need to repeat the lather and rinse process up to three times, but it's a very effective method for removing the skunk smell from your pet."
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