Crayons are a simple drawing tool that most children are familiar with. First introduced to the market in 1903 and offered in eight colors (black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, violet, and yellow), they have been used to create works of art in homes, schools, on trips, and in restaurants around the world. All is not rosy when it comes to these colorful products, though, and you may be wondering how to get rid of crayon smell, you’ve come to the right place. While they may be bright and cheerful to look at, the aroma is not something you want assaulting your olfactory organs. (Just in case we’re mistaken in this assumption, you’ll be happy to know that crayon cologne is available online.)
A crayon smell can show up in places unrelated to where children are working on their own personal masterpieces. At times a car can smell like a five year old has gone to town in it, or your laundry can take on the waxy smell of crayons. Keep reading for solutions to help you get the smell out.
How to Get Rid of Crayon Smell from a Car
1 Ozone Generator to the Rescue
An ozone generator can be used to remove any offensive smells from a car, including a crayon smell. Some types, such as VW and Mercedes Benz, seem to have more issues with this type of door than others. These machines can be ordered online or are available from a local rent-all dealer.
Be sure to clean the interior of the car thoroughly before you run the ozone generator. Any trash or personal belongings should be removed beforehand as well. If the unit you choose does not come with a flexible duct, you will need to attach one before you run the machine. You can use a dryer duct for this purpose. Duct tape can be used to secure it in place.
Close all the doors of the car. Roll up all the windows, with the exception of one. Leave it open wide enough so that you can feed the duct tube into the car. The ozone generator unit itself should remain outside while in use. Use cardboard and tape to seal the space around it. Run the ozone generator for 30 minutes-2 hours to get the crayon smell out of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Be absolutely sure that neither you or anyone else spends time inside the car while the ozone machine is running. Failure to do this can cause serious lasting health issues and even death. Once completed, open car doors and allow 20-30 minutes for the car to air out completely.
2 Get the Oil and Filter Changed
It’s possible the crayon smell in your car is coming from the type of fuel you are using. Have your oil and filter changed to see if that improves the situation. Using a premium gas in the tank may help to improve conditions in the passenger cabin, even though it will cause a ding in your wallet.
3 Contact the Dealer for Help
If you notice a crayon smell in a new vehicle that is confined to a certain area, such as the trunk, it may be due to a particular type of solvent used during the manufacturing process. If too much was used, it can give you a momentary flashback to kindergarten (since scent is tied to memory) and not everyone wants to go there when they have long since graduated into their big boy and girl panties. The solution may be covered under a new car warranty, and it worth discussing with the dealership to find out whether this is the case.
4 Ozium Air Sanitizer Spray
Ozium is available online and retailers. It’s an aerosol deodorizer that you spray inside the car to eliminate odors of all kinds, including crayon smell. This stuff is also used in hospitals to deal with things not usually discussed in polite company so we’re confident it can deal with the crayon issue in a vehicle quite effectively. Just follow the directions on the can and make sure you are using it in a well-ventilated area for best results.
Power Out Crayon Smell from Laundry
1 Lower Your Dryer Temperature
Synthetic fabrics should not be dried on high heat. You may be tempted to crank the heat up so that you get this necessary, but boring chore out the away asap so you can move on to other things. We’ve all done it, but you are paying the price if your laundry is not coming out April Fresh. Taking the time to sort your clothes and drying anything that is not 100 percent cotton or another natural fabric on a lower setting can help to eliminate the problem.
2 Take Clothes Out of Dryer While Slightly Damp
Leaving clothes in the dryer a bit too long can also lead to the burnt crayon smell. Rather than trying to bake them in there, take them out when they are a bit damp and hang them up to dry.
Deal with Crayon Smell in Laundry after Drying
1 Baking Soda in Rinse Water
Add a half cup of baking soda to the rinse water in your washing machine. It is a natural and economical deodorizer that should get rid of crayon smell from a previous load of laundry.
2 Add Some Febreze Odor Eliminator
Febreze Odor Eliminator is formulated for use in your wash. It will eliminate smelly stuff like B.O., smoke, cooking odors, and crayon smell from your clothes.
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This one makes about as much sense as anything else, so here goes. The actress stated, “If you eat Chinese food, your farts come out like Chinese food. If you eat Mexican food, your farts come out like Mexican food. And milk, it’s like—you can smell the warmth in the fart. My wardrobe on Transformers always smells like farts, and I have no idea why.” The last part was a bit too much information, but if you have just finished eating Chinese food and you fart, you may have Chinese food on the brain, so everything is going to smell like Chinese food. At least according to Megan Fox, who we know wouldn’t steer us wrong.
The bacteria help the body to break down the food more efficiently. As they get on with this important and necessary work, the bacteria produce gas as their own waste product. When the food breaks down, it also produces its own gaseous cocktail of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane. Fart gas also includes some oxygen and nitrogen from air that we swallow, which makes sense.
If you want to avoid the problem of stinky farts, stay away from red meat, cabbage, and eggs. They tend to wind up creating a major stink-fest in your digestive system. Beans get a bad rap for creating farts, but they don’t tend to be really bad on the stink-o-meter.
The tell-tale sound that the passing of gas makes is due to vibrations of the anal opening. The amount of sound depends on a couple of factors: the tightness of the sphincter and the velocity of the escaping gas.
Studies have shown that the average person farts about 14 times per day and passes about half a liter of gas in a 24-hour period. This may sound like a lot but try counting for yourself to test out your own toots.
This is from the don’t try this at home file: If you could go into space without a protective suit (and we know that is not a good idea) and you let a really good one rip (because how often do you get to cut the cheese in space), your sphincter burst would generate enough pressure to propel you forward.
Neutradol is billed as “the World’s No.1 Deodorizer”, and it can probably take on the big stench caused by one itty bitty rotting rodent. This product comes in a gel format. All you need to do is remove the lid and let the formula go to work to neutralize the smell. Place it anywhere you are noticing a foul smell for a no full, no muss problem solver.
The problem with a dead mouse in your duct work is that the smell dissipates through your house when you turn on the heat. Placing a Bounce sheet in your hot air vent can help to give you a fresher scent until the body breaks down and there is no longer anything to stink up your place. The mouse smell will naturally go away in time. Until then, grab a box of fabric softener sheets and try to mask the stench.
You can freshen your home by filling up some cups with white vinegar and placing them in various locations. The vinegar will cover up the rotting smell, but you will need to replace it every couple of days until the stink has completely gone.
The issue with a mouse that has died under your walls or floor boards is that it isn’t often practical to rip them out to go on a search and recovery mission to find the little critter. Even if you could get into a space to try to find where the body is located, you may not be able to find Mickey or Minnie Mouse where you think he or she is. If you have a radiator in the room, try cracking open some liquid room freshener and dripping it into the holes where the pipes go into the floor. It may reach the stinky spot and solve the problem.
If you think you know where the mouse is resting but you can’t get to it, another solution is to drill a small hole in the wall approximately one foot above the floor and pour a disinfectant or an odor neutralizer into it. For best results, use a squeeze bottle that will allow you to spray the liquid in all directions in the wall cavity. Plug the hole after you are finished. Be sure to seal off any cracks in the area that are allowing the smell to escape into the room.
The name says Fridge It, but this product can be used to get the smell out of many other parts of your home. These deodorizing wafers are sold in 6, 12, and 24 packs. Simply place the wafer close to the source of the smell and it will start working right away. This is a safe and allergy-free solution to the problem of dealing with rodent carcass stank.
To get dead mouse smell out of the confined space of your car, sprinkle a few drops of wintergreen oil on a cotton ball and place it in the vehicle. This solution is very inexpensive and should keep your ride sweet smelling for several months.
Grab a bottle of Febreze and spray it liberally on the stinky spot. Make sure you open the windows and use this product in a well-ventilated area. Let it dry completely before determining whether you need to repeat the process.
To banish the stink from your hockey mitts, mix up a solution of one part bleach to three parts water and spray it inside the gloves. You don’t need to soak them with the liquid for this method to be effective. It will kill the bacteria and K.O. the fetidness right out of them. Follow up by spraying Febreze or sprinkling Febreze inside the gloves to keep them smelling sweet if you wish.
No bacteria will be able to stand up in the face of ammonia. Soak your gloves in an ammonia and water solution before washing them as usual to get rid of the ammonia smell, which will create a different set of issues for you than the standard hockey glove stank.
New gloves need to be kept dry after you wear them, so don’t throw them into your equipment bag immediately after the game. Let them air dry before filling a bottle with a solution of rubbing alcohol and water and spraying the gloves down thoroughly. The alcohol should help to keep the stank at bay.
Spray the gloves with Lysol spray and let them air dry. Keep in mind that a little of this stuff goes a long way, though. If you use too much of it, your hands will end up smelling like Lysol after your next game. Go for a short burt of the spray instead of bathing your gloves in. You can always come back and spray them again later on if you need more germ-killing action.
Pick up some medicated powder at the drug store and apply it to your hands. You’ll want to be sure to choose the type that is formulated for athlete’s foot and jock itch. It may be a bit messy but will kill the bacteria on your hands and will help to keep your gloves fresher. A couple of dashes will do the trick and you can simply shake off any excess.
Fresh material in the gloves should help to lower the stink factor. Before making a decision, consider the cost and the hassle of finding someone to perform this function as opposed to buying a new pair.
Keeping the cast dry will help to keep the stink factor down. Your doctor will no doubt give you some instructions about how to bathe or shower while the cast is in place. You may need to put a plastic bag over the cast or make a point of keeping your arm or leg outside of the tub while you are getting clean. Even with precautions, some moisture may find its way into the cast, and start to stink. One way to absorb moisture and stop this cycle is to apply baking soda to the surface of the cast. Shake off any excess and reapply as needed.
Odor-Eaters contain activated charcoal as their main ingredient, which is a well-known solution for dealing with all kinds of smell issues. This solution may seem a bit unconventional, but try taping the shoe liners to the surface of the cast. You will want to put the dark side down toward the surface of your cast. If you decide to go with this solution, you will want to choose a time when you don’t need to go out in public (unless you want to answer questions about why the liners are on the cast and not in your shoes, and that could be just a tad awkward).
CastCooler is a product that was developed to deal with stinky casts by eliminating moisture caused by perspiration. Simply moving around while wearing a cast creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which provides the potential for all kinds of funkiness in the cast material. The CastCooler can also be used to dry the cast quickly if it accidentally gets wet. This specialty product is used to keep the fiberglass cast’s lining dry and odor-free.
Unless the fabric of the quilt is especially fragile, you should be able to wash it in the machine on the gentle cycle. Use a mild detergent made for delicate fabrics to be on the safe side. Dry the quilt on low heat. This may be all you need to get rid of the offensive odor.
Add a half cup of vinegar or baking soda to your wash water to banish odors from a quilt. Use a mild detergent, and add some fabric softener if it is part of your regular wash routine. Dry the quilt using one of the methods mentioned above for best results.
This solution for dealing with a fetid quilt involves taking it to the Great Outdoors. After washing and rinsing the quilt thoroughly, place it on top of a plain white sheet on a patch of grass. Put another sheet on top of the quilt and leave them in place until the quilt is completely dry. You’ll have to find something to anchor the quilt and the sheets in place so they don’t blow away. Apparently, the chlorophyll in the grass will absorb the nasty odor.
This is another no-wash way to freshen up a quilt that is stinky. Give it a light spray with vinegar or lemon juice. (You don’t want to douse it like you’re having a fish and chip dinner, though. ) Set it outside in the sun to dry. Letting the fresh air get at it should help to lift out the stank and give the quilt a new lease on life.
These cups are constructed with tiny holes, and if they smell funky it’s possible that some vaginal fluid or mucus has become trapped in these cavities. The silicone itself shouldn’t be the culprit, and you don’t necessarily need to throw the cup away. To get rid of the smell, you will need to get a needle or a pin and excavate these holes to remove any buildup of material. Once you’ve finished, boil the cup before using it again.
A buildup of soap residue may be contributing to the funk you are noticing from the cup. Silicone is supposed to be inert, so you should be looking for something outside of the cup as the problem. Clean the cup with Dial Body Wash or Dove soap to try to get rid of this problem.
Another solution to the issue of a smell silicone menstrual cup (after trying the pin thing) is to dilute two drops of tea tree oil in two Tablespoons of water and place your cup in the liquid. Place your cup in the sun or outside for a day. This should get rid of the smell. Boil the cup at the end of the day and rinse with cold water before using it. 
This hands-on approach to getting your silicone sex toys freshened up and ready to go for the next close encounter of the best kind involves using some dishwashing soap first. You can go with an antibacterial one if you want. It won’t hurt the silicone, and you are mostly interested in finding a product with grease-cutting properties here. When you are looking for a mechanic’s hand cleaner, avoid one that has pumice; that will scratch the toy. Stick with something that is a “goop” instead. Again, think grease cutter to get rid of the stank and you should be good to go.
Baking soda is a good, clean choice for removing stinky smells from all kinds of things, and silicone is no exception. Put a half cup of soda in a gallon of water and throw the toy in. Give it a good soaking. Repeat this part of the cleaning if you don’t feel confident that the smell is coming out. The baking soda won’t damage the toy at all. Then spray the toy with Febreze. You can also tag-team the spray freshener with a toy cleaner solution if you like. 
These little red berries have a reputation as being good for treating bladder infections, and they can help to treat vagina smell, too. You have the choice of eating them in foods, drinking cranberry juice, or taking them in capsules if you wish. Either way, they attack the problem from the inside out by adjusting the pH level in your body.It’s a no fuss, no muss way to deal with the issue. 
Liquid chlorophyll acts as an internal deodorizer. Since your goal is to banish the eww factor by getting rid of the vagina smell, this is a viable option. Drink five tablespoons per day, and remember to drink a glass of water after you are finished. This product is available in health food stores, vitamin shops, or online. 
Apple cider vinegar can be used to tame a wild vagina smell. (Do not substitute white vinegar for apple cider vinegar; they are absolutely not the same thing.) The first thing you need to understand is that you can’t use the vinegar full strength. You will need to dilute the vinegar with water before using it for douching. If you decide to use it with a tampon, soak it in the cider vinegar and insert it into the vagina for 30-60 minutes and remove. 
Sometimes the vagina smell has to do with keeping things too closed up, if you know what I mean. If you are in the habit of wearing underwear to bed at night, stop doing that. Let things air out overnight and see if it helps to alleviate the issue of vagina smell. If you’re feeling especially daring, forego wearing underwear for a day or so entirely and see if it helps. 
Baby wipes are made for sensitive skin, and your lady parts are very sensitive, indeed. Grab a travel pack and carry them in your purse for times when you don’t feel very fresh. The unscented type are best for this purpose. A few quick passes can deal with any funky situation, and it’s bye-bye vagina smell!
Your pubic hair holds sweat, and sweat smells. If you have spent any time at the gym recently, you’ve probably noticed that you have felt kinda wet near your own personal Bermuda Triangle. You’re bound to get that way just going about your normal activities, and the hair is going to hold the smell right near your pink taco. If you’re serious about keeping things all spic ‘n span down there, you don’t have to go bare, but you do want to keep things neat and presentable. Regular maintenance will help keep possibility of vaginal smell down.
Don’t discount the importance of regular bathing. You may be noticing a smell because you aren’t doing a very good job of wiping after you use the washroom. Just in case you are missing something when you visit John (or Lou as he is known in England), make a point of getting into the bath or the shower for a good old scrub down often. It’s one of the best things you can do to combat the nasty possibility that you might have to deal with embarrassing vagina smell. 
Since tampons are worn internally, you don’t need to be concerned about exposure to the air creating an atmosphere that will allow period smell to fester on heavy flow days. If you are concerned about leaking that will lead to an embarrassing smell, wear a pad or a liner as a back-up, and be sure to change your protection frequently. 
Regular bathing should be part of your routine anyway, but it’s especially important during your menstrual period. While menstruating, your sweat glands can go into overdrive, which increased your general funkiness in addition to the smell of blood you will be producing. To stay fresh, hit the bath or shower every day. 
Give your crotch some much-needed breathing room during your period by wearing cotton underwear. During that time of the month, avoid wearing clothing that won’t breathe like pantyhose or tights, if possible. Layers of clothing can trap bacteria and the resulting smells in. 
This is more of a preventive measure, but it is worth mentioning. Including yogurt that contains lactobacilli in your diet on a daily basis will help to keep the natural bacteria in your body in balance and will help to keep menstrual smell to a minimum. If you suddenly notice that your flow has a particularly pungent odor that is new to you, it’s a good idea to get checked out by a physician.
Some women like the convenience of only dealing with having a period a few times per year. They pay a price for not dealing with menstruating each month though, in that the flow they get can have a stronger odor than one that is shed more regularly. Switching to a different type of birth control can be a solution to this period smell issue. Discuss the situation with your doctor to see if it will work for you. 
A specialty job like getting rid of a dead body smell is not something you should be trusting to an everyday cleaner. Sani 512 Sanitizer is available online and is used in poultry plants, dairies, and meat rooms, so you can be confident that it can handle this type of special assignment. 
You may be able to get the dead body smell out by steam cleaning the carpets and furniture. If you decide to go this route, make sure you invest in a good quality shampoo and a deodorizer. Shampoo the affected areas, rinse thoroughly and allow them to dry before you decide whether your efforts were successful. 
Coffee may not be quite strong enough to raise the dead but the grounds certainly have the power to drive away the smell of a dead body. Place your hands in the grounds and leave them in place for a time before washing them off. The coffee grounds should absorb the odor.