You can use any type of liquid soap, including dish soap, laundry detergent, hand and body soap, or shampoo. For the salt, you can use table, Himalayan, sea, kosher, coarse, or any other type of salt. As an alternative to the exfoliating salt, you can also use toothpaste, coffee grounds, or baking soda[1] X Research source
For the most effective cleaning, use a nail brush to scrub the soap and salt into your skin and under your nails. [2] X Research source
Stainless steel may have the power to neutralize the sulfur molecules on your hands that cause the onion smell, so rubbing your hands with stainless steel might remove leftover odors. [3] X Research source You can also buy an odor-eliminating stainless steel “soap” bar that’s specifically designed for washing hands and removing onion, garlic, and fish smells. These are available online and at home and bath stores. In a pinch, you can simply rub your hands against a stainless steel basin.
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Wash the dish with hot, soapy water Rinse the dish with water Wipe the dish with a cloth that’s damp with vinegar or lemon juice, or sprinkle in some baking soda Leave the dish in the sun to air dry
Combine equal parts vinegar and water in a saucepan and simmer it over medium heat for at least an hour. Alternatively, you can also fill a bowl with plain vinegar and leave it near the stove overnight. Fill a small saucepan with water and add lemon, orange, and other citrus peels. Bring the water to a boil and simmer it for at least an hour. Pour ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda into a spray bottle and fill the bottle the rest of the way with water. Shake well and spray liberally around the house, and especially in the kitchen.
You can also use this method to remove cooking smells from furniture, drapes, and other fabrics.
Mix ⅛ cup (29 ml) of shampoo with a teaspoon (5 g) of baking soda and a tablespoon (5 ml) of lemon juice. Wash your hair with the mixture, lathering thoroughly and rubbing the mixture into your scalp as well. Rinse your hair with clean water.
Be very careful when using a knife, especially if your hands are damp.
You can use the same trick to prevent garlic and fish smells on your hands.
