How to Deal with Being Sprayed by a Skunk
Crying, screaming, and complaining about horrible skunk stench will not make it go away. Follow these simple steps to get rid of the odor.
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You Will Need
- A bucket
- 1 qt. 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
- 1 c. baking soda
- A wash cloth
- 1 tsp. hand soap, dish soap, or lemon juice
Steps
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Step 1
Prepare mixture
Mix the peroxide, baking soda, and soap or lemon juice in a bucket.
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Keep the soap and peroxide mixture away from your eyes and mouth.
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Step 2
Collect ingredients for mixture
Remove your clothing and get into a bathtub or shower stall.
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Step 3
Lather up
Dip the wash cloth in the soap mixture and lather your body generously.
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Skunk spray can sting your eyes; flush them with cold water to relieve discomfort.
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Step 4
Rinse
Rinse off. Repeat as needed.
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Step 5
Mix ingredients to get rid of smell from clothing
If your clothes are stinky and can withstand the bleaching aspect of peroxide, prepare a fresh batch of the same mixture and wash them in it.
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Skunks are blind for their first three weeks of life.
