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Specialty Chemistry Forums => Other Sciences Question Forum => Topic started by: Katey999 on December 07, 2007, 12:25:08 AM
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Are there any chemicals out there that destroy odor molecules?
I'm trying to mask a smell by wrapping something in a piece of paper towel and soaking it with a chemical that would destroy the molecules as they permeate out.
Thanks in advanced,
Katey
Edit: Would Febreze work?
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Depends what the chemical is producing the smell. Often oxidation will get rid of chemical smells from thiols or disulfides (sulfur containing) which can be done by cleaning with a mixture of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and household hydrogen peroxide. Cleaning with vinegar (acetic acid) or just baking soda neutralizes odors as well. What is it that smells?
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Occam's razor- Things should not be multiplied beyond nessesity. I.E. just use fabreeze or baking soda.