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Title: Destroy odor molecules
Post by: Katey999 on December 07, 2007, 12:25:08 AM

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?

Title: Re: Destroy odor molecules
Post by: agrobert on December 07, 2007, 02:01:19 AM

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?

Title: Re: Destroy odor molecules
Post by: camp on February 12, 2008, 12:39:32 AM

Occam's razor- Things should not be multiplied beyond nessesity.  I.E.  just use fabreeze or baking soda.