An overpowering perfume can leave a lingering stench on your skin or clothes. If the strong perfume smell does not evaporate on its own, more drastic measures may be necessary. Here are several effective methods to attenuate the strong unwanted smell of perfume:

skin

An overdose of perfume on the wrist or similar area of ​​the body is easily removed. Soak a cotton ball in a light alcohol mixture and apply it to the area of ​​skin where the perfume is causing problems. Alternatively, it is also possible to use white vinegar or witch hazel pads. A cleaning solution like vinegar is quite fragrant on its own, but it will soon fade over time. Once dry, the skin should be free of the previous dominant odour.

Clothing

If a strong perfume smell remains on your clothes after a night out, it can be easily cleaned with a cycle in the washing machine. A very persistent or persistent odor is more efficiently removed by including ½ cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle. You may also benefit from using a second dryer sheet. Vinegar odor is not likely to remain on clothing after wash cycles are complete.

For clothes that are not suitable for going through the washing machine, they may need to be cleaned by specialized dry cleaners. An alternative option includes hanging the garment to see if the odor slowly dissipates on its own. Also, try using a spray bottle with a white vinegar solution to help remove the perfume smell. When the white vinegar mist begins to dry, it will take most of the strong fragrant smell with it.

Carpet

A rug can soak up spilled perfume like a sponge. But with the right household products it is possible to clean your carpet to a high standard. First try to absorb as much of the perfume with a thick kitchen or paper towel. Try to avoid rubbing the perfume, as this will only spread it over a larger area. Carpet is best cleaned with a natural deodorizer like white vinegar. Fill a spray bottle with a 50-50 solution of vinegar and water and apply to affected carpet area. If this doesn’t provide the desired results, another option is to sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Leave this in place for at least 24 hours.