Does dog taste like dogs smell? [more inside]
posted by stargell on Nov 6, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there an effective aluminum-free deodorant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2009 - 35 answers

Is it possible to get cologne smell out of clothing? I kind of "inherited" a half-dozen nice sweaters that reek of perfume, and I'm allergic as well. I've tried mucho baking soda and soaking in the wash machine; haven't tried vinegar yet; past (somewhat related) threads suggest Ozium and Synthrapol, but they're really not for this purpose.
posted by Shane on Oct 5, 2009 - 11 answers

My body has become immune to every deodorant I've tried. I need advice regarding a heavy duty deodorant which won't stain the armpits of my shirts. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2009 - 32 answers

How to mask smelly farts? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2009 - 27 answers

Getting over a lousy cold/flu, can breathe again but can't smell anything. Is this permanent? [more inside]
posted by terrierhead on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

How to deodorize a leather couch? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon on Aug 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Seeking recommendations for pet proof rugs (not wall-to-wall carpets) that feel and look great and really work [more inside]
posted by mandapanda on Jul 25, 2009 - 6 answers

I want to have 2 bedroom hardwood floors refinished. My wife is about 14 weeks pregnant. Is it safe for her to be in the house with the polyurethane fumes from the floor finish? [more inside]
posted by bingwah on Jul 14, 2009 - 20 answers

Why do I have body odor when I wear sleeveless things, and how can I prevent this? [more inside]
posted by birdlady on Jun 29, 2009 - 20 answers

My basement smells like rotting fruit. What is causing it and, since I'm thinking it needs dehumidifying, any dehumidifier tips or recommendations? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on May 7, 2009 - 9 answers

Now that the swine flu has become an issue, is there a way to see if the "pig odor" part of the stimulus bill and such a joke on the media for a few days might have contained money to study things like containing swine flu outbreaks? [more inside]
posted by katyjack on May 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Has drinking coffee changed the way I smell? [more inside]
posted by mai on Apr 23, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I cover up cigar smoke in my clothing? Legal age, but would rather not explain to the parents. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2009 - 27 answers

A terrible, B.O.-like smell emanates from a room in our house at odd intervals. I have a half-baked theory, which we seem to have confirmed tonight. Is it at all plausible? If yes, what can we do about it? If not, what else could it be? [more inside]
posted by DavidNYC on Apr 13, 2009 - 21 answers

Tell me about deodorant. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 - 42 answers

My wife and I have built a cat condo, and we'd like to wrap part of it in sisal rope to serve as a scratching post. All sisal rope found in stores (near as I can tell) has been treated with something that gives it a reek similar to vaseline, probably to keep it supple. We have found a couple of online sources of untreated sisal, but they are A) about 10x the price, and B) out of sisal right now anyhow. We are wondering if the regular stinky store-bought stuff would pose a health hazard to our cats. The cat condo stays on our screened-in porch, so the odor isn't a great concern. I haven't found any MSDSs for sisal rope so far.
posted by adamrice on Feb 13, 2009 - 9 answers

My car vents stink. How can I get rid of the smell? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Dec 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me wash off that special smell that comes from going down on a girl.... [more inside]
posted by monkey85 on Nov 20, 2008 - 33 answers

My feet stink, all of a sudden, and I can't figure out why! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Last Wednesday I was assaulted by a foul smell in my front (guest) bathroom. I have been trying to pinpoint the cause for several days. I'm about to go out of town and need advice on what to do, especially since I'm extremely broke and have tried all the usual methods of attack. Details inside... [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Oct 27, 2008 - 13 answers

Can I seal the inside surface of an exterior brick wall in my house without trapping moisture in the brick or in the insulation? [more inside]
posted by malp on Oct 20, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I keep cats from crapping in our front yard? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram on Sep 24, 2008 - 14 answers

Help for a chronically musty room? Though I keep my bedroom clean, organized and vacuumed it's always got an "old closet" smell. It's not terrible, but it's definitely noticeable upon entering. Any tricks for getting rid of it? The catch: I don't want to cover things up with another scent - I just don't want it to smell at all. [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Sep 15, 2008 - 28 answers

How long does it take a couch to stop offgassing? I assembled a new Ikea Karlstad sofa five days ago, and while the odor has decreased a bit, it still smells. Worse, there's some VOC that irritates my nose and throat after I sit on it for half an hour or so, which is rather worrying. (My wife gets the same 'acrid feeling' too.) [more inside]
posted by sebastienbailard on Aug 22, 2008 - 9 answers

I just discovered an absent-minded guest left a damp towel on top of my futon, which of course got the futon damp. It was there about a day before I discovered it, and now both the towel and the futon have a very slight musty smell. I figure I can run the towel and the futon cover through the wash with some baking soda or something to get rid of the smell there, but I'm concerned about the futon (which is cotton with a foam core). Should I just let it finish drying out and hope for the best, or is there something I can do now to prevent a lingering odor and/or futon ickyness?
posted by I Said, I've Got A Big Stick on Aug 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Just started heating a newish stainless steel Alclad pan and noticed a weird smell as I was throwing onions into them (I've used it a few times before, and have never noted any strange odor). The best description I can think of for the smell is a charcoal grill, or lighter fluid. There was a whitish residue on the pan before I started cooking, which I thought was just hard water markings, but it could have been dish soap, too. Can soap smell like this when heated in a dry pan? [more inside]
posted by stance on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Coffee beans as an air freshener? [more inside]
posted by cazoo on Jun 27, 2008 - 12 answers

My living room smells like a restaurant. It does not smell like food, but like the old, greasy, disgusting smell left on your clothes when you leave the restaurant if you work there. This is making my living room unbearable. What is this smell? [more inside]
posted by winna on Apr 16, 2008 - 12 answers

My roommate smells, and it's not just typical BO. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2008 - 27 answers

Should I worry about weird-smelling menstrual blood? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2008 - 3 answers

What's the most economical way to make your house/apartment smell good? [more inside]
posted by tanminivan on Mar 26, 2008 - 42 answers

How can I get rid of my dishwasher's funk? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Mar 20, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I kill a mildew smell -behind- a sink? [more inside]
posted by The Giant Squid on Jan 20, 2008 - 8 answers

I smell feet. [more inside]
posted by peep on Dec 20, 2007 - 12 answers

I have a coworker with intermittent odor issues (cigarette smoke and stinky food) and am hoping for some new suggestions in dealing with them. Non-confrontational, passive methods preferred. [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Dec 11, 2007 - 36 answers

Suggestions for getting rid of the smell of wood stain/varnish? [more inside]
posted by Zinger on Dec 5, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I get fried chicken smell out of fabrics? I would just wash them, but two of them (a jacket and a shawl) aren't very washable. [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Nov 16, 2007 - 15 answers

We're expecting our second child in the next couple of weeks, and I (foolishly) stored the co-sleeper/bassinet that we used with our first in the basement for the last two years. Now it smells musty. I need as benign a solution to the odor as possible. I don't want to put a newborn in a musty bassinet to sleep, but I also don't want to use harsh chemicals on something where she'll spend several hours a night (fingers crossed). What will work best? Will one of those passive odor absorbers like an air sponge, or that German metal thingie be sufficient, or do I need to use something that I actually apply to the surface fabric?
posted by SobaFett on Oct 31, 2007 - 16 answers

So I got this beautiful antique chest of drawers which is perfect except that it stinks, really badly...please help. [more inside]
posted by beckish on Oct 18, 2007 - 7 answers

Barring nose plugs and closing windows, is there a way to eliminate the ambient skunk stench that's wafting into the house? [more inside]
posted by CKmtl on Sep 16, 2007 - 9 answers

What might be the cause of my cat's new odor? [more inside]
posted by iguanapolitico on Aug 19, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I get rid of "old-lady smell"? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Aug 10, 2007 - 17 answers

My man crevices smell of yeast but it's not acting like a topical yeast infection. It won't go away and the dermatologist was useless. Helllp! [more inside]
posted by Bravely Anonymous on Jul 30, 2007 - 27 answers

We've just moved into a new house and we've noticed a strange odor both inside and outside most nights since we've been here. It's our first house ever and we're at a loss with regards what to do... [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Jun 24, 2007 - 30 answers

We just moved in to a new apartment with a gas stove/range. When we run the oven, even though the pilot light is lit and it heats up, there is a strong gas smell. We freaked out and turned it off but is this dangerous? Is it possible that it just smells of gas right away but it would dissipate in a few minutes? I would call the landlord right away but we already called with a laundry list of problems today so I'd like to avoid a follow up if at all possible.
posted by jules1651 on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

We just bought a house with a separate, finished apartment. The apartment turns out to have a smell, and we can't figure out where it's coming from. The smell is bad: part must, part mildew, and part warmed catfood. So my questions are: 1. Does this smell sound familiar to anyone? (As in, "Oho, that's plainly mildew he's talking about; he should check the blah blah!") 2. Ways to pinpoint an ambient smell? I am going under the apartment this afternoon :( but if I i don't find any carcasses under there, I am out of moves.
posted by everichon on Jun 11, 2007 - 13 answers

My kitchen sink drain stinks! I've tried a couple of different things to fix it, and done some Googling, but the stench remains. Help! [more inside]
posted by autojack on May 13, 2007 - 22 answers

FeetFilter - Looking a great shoe insert I can put in my gym sneakers that provide anti-odor, are moisture absorbent, and provide support and cushioning. I don't want to get a cheap pair and would rather spend the money on something thats reliable and durable. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by deeman on Apr 16, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I get the smell out of the plastic cases i just bought? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Apr 16, 2007 - 5 answers