 "Paul
Krebaum, a chemist for the Molex Corporation in Lisle, Illinois, has
developed a foolproof odor remover.
This odor remover works on anything including decomposing organic
matter, fecal matter, urine and skunk spray. This odor remover is made
from simple household ingredients:
- 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide (from drug store)
- 1/4 cup of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap
Mix the three ingredients together and use immediately. The chemical
reaction produced from these ingredients lasts only a limited time. If
you use this formula to remove skunk odor from your pet, be sure to
rinse off him or her with water. Do not let the solution soak for more
than five minutes. Repeat if necessary.
WARNING: This mixture may bleach the pet's fur. It has
been rumored that a black Labrador retriever became chocolate colored
after this treatment. If used on other things, be sure to spot test
first since it may discolor fabrics as well.
More explanation:
The soap breaks down the oils that bind the active ingredients in the
skunk's scent to object sprayed. The hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
mixture oxidizes (breaks down) the active ingredients into ones that do
not smell. If you were to attempt to store this mixture in a bottle, the
rapid generation of oxygen gas could cause the bottle to explode so DO
NOT STORE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER!
If this information has been helpful to you,
please
consider saying 'thank you' by donating to our non-profit
organization. Our animals will benefit from your generosity!
(Paul
Krebaum's Recipe from Chemical & Engineering News , October 18, 1993, p.
90). |
