Getting Rid of Paint Fumes

By Brent Garvey

• Paint fumes have a rather unpleasant odor and

can be strong enough to keep you out of that

beautiful, newly-painted room for a few days.

• However, many easy methods can help reduce

those fumes and get them out of the house

more quickly, allowing you to enjoy your “new”

rooms.

• Opening windows obviously helps disperse the

fumes.

• Putting a pot of water in the room can help

absorb fumes. Some suggest adding lemon to

the water to freshen the scent.

• Using other methods of odor removal, like

candles, essential oils, or charcoal, can also work

well.

Methods to reduce paint fumes

With these simple but effective

methods, you can enjoy your freshly-

painted home in no time without

worrying about those fumes.

About the AuthorBrent Garvey of Brent Garvey Painting

has been painting homes and

businesses in Santa Cruz and the

surrounding area for 22 years. For

more information about Brent Garvey

Painting, go to

www.brentgarveypainting.com.