How to Get Rid of Garlic Smell?

by Peter Johnson
(Oceania)

Hello everybody,
I like garlic very much. People are different I know but I just can not understand whoever says it is not tasty. In addition as you mention here it has beneficial effects on health. It helps to fight flu and has proven favorable effect in the fight against bad cholesterol and high blood pressure.

It has always been part of my daily menu. However I face very big problems in terms of the subsequent smell. For instance when I am at work the garlic smell is embarrassing for most of my colleagues. When I am home my wife not always tolerates eating garlic and onion.

Thus I would like to ask if anybody is aware of an effective way to get rid of the garlic smell fast after eating it?

Thank you

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How to Get Rid of Garlic Smell?

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Nov 13, 2009
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deodorize garlic smell
by: Pavel

Hi Peter,
You are right, garlic is just great but the smell is not always pleasant for everybody. Thus addressing this issue turns out to be crucial.

Raw garlic has a strong pungent smell that softens considerably when cooking. Thus many people prefer to cook it. However cooked garlic looses its natural taste and I think cooking is not an option for you and me.

Raw parsley is famous of neutralizing garlic smell. Just chew some blades of raw parsley before going back to work.

Another option is to brush your teeth. This unfortunately involves bringing some toothpaste and your tooth brush always with you. In addition brushing your teeth is not always effective and you have to combine it with at least chewing gum.

As a last resort you may consume garlic only in the evenings.

If you have touched garlic you may have issue with the smell of your hands. This is much easily solved by rubbing your hands with salt or washing them with soap. Washing your hands with lemon juice may also help.

Regards