When you get down to it, marijuana has different types of smells, including some well-loved odors like citrus, pine, and lemon. The difference has to do with the many marijuana strains.
However, these pleasant odors aren’t what most people are talking about when looking for ways to get rid of the cannabis smell.
Studies have discovered two factors that affect cannabis smell. Before we jump into how to eliminate weed smell in your bathroom, let’s take a look at what makes weed smell as it does:
Terpenoids
These compounds are similar to cannabinoids and are found in plenty in the cannabis plant. They are responsible for producing a wide range of odors.
Depending on the variety of cannabis, different mixtures of these compounds can enhance a particular odor that may mimic familiar smells such as grape, certain flowers, gasoline, etc.
VSCs
Recent studies found certain particles known as Prenylated Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs). These substances produce the more dominant skunky smell associated with marijuana.
Now, besides the dozens of pleasant aromas associated with various strains, the underlying weed smell is dictated by the VSCs, which most people don’t think is pleasant. The smell is usually pretty strong.
That said, if you’re not sure what to do to remove the weed smell in your bathroom, here are a few tips:
1. Take a Long Shower
The last thing you’re probably thinking of is standing in the shower when the whole bathroom reeks of weed. But here is the thing, taking a shower can help get rid of that smell much faster.
Water is a universal solvent, which means it can absorb the odor and wash it down the drain. Maybe not all of it but some of it.
The combination of a shower and fragrant soaps will do a lot in fighting the smell of weed.
2. Air Out the Bathroom
One of the many ways of eliminating the cannabis smell from a room is by allowing fresh air in.
Crack open the bathroom window if it opens out to the outside and leave it open for a few hours. It’s a slow process but one that works. The pungent odor will escape as fresh air flows in.
Airing out the space works best with other methods. You could use scents, sprays, or a fan afterward.
3. Use Air Freshener
You’ve likely heard different opinions regarding air fresheners. Some say these products simply mask the smell as deodorants do; others swear by them.
But, if you want to remove strong odors, it comes down to the type of air freshener and what it was made for.
You need a product that also functions as an odor neutralizer. This means that it has acidic components and can bind with odor molecules to diffuse the unpleasant odor.
When it comes to weed smell specifically, some of the most effective odor-neutralizing agents are Ozium, Febreze, and Bright Air.
4. Replace the Fabrics
The fabrics in your bathroom have an amazing capacity to absorb the smell. It may not seem like it, but a huge part of the lingering smell may be stuck in the fabrics. In this case, airing out, spraying, or burning candles may not work until you get rid of the secondary source of the smell.
You want to replace or wash the curtains, towels, mats, washcloths, etc. If you can bring in fragrant fabrics to replace the smelly ones, even better.
One thing, though, once you remove the fabrics, make sure you do something else to get rid of the remaining weed smell before bringing in fresh fabrics.
5. Steam the Bathroom
Hot water molecules can bind to smoke molecules diffusing the smell. You don’t have to shower this time, especially since you want the water to be really hot.
Just leave the shower running and close the bathroom door and any other space where air might escape. It’ll allow the steam to build up nicely.
Come back after about 45 minutes and let the steam out through the window or ventilation.
Conclusion
The tips in this post can help you get rid of weed smell. It won’t be easy, and you may need to mix things up — use several tricks at the same time. Ultimately, if you want to keep your bathroom free of weed smell, don’t allow any in the first place.
