How to Get Rid of Weed Smell Quickly and Effectively

When it’s time to settle in to pack and smoke a bowl, you probably don’t want to be anxious or worried about its smell traveling. Nothing kills the vibe quite like feeling on edge or desperately struggling to silence that loud flower you’ve been carrying around. 

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When you need to get rid of weed smells quickly and successfully, there are a few methods you can turn to. Below, we’ll explore how to get the weed smell out of common smoking spaces so you can enjoy your favorite products without fear.

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How to Get Rid of Weed Smell in the Air

If the air in your room or home smells heavily of your favorite bud, don’t fear. It’s pretty simple to get the scent out of the air and replace it with something more subtle and pleasant. 

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If you don’t have much time to get rid of weed smells, follow these simple steps for an almost instant change in your air quality.

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• Get the Air Moving. Still air is stinky air if you’ve smoked anytime recently. You can filter out some of the particles in the air by ventilating it and mixing in fresh, clean air. Open a window, turn on a fan, or do both to get things moving. If you have an air purifier, crank it up. 
• Use Odor Eliminators. You can use something like Febreze or a special cannabis spray to bind with lingering smoke particles and remove them from the air. Spraying your odor remover into a rotating fan can help distribute it around the room. Try not to go overboard, though, as too much artificial scent can sometimes highlight bad smells (as many of us have learned through trying to mask bathroom odors!) 
• Replace the Smell. With some of the physical remnants of smoke filtered out of your air, replace the dank scent with something equally powerful. Incense works great for this, as do candles with strong, spicy scents.
• Put Away All Cannabis and Tools. Make sure you don’t undo all your hard work by leaving smell-producing flower or smoking accessories out. Put them away somewhere airtight and away from the area in question.

Deep & Thorough

If you can commit to more thoroughly deodorizing your space, try neutralizing weed odors with bowls of diluted vinegar. You can use equal parts water and vinegar to create a simple smell-killing solution that kicks strong odors to the curb. Place a few bowls around the room to cover all your bases.

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As the bowls sit, you can open up some windows to let in fresh air. Odor-removing sprays, candles, and incense can also be helpful as you replace the vinegary smell in the air with something nicer. 

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How to Get Rid of Weed Smell on Furniture

Smoke particles and remnants of combustion can linger on furniture and soft surfaces for a long time. Dust-like particles settle onto walls, floors, etc. and can remain for months, as evidenced by what we know about thirdhand tobacco smoke. So, if you need to remove the weed smell from soft surfaces like furniture, your goal should be to physically remove the stinky particles.

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For quick results, spray down your furniture with a fabric-safe odor eliminator or fabric refresher. If you have time to vacuum, do that, too. You can light some candles nearby or throw a clean blanket over your furniture to mask the scent even more.

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If your goal is to eradicate weed smells before they overwhelm your home, you can proactively keep them at bay by following these steps. 

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1. Wash Away. Throw all soft surfaces, like clothes, blankets, cushions, etc., in the wash for a thorough clean. 
2. Eliminate Odors. Spray clothing, rugs, upholstery, and anything else exposed to smoke with an odor eliminator of your choice. Many products are marketed specifically for this purpose, but you can also use something like vinegar or baking soda to kill smells and suck them up.
3. Vacuum Smells Away. Use your vacuum hose or a handheld vacuum to clean furniture and other soft items. This works especially well after you’ve sprayed affected items down, as the vacuum can spread the smell through the air as it removes the funk. 
4. Make it Smell Nice. Spritz furniture with a pleasant fabric refresher, essential oils mixed into water, or whatever else makes the space smell nice. At this point, any smell that lingers is likely in the air rather than on your furniture (unless you smoke like a chimney pipe, that is).

How to Get Rid of Weed Smell in the Car

Getting the smell of weed out of a car can be tricky, mainly because your opportunities to filter clean air can be limited. A car's small, confined space can also hide smoke particles in all its nooks and crannies. Luckily, there are still some things you can do to help.

Quick & Easy

First and foremost, open up your car’s windows to air out the smell. Spray an air freshener if you have one, or use a special car air freshener to continuously cover odors. Remove any cannabis or smoking accessories (or at least tuck them away somewhere safe) to avoid re-introducing the smell to your clean car. Likewise, take out any smelly items like blankets or sweatshirts.

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For a deeper clean, consider shampooing or vacuuming your seats and floors to remove any crumbs or lingering odors. You can also use sticky puddy to pick up crumbles from cup holders, your dashboard, etc.

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Why Does Weed Smell So Dank, Anyway?

You can blame terpenes for the skunky, woodsy, spicy smell of cannabis. Terpenes exist in plants of all kinds, giving them their smell and color. As a result, different terpenes can lead to different fragrances, including cannabis’ tell-tale dank scent. Accessories like rolling papers add to the unique aroma of cannabis.

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Some terpenes that are commonly found in cannabis that contribute to its scent include:

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• Myrcene
• Pinene
• Limonene
• Caryophyllene
• Humulene
• Linalool

How far does the smell of weed travel?

There really is no exact science to this question; things like wind, humidity, and the type of cannabis can all come into play and affect its answer. In general, though, weed smells can spread up to 20-40 feet and even higher in still, clear air. 

How do you smoke inside without it smelling?

The truth is that it’s not very easy to smoke without anyone smelling it. There are some steps you can take to help, but they may not always be enough to keep you entirely in the clear.

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You can use a sploof (a device that catches and filters smoke particles out as you exhale) or make one by stuffing a few dryer sheets into and around the openings of a toilet paper roll. It also helps to cover door gaps and air vents or blow smoke directly out an open window. 

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When in doubt, have smell-eliminating tools on standby, and smoke cautiously. Vaping may be a better option for consuming cannabis indoors without ruffling any feathers.

How long does weed smell linger?

Weed smells can stick along for a few minutes, hours, or days. How long smells linger depends on how smelly they were in the first place. 

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It’s also important to consider whether smell producers are still in the room. The more you smoke, the more tangible remnants that stick to furniture, walls, curtains, etc., you leave behind.

Ways to Prevent and Limit Weed Smell

Below are some simple and practical tips that can help prevent weed smells from growing and taking over your favorite smoking space.

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• Make it Quick: The longer you smoke indoors and the more particles you expose your space to, the more it will hang in the air. Keep your flower from burning for a long time by opting for bowls rather than something like joints, and don’t beat around the bush while you get the job done. 
• Store Properly: Ensure you properly store cannabis products to limit how much their smell travels. Sometimes the main culprit behind a strong bud smell is the bud itself.
• Get Steamy: If you’re really in a pinch, smoking in a room with steam can help keep smells to a minimum. As steam from hot water mixes with smoke, it can help mask its odor and allow it to dissipate. A bathroom fan will quickly suck up your steam/smoke mix and whisk it away. A damp towel laid at the crack underneath the door can further block where smoke can go.
• Choose Less Stinky Products: This may seem to go without saying, but it helps to pay attention to which terpenes and products carry the heaviest scent so you can avoid them in the future.

Wrapping Up

Overall, the best way to get rid of weed smells is to remove their source, add clean air to the mix, and do your best to eliminate lingering smoke particles. You may not be able to put a damper on your bud itself, but storing it in a secure, airtight container can go a long way.

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To learn more about how to use cannabis products safely, you can contact us here at The Green Dragon CBD to ask questions, get recommendations, or schedule a free consultation. Our job is to help you make cannabis work for your lifestyle, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

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