The distinctive smell of weed is part of its charm. But we can also agree not everyone is onboard with its distinctive aroma. So, imagine you have roommates or family who don’t feel the same way about your herbal passions, how do you hide the smell of weed or get rid of the weed smell?
How to hide the smell of weed before your session
Good weed smells even before it is lit, which is why we often look out for that fresh smell when we restock. However, the fact weed smells even before it is lit is also why you need the following ways to hide the smell of weed before you light up:
1. Do not leave your weed lying around
Storing your weed in a cool, dark, dry spot, like a cupboard or high shelf, is just as important when you want to hide the smell of weed. If you constantly expose your stash to light, oxygen, or moisture, the aroma will intensify and the weed goes stale more quickly. This makes it increasingly challenging to conceal the smell and maintain the quality of your stash.
2. Use the right storage containers
The right spot helps to hide the smell of weed, but proper storage containers are really what do the trick when you need to keep the smell of your stash under wraps. So, skip those plastic bags and paper bags and store your weed stash in the following to hide its smell:
- Smell-proof bags: These bags have linings made with odour-control materials, like activated carbon, that enable them hide the smell of weed for several months (up to 3 months).
Smell-proof bags come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, and some are so discreet you’d think they were regular bags until you open their content. This feature makes them perfect weed storage containers for road trips and home storage.
- Airtight containers: Mason jars and similar airtight jars are perfect for hiding the smell of weed because of their airtight seals. These seals keep the smell locked in. Some mason jars come with unique features like tinted glasses and odour control inserts, so you can get those as well, if you don’t mind spending a little extra.
However, make sure to get a perfectly-sized mason jar for the amount of weed you have. An overly large mason jar will cause your weed to dry out, and a size-too-small mason jar might cause your weed to become damp and grow mould.
- Double-layer storage: Arguably one of the oldest methods of storing weed to hide its smell, double-layer storage involves storing your weed in layers of materials to hide the smell. The idea behind this method is to ensure whatever smell escapes the first layer doesn’t seep past the others.
An effective way to store weed to hide its smell using double-layer storage is keeping your weed in a smell-proof bag and then an airtight container. These two work pretty well on their own; imagine how much better they’d work together.
If you’re worried your weed will dry out in all the layers, place an insulated ice pack near the container and some silica gels to control condensed moisture. Do not place your weed stash in a fridge or freezer. The fluctuating humidity in these environments can cause your weed to dry out or grow mould.
3. Pair storage with odour-absorbing items
Odour-absorbing products, like baking soda, activated carbon, and odour-absorbing gels, are another long-used and popular way to hide the smell of weed in your car, apartment, or house.
Most cannabis growers use odour-absorbing gels to get rid of the weed smell in their grow rooms. But, if you only need to hide the smell of about an eighth or less of weed, sprinkling baking soda or some activated carbon around your car or apartment can also help get rid of the weed smell effectively.
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How to hide the smell of weed during use
You really do not have to worry about hiding the smell of weed during use if you are going with edibles, like lozenges, cannabis drinks, or gummies. These products mask the smell of weed with their flavours.
But, if you prefer methods that emit smoke or vapour, like smoking, vaping, or using a bong, you definitely have to worry about the weed smell trailing in the smoke or vapour. So, below are ways to hide the smell of weed during use when smoking or vaping:
1. Carbon filters (air purifiers)
Carbon filters and air purifiers are a quick way to hide the smell of weed which is why even cannabis growers use them in grow rooms. These tools are available in various sizes; from small handheld ones you can use for personal use to relatively-sized ones for your apartments. Just make sure to get a carbon filter with a smoke CADR suitable for your room or car, or you’d struggle with the weed smell for days still.
2. DIY sploofs
Sploofs (also called “spoofs” or “doob tubes” are a more personal way to hide the smell of weed in any place.
Although they do not get rid of the weed smell like carbon filters do, they hide the smell of weed by filtering the smoke you exhale into their tube, causing the weed to smell less dank and fade faster. Sploofs are a lot easier to get hold off; they are available at stores and easy to DIY.
How to make a sploof
Materials:
- Empty toilet paper roll or a small plastic bottle
- 6 to 7 dryer sheets
- Rubber bands
- (Optional) Activated carbon
Instructions:
- For a toilet roll, cover one end with two dryer sheets and secure them tightly with a rubber band. If using a plastic bottle, poke a few small holes in the bottom, then cut off the top in a neat circle.
- Stuff 5 to 7 dryer sheets into the tube, and add some activated carbon for extra filtering.
If using a bottle, replace the cut end to create a smaller exhaling hole.
- Test the sploof by exhaling smoke slowly through the open end and see how well it filters the smell. If need be, you can adjust the number of dryer sheets (or add more activated carbon) to improve its filtering quality.
3. Smoke in the bathroom/shower
Smoking in the bathroom or shower is an OG-way to hide the smell of weed. While this method is most popular for when you need extra privacy for your session, the ventilation fan and other materials in your bathroom/shower can also help you hide and even get rid of weed smell faster.
Below is how to hide the smell of weed by smoking in the bathroom/shower:
- Spray a small amount of fragrant body wash on the shower floor
- Line the bottom of the bathroom door with a damp towel to block any gaps
- Turn the water to its hottest setting and let it hit the body wash to produce steam
- Use a sploof to tone down the smoke and let the steam handle any remaining smell
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How to hide the smell of weed quickly after your session
The smell of weed fades faster than many other odors, especially when you use the pre- and during-measures to hide the smell of weed. But sometimes, we might need to go the extra mile with methods to hide the smell of weed after our session to ensure the smell is all gone.
Or, maybe you only found out there are ways to control the smell of weed before and during your session and now you have guests coming over and your apartment smells like a smoke lounge. What do you do? How do you get rid of the smell of weed quickly after your session?
How to get rid of weed smell in room, house, car, or apartment
1. Strong-smelling foods
Boiling or microwaving foods with powerful aromas, like popcorn, bacon, or even coffee, can help you hide the smell of weed in your apartment quickly. Their equally potent flavours are effective enough to take attention off the dank weed smell—but only for a while. You’d need more effective odour-control methods to get rid of the weed smell more permanently.
2. Odour-neutralising sprays and air fresheners
Odour-neutralizing sprays and air fresheners are also commonplace solutions for controlling the smell of weed in your apartment, house, or car. While these two work a bit differently from each other, you can combine them for even more effective results, if you like. But before using any, consider the following:
- Sprays with zero to low levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are better for use indoors or in closed spaces. The lower the VOC levels, the better.
- Not all air freshener fragrance mixes well with the smell of weed. Using very sweet, heavy fragrances to hide the smell of weed can lead to a very repulsive mix. Instead, stick with light fruity scents, like citrus—lemon, grapefruit, and orange, to hide the smell of weed. Floral odours, like lavender, can also work well in this regard.
3. Ventilation
If you do not have a lot of resources at your disposal, you can simply open your windows and air your space out to get rid of the weed smell. Although this method takes longer than most, it is understandably popular.
When possible, you can allow cross-ventilation by opening windows on either side of the room or car to get rid of the weed smell even faster. Just make sure—with this technique—you are not sending the weed smell right into the neighbour’s air vents; unless you are ready to swap your indoor weed smell issue for an awkward conversation with the folks next door.
4. Vinegar
What is a list of best ways to get rid of weed smell at home without vinegar? Our daily-use, home-cleaning vinegar is also an excellent way to get rid of weed smell at home or in your car. Some people prefer to use white vinegar to get rid of weed smell because it is colorless and the smell fades quickly. But, you can use almost any type of vinegar you have at home.
Just make sure when using vinegar to get rid of weed smell in your car or apartment you are careful enough to dilute the vinegar with water properly and only use it lightly to avoid discolouring your fabrics. Some popular ways to use vinegar for hiding the smell of weed include:
Please note: If the smell of vinegar is a bit too sharp for you, you can add a few drops of essential oils to the vinegar solution to soften it.
- Placing a bowl of vinegar in your apartment for a few hours or overnight. This method works best in confined areas, like a bedroom or bathroom.
- Wiping down solid surfaces, like tables, with a mixture of vinegar and water.
- Boiling one cup of vinegar on the stove to let out the steam. This method is most helpful to get rid of weed smell in larger areas with hard-to-reach corners.
How to not smell like weed
Now, we’ve got ways to get rid of weed smell in your apartment or car. How do you get rid of the smell of weed on your body or clothes? Below are some easy ways to hide the smell of weed on your body or clothes without having your bath, brushing your teeth, or washing your clothes:
1. Skin:
Focus on washing your face, hands, and neck with a good, strong-smelling soap, like citrus or eucalyptus. Then, follow up with a light body spray or a subtly scented hand lotion. Avoid heavily perfumed products. They might create an awkward combination with the weed smell.
2. Breath:
A travel-sized breath spray is a quick way to get rid of weed smell in your breath when you can’t use a mouthwash. But if you don’t have one, swishing your mouth with water for a minute before popping strong breath mints or a minty gum can also help mask the weed smell.
3. Hair:
Dry shampoos and hair perfumes help to get rid of weed smell when you can’t wash your hair. Focus spray the shampoo or perfume on areas most exposed to the smell, like the top of your head, the sides, and any loose strands, to mask the weed smell.
4. Clothes:
Your best bet, if you want to avoid any odours, is to use a separate set of clothes for your smoking sessions. You could even get a chic smoke jacket if needed, and put your hair under a cap or in a bun. Change into your clothes, and take off the cap once you’re done smoking.
If the weed smell got into your clothes and you cannot change them, try any of the following, making sure to focus on areas that might hold the most smoke, like your sleeves, chest, and neckline:
- Spritz clothes with a vinegar-water solution
- Dust specific areas with baking soda and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes
- Use commercial fabric sprays.
Odour-neutralising sprays are not a favourite for getting rid of weed smell from your body or clothes because some people are hyper-sensitive to their strong fragrances.
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Hiding the smell of weed is strategic…
The amount of effort you’d need to hide the smell of your weed stash hinges largely on the strain itself. Some strains are notoriously pungent and would require a bit more effort to hide. While others are more subtle and you’d only have to wait them out for some minutes or a few hours before their smell fades.
Thus, knowing your strain isn’t just about anticipating the kind of high you’ll experience. It is also key to mastering how to hide the smell of your weed.
How to hide the smell of weed: FAQ
Using a smoke jacket, changing clothes, and following up with some quick hygiene tips can help you not smell like weed after smoking.
It varies. Weed smell can last anywhere from a few hours to days, depending on the ventilation and space.
Fragrances do not get rid of weed smell. They hide it. Light, natural fragrances like lavender or citrus work best to hide the smell of weed.
Yes. Air fresheners hide the smell of weed by introducing a new fragrance.
Not usually. You can’t smell weed through walls unless there are cracks or gaps for air to pass through.
- Disclaimer:Laws and regulations regarding cannabis use differ from country to country. Sensi Seeds therefore strongly advises you to check your local laws and regulations. Do not act in conflict with the law.
