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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Getting Rid of Skunk Smells in the Home

A reader recently asked about getting rid of skunky smells...Here are the helpful replies from our readers! Thanks as always, you guys. :)

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TOMATO JUICE

Sent in by Vicki:
"TRY POURING TOMATO JUICE ON THE SPOT. TOMATO JUICE WORKS ON PETS WHO HAVE BEEN SPRAYED ON BY SKUNKS SO WHY NOT HOUSES?"


BURY IT & TOMATO JUICE
Sent in by Bev:
"If it's shoes, bury them in soft dirt for a couple of days. If clothes & people, put 4 large cans of tomato juice, cheap brand ok, in warm bathwater. Let clothes set 24 hrs or more then wash as usual. You can also bath animals in it too. It worked for my husband."

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Dorina wrote:
" Acidic recipe:
A rinse made of a mixture of 2/3 water and 1/3 organic apple cider vinegar could work, too, but make sure not to get such acidic ingredients in the dog's eyes." (from www.care2.com/greenliving/deskunking-your-dog.html )

FABRIC SOFTENER
Dorina wrote:
"In the same care2 article, the comments section -- a poster noted she used diluted Downy fabric softener to get rid of the smell on her pet. While I don't know about using such a thing on my pet, I would try it in a spray bottle on my couch, carpet, etc."

VINEGAR
Dorina had one more brainwave...(lol)
"Hi again,

I just was reading articles on removing odors from homes and bam...there it was and I was amazed I didn't think of it myself especially since the other deskunker had it in it.

Vinegar!

Try placing vinegar in some bowls around the home overnight to remove the odor of the skunk in the house. It works on so many other odors and is natural and inexpensive...well worth trying.

Good luck!
Dorina"


BAKING SODA, PEROXIDE AND DOG SHAMPOO REMEDY
Submitted by Jane, "Mom to 6 Canine Boys"
"Mix together 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 pint peroxide and 1 teaspoon dog shampoo. Immediately poor on dog and let stand a few minutes before washing out. This works wonderfully."

Submitted by Joyce from Arkansas:
"This was posted in a sportsman magizine. To remove skunk odor, mix together one quart of peroxide, one cup of baking soda and a squirt of Dawn dishwashing liquid. This has to be mixed at the time of use, can not be mixed and stored. The dawn breaks down the skunk odor oils and the peroxide and baking soda foam it away."

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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Recent Recipe Requests & Hint Requests from Readers

Hey everyone,

Just a few requests that we still need to fill for our KCnM readers...if you can help out, that would be great!

  • Caramel roll filling
  • Help for removing skunk odors
  • Cinnamon popcorn recipe (I saw a fantastic one in a recent Everyday Food magazine - I'll try to find this one too!)

Please e-mail me at christina@happyslob.com if you have any of these!

Thanks,

Christina


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Another Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe - Copycat Recipes

Here's another fabulous, make-it-yourself taco seasoning mix recipe! I'm planning to try this one out and never rely on taco mixes again! Thanks to Collette for providing the delicious (and money saving) recipe.

Hi Christina,

Heres a taco seasoning recipe. Hopefully this helps Betty out!!!



TACO SEASONING
1/4 c. dried, minced onion
1/4 c. chili powder
3 T. salt
4 T. corn starch
1 T. dried, minced garlic
1 T. ground cumin powder1 T. crushed red pepper flakes2 t. beef bouillon granules1 1/2 t. dried oreganoCombine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container, in a cool dry place, for up to 1 year. To use: brown 1 lb. ground beef in a skillet and drain. Add 2 T. taco seasoning, 1/3-1/2 c. water, bring to a boil and cook and stir 2 minutes.(makes 6-7 batches each serves 4 people)

Collette

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix - Gluten Free Option

FOR: Betty
FROM: SUE B.


TACO SEASONING MIX (Copycat recipe)

INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp's. all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. dried minced onion, 1/4 tsp. paprika, 1 1/2 tsp's. chili powder, dash of garlic powder and dash of onion powder.

DIRECTIONS: Use your hands to thoroughly incorporate everything into the ground beef before cooking.

Editor's Note: For anyone (like me) who doesn't eat flour -- try substituting brown or white rice flour in the mix. Should work just fine! And will give you a gluten free taco mix to give to a friend or family member who's eating gluten free...

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