How do i get rid of the onions smell left over after your done choppin onions?

Question

I tried bleach. Ajax'z and soap and my hands and nails still smeel like onions. What can get rid of the smell?

Answer 1

Heat the lemon skin in the microwave for about 15 seconds
Rub it all over your hands when it is cool to the touch

Answer 2

lemon juice works for me or try some of these other tips

1. Take a tablespoon or more of everyday table salt in the palm of your hands. Wash vigorously under warm water. Rinse off and dry.
2. Dip your hands in tomato juice for at least five minutes. Then, rinse your hands with liquid detergent in warm water.
3. Rub your hands against stainless steel metal (a kitchen sink works well) under cold running water for about a minute; rubbing with a large metal spoon works, too.
4. Make a small paste of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and water and rub over your hands, then wash off and the odor will disappear with the soda.
5. Squeeze the juice of lemons into a bowl. Dip your hands in for 3 minutes, then rinse off. Your hands will smell like fresh lemons instead of onions!
6. Take some mouthwash and rub it on your hands for a minute or two and then rinse with water.

Answer 3

Get a stainless steel spoon and rub the spoon as you wash your hands with regular soap. I swear it works.

Also handy when you chop garlic.

Answer 4

use the same gloves* that the cooks etc. use at cafe's etc.
then when you're done, just pull them off and chuck 'em out.

*(the plastic ones; not the latex ones doctors use)

cheers

Answer 5

buy some steel soap that is great