Getting Rid of Onion odor

My MBA in LBS journey has really exposed me to a lot. I recently started cooking my own foods, and then I was confronted with the challenge of “onion smell.” When an uncooked onion is chopped without gloves, it releases a strong scent due to its sulfur content. This smell persists even after washing my hands with soap. The smell can remain for days, and I hate the pungent smell.

This challenge led me to research how to get rid of the smell since conventional washing detergents couldn’t.

Here are some methods for preventing and removing onion odor from the palm.

1. Wear gloves to handle. Using disposable gloves, you won’t even have to think about odor remaining on the palm. Food service workers benefit from using latex and non-latex gloves to keep their hands clean and odor-free.
2. Wash with salt soap. The salt-soap method of deodorization is great for the hands. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of hand or dish soap with 1 tablespoon each of salt and baking soda. For use, simply cover your hands with the paste that results. Use the space between your fingertips too. Wait 30 seconds after coating your hands in the salt soap. When the time is up, just run some water over it to clean it. You’ve done more than just exfoliate to get rid of that onion odor. Applying the proper moisturizer will complete your manicure in no time.
3. Rub with stainless steel. Drop the soap the next time you’re smelling like an onion and reach for a spoon or fork. Rub the silverware for a few seconds under cold running water while the faucet is on. Voila! The odor will quickly evaporate from your hands. For best results, avoid using your grandmother’s sterling silver and instead opt for modern stainless steel utensils. Give this one to science, or chalk it up to some culinary wizardry: Onion odor is caused by sulfur, which reacts with the metals in stainless steel to neutralize the smell. If your sink is stainless steel, you can also use this method to clean your hands while the water is running. When compared to massaging with a tiny spoon or fork, this method is far faster.
4. Use lemon juice. The acidity of lemon juice helps neutralize the odor of onions. For this reason, tomato and celery juices, mustard, rubbing alcohol, and vinegar all work well. You can use any of these on a moist towel to scrub your hands while you wash them under running water. Keep in mind that little pieces of onion can sneak under your nails, so be careful. You may want to use a nail brush to get the best results from your cleaning.There is a pleasant aftertaste to utilizing lemon juice. Using this citrus fruit to help eliminate cooking odors can give you a whole new appreciation for your culinary efforts.
5. Use toothpaste and mouthwash. Onion odor is caused by volatile sulfur molecules, which can be neutralized with toothpaste and mouthwash. Under running water, spend around 30 seconds rubbing your hands together with some toothpaste and mouthwash.