Cleaning up after a feast didn't help eliminate the smell of fumes? Ozone will help!
The New Year has passed, but the smell of fumes remains in the apartment? Anyone who has hosted a noisy feast at home is familiar with this situation. And how many problems with cleaning this post-holiday smell causes for those who rent out houses and cottages for the holidays!
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How long does the fume last?
Fumes are a characteristic post-alcohol smell. It invariably appears as a result of drinking alcohol. Once in the human body, alcohol as a chemical substance breaks down and forms aldehydes. It is this process that leads to the appearance of bad breath and other hangover symptoms.
How long the fume lasts depends on what kind of drink was drunk. Thus, the unpleasant smell from 100 ml of champagne will bother you for 1–1.5 hours, from 100 ml of wine – 1.5 hours, from cognac – 5 hours. The smell from vodka will last from 1 to 7 hours (the smaller the portion, the correspondingly shorter the period of existence of the smell).
You can significantly speed up the weathering process of alcoholic amber using medications or home remedies.
Pharmacy drugs against fumes
Among the products offered by modern pharmaceuticals, we can highlight “Antipolitsay” and some of its analogues, “Zorex”, Glycine, “Limontar” and activated carbon. Thus, “Antipolitsay” masks an unpleasant odor for up to 1 hour. It contains specially selected medicinal herbs with a very bright aroma. To eliminate fumes using Anti-Police, it is enough to suck on 1-2 lozenges. Analogues of “Anti-policeman” operate on the same principle.
Zorex
take 30 minutes before meals. Take the tablet with plenty of clean water.
Glycine and Limontar
Glycine and Limontar are metabolic drugs that accelerate metabolism and promote the rapid removal of alcohol from the body. They promote good brain activity, strengthen the nervous system and improve overall well-being. Dissolve the glycine by holding it under your tongue. Grind the Limontara tablet to a powder, mix with 1 g of baking soda, dissolve this mixture in a glass of clean water and drink. Eat 15 minutes after taking Limontar.
Activated carbon
Activated carbon can be used as an alternative to Glycine and Limontar. It will speed up the process of removing toxic substances. True, there is no need to expect additional healing effects from it (getting rid of headaches, restoring physical and moral strength).
It is worth noting that when using medications that mask fumes and improve the functioning of body systems after drinking alcohol, driving a vehicle or other equipment is prohibited: for this you do not have the proper concentration or attentiveness. Even expensive and advertised drugs will not be able to sober up in an instant; they will only speed up and facilitate this process.
Medicines to help get rid of the smell of alcohol from your breath
Not long ago in this article we already mentioned the drug “Antipolitsay”. It, like all other “masking” agents, only adds additional aroma to the fume. Many experienced “celebrators” speak well of such drugs as Zorex, R-IX 1 and Limontar. But there are also not the most favorable reviews. Zorex, for example, which is very individual. Some complained of a rash, while others felt even worse. Therefore, if you are not going to “suppress” a hangover with ordinary activated carbon, then it is better to consult a doctor for a more serious drug.
By the way, nothing reassuring can be said about coal either. This “pill” only works in the stomach, which is not the epicenter of the smell of alcohol. It can only help with intoxication.
Folk remedies against fumes
You can quickly remove the smell of fumes using time-tested folk recipes. There are a great many of them known.
So, coffee beans . Chew 3-5 grains for a few minutes and spit them out. The smell will completely disappear for a while. This method is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, increased nervous excitability and other diseases for which caffeine is contraindicated.
will help remove bad breath from your mouth . Just drink it 1 tsp. It is advisable not to eat anything before this. Keep in mind that if you have stomach problems, it is better to avoid such a radical method. Otherwise, complications may occur.
A good way to eliminate the smell is to rinse your mouth with a saline solution . Dissolve 1 tbsp in 0.5 liters of clean water. l. table salt. Rinse your mouth with the resulting liquid for 5 minutes.
You can get rid of fumes by thoroughly chewing dried clove buds, a cinnamon stick or bay leaf . These products have such a bright and pungent odor that they can camouflage even very pungent fumes. After eating them, be sure to brush your teeth.
A controversial method of getting rid of fumes is onion or garlic . The pungent odors of these vegetables will really destroy even a very strong aroma of alcohol. However, then another problem will arise - how to get rid of the onion or garlic “fragrance”.
You can get rid of the stale smell for a while by chewing 3-5 coffee beans for a few minutes.
Comprehensive measures
If simply masking the fumes is not enough and you also want to sober up as soon as possible, you will have to carry out a number of measures aimed at combating a hangover.
- First of all, wash the clothes you wore the night before. The fabric has absorbed sweat and breath with the smell of alcohol, it needs to be refreshed. Then work on restoring fluid balance.
- Alkaline mineral water . Drinking plenty of fluids will help quickly remove toxins through sweat and urine, and the beneficial substances contained in the drink will restore vitality. In addition to mineral water, you can drink hot drinks - strong black or green tea, natural coffee (preferably ground and freshly brewed) with sugar, rosehip infusion or sage infusion. For cold drinks, you can make citrus juice or water with freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey.
- to have a hearty breakfast in the morning after a stormy party . Eating food will help get rid of bad breath and give you energy. It is better to give preference to hearty food. Light breakfasts - porridge, yoghurt and cornflakes - are not suitable. But rich broths and soups will be very useful, as well as egg dishes: omelettes or fried eggs. During a hangover day, doctors recommend eating fresh vegetables, fruits and berries rich in potassium and vitamins - cucumbers, pumpkin, melon, apricots, watermelon, apples, strawberries, wild strawberries.
- To cheer up in a state of post-intoxication, you need to do exercises or go for a run . Physical exercise, especially in the fresh air, will speed up the metabolism, due to which the alcohol will disappear faster, and with it the fumes. After sports exercises, take a shower, preferably a contrast one. If you prefer a bath, take water no hotter than 40 °C. You can add some aromatic oils there.
- If you don’t need to rush anywhere in the morning, go to the bathhouse or sauna . The steam room will help quickly remove the smell of fumes. Just keep in mind that you can resort to such hangover relief measures only if you are 100% confident in the strength and strength of your cardiovascular system. If you have the slightest doubt, avoid the steam room.
It is more difficult for smokers to get rid of the smell of alcohol: after each cigarette, the fume returns. So it is better to stop smoking .
If the intoxication is severe and your hangover can easily be called alcohol poisoning, drink 10–20 tablets of activated charcoal, do a cleansing enema with lemon juice or chamomile infusion, or induce vomiting. If you feel very unwell, call an ambulance immediately.
How to cover up the smell
First of all, in the morning you need to drink water with lemon or its substitute. You can add a spoon of honey.
This mixture will tone the body and allow it to quickly process and remove aldehyde. In addition to water, you can make tea with chamomile or lemon, sour berry juice, herbal infusions and similar drinks. Milk and dairy products also help quickly remove alcohol from the blood.
Next you need to go to the shower. Cool water will wash away the sweat that released the aldehyde overnight, which means it will also remove some of the odor. Plus, after a shower you will feel a little more energetic.
If you have the strength and your general condition allows, you can do physical exercise before your shower. This will force the body to actively produce sweat, which will help the aldehyde quickly come out.
To drown out the smell of fumes, you need to eat well. Foods with a high fat content are suitable for this. Something fried, butter, bread. Such products contain enzymes that quickly process the remains of alcohol breakdown.
To quickly remove alcohol from the body, you can take activated carbon, Enterosgel, Regidron. In principle, any absorbent will do for this.
It would also be a good idea to ventilate the apartment, especially if you drank in this room yesterday. Fresh air will help cleanse your lungs faster, which means it will relieve you of the smell of fumes.
A walk will also help cleanse your lungs, especially if it is fresh and frosty outside. All you need to do is go outside and breathe fresh air for 15 minutes.
Fumes from vodka, wine and beer
Different remedies help with the odors of different alcoholic drinks.
- So, to cope with a strong vodka fume, you should use brewed coffee, drinks based on it, or beans. It is also very good to chew fresh herbs after vodka - cilantro, parsley or yarrow. Take a large bunch of herb and chew it without swallowing for a few minutes. After this procedure, fresh and pleasant breath will be provided to you for the near future.
- The best way to remove aroma from wine is with activated carbon. Take the tablets at the rate of 1 piece per 10 kg of weight with plenty of clean water. To speed up the process, crush the same number of tablets in a mortar, dissolve in water and drink the resulting drink. Crushed charcoal will begin to act much faster.
- The unpleasant odor that appears after drinking beer is best masked with citrus fruits. You can squeeze juice from oranges, tangerines, lemons and grapefruits and drink it. It's also good to eat the whole fruit. During the day, drink water with the addition of lemon slices or freshly squeezed juice - this will help restore tone and energy and restore water balance.
Lemon
Vitamin C contained in lemon has a tonic effect on the body and helps eliminate hangover syndrome. In the morning, drink a juice drink.
- Lemon is cut into slices.
- Pour a glass of sparkling water.
- Leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
In case of a severe hangover, the dose is increased. Take 3 lemons per liter of mineral water and drink the entire volume.
How to prevent fumes from appearing
Now you know how to remove the smell of fumes, but what can you do to prevent its appearance? Unfortunately, this cannot be done 100%. Even from one glass of light wine there will be an unpleasant odor, albeit a very weak one. But its strength can be significantly reduced during the feast. The secret is simple - eat. A quality, nutritious snack will help make tomorrow's fumes less intense. Food should be low-fat and non-spicy, contain a maximum of dietary fiber and pectin. Bread products, nuts, legumes, herbs, mushrooms, fresh and dried fruits are good options. Contrary to popular belief, snacks don't have to be heavy. Such food will create additional stress on the liver and will only worsen the hangover.
Getting rid of fumes at home is quite simple. You just need to know folk tricks and pharmaceutical preparations that eliminate unpleasant odors. Drink in moderation and only high-quality alcoholic beverages and, of course, do not forget to have a hearty snack.
Questions and answers
How long does it take for the fume to go away?
The fume lasts from 1.5 hours to 7 hours, depending on the complexity of the composition of the alcoholic drink, its quality and quantity. In numbers it looks like this (calculation per 100 ml):
- wine - 1.5 hours;
- cognac - 5 hours;
The smaller the portion of drink, the shorter the period of existence of the fume.
How do you know if you have fumes?
You can breathe in a small closed room for 2-3 minutes. If there is fumes, you will notice it immediately. You can also use dental floss. It absorbs fume smell well. To do this, just pass the floss between the front teeth. Look at your tongue, if there is a white film on the tip - this is evidence that there is fumes.
How to quickly get rid of the smell of fumes?
You can chew mint gum, but this method will only work for 10-15 minutes. You can also brush your teeth and use mouthwash. But again, there will be no fumes for only 15 minutes. Afterwards, the amber will return. A good way is to chew parsley, coffee bean or nutmeg. This method will remove fumes for 40 minutes.
Coffee beans
They are very popular. If you chew one grain for a minute, you will notice less of the fume smell. In 5 minutes it disappears completely.
There is no need to rinse your mouth. The procedure is repeated every 20 minutes.
On an empty stomach you need to drink 2 raw eggs, after an hour you can get ready for work. The egg envelops the walls of the stomach, and most of the toxins are eliminated during bowel movements, through the skin - in smaller quantities.
Do not eat food or drink liquids for an hour.
