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How to get rid of the smell of Dettol disinfectant

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Fedupoftheshits · 10/06/2025 19:32

Looking for any tips that will get rid of the stench of Dettol.

DH decanted some into the empty bathroom cleaner bottle which I then picked up and started spraying when cleaning the bathroom.

The bathroom now stinks of it even though I’ve recleaned with another cleaner and it’s been airing for 7 hours. Help!

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LoafofSellotape · 10/06/2025 23:49

Oh the drama 😉 Open the window and shut the door,im it'll go. I know what you mean,I bought apple scented Flash wipe and done,dear God,they should re name that vomit and done 🤢

thatsawhopperthatlemon · 11/06/2025 00:34

Get bottle of TCP. Loosen lid. Leave bottle on bathroom windowsill overnight.

I can guarantee that the smell of TCP in your bathroom in the morning will easily overwhelm the smell of Dettol.

reversegear · 11/06/2025 02:09

I wonder if the lemon theory works in bathrooms, the same as stinky fridges? Chop a huge lemon leave it in there.

LaLaLaLavaChChChChicken · 11/06/2025 02:47

Light a match, blow it out. Repreat if necessary. This covers most bathroom smells - whatever the origin.

Ineedablanket · 11/06/2025 02:56

I love the smell of Dettol 😍
(Missing the point of the thread spectacularly!!)

Fedupoftheshits · 11/06/2025 19:47

Can report that it’s Day 2 of Dettol smell 😂 Maybe I’ll try lemons and see if that works. I don’t have any matches. I’m embarrassed as we had guests arrive yesterday staying for a couple of days and this aroma was not what I wanted!

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