Nif's Cure for Stinky Onion Fingers

Submitted by Nif_H

"Do your fingers stink like onions after you handle them? I had to list the ingredients the way that I did because I couldn't list the knife. I have never used lemon, but it can't hurt! :) You won't believe how well this works! It usually takes away the smell of garlic too. You can use a dull butter knife but if you are not comfortable using a knife, you can use some other resources of stainless steel. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 2
• Yields: 1 nice smelling hand

ingredients

• cold running tap water (the colder the better but don't freeze yourself)
• fresh lemon (you do NOT need this, the lemon is optional but a stainless steel knife is 100% necessary!!!! MUST b)

directions

1. Wash hands after handling onions.
2. Under cold running water, rub the side of your knife along and between your fingers and over the rest of hands. If you are using a sharp knife - BE CAREFUL! I run the knife along with the blunt side leading and have never been cut!

Reviews

[Helen1]

Good idea using a stainless steel knife, but even safer, and cheaper than buying something - use running water over the division between your stainless steel kitchen sinks, rub your hands on either side, strong smells will disappear like magic.

 

[Chocolatl]

Fortunately for fumble-fingered folks like me, any stainless steel object will work. I use a large spoon. It's surprising, but this really works. Thanks for posting!

 

[breezermom]

The stainless steel trick really works, but I use my stainless "soap" bar. For difficult odors, such as strong garlic, add lemon or vinegar. The knife sounds a little risky for me, since I tend to cut myself often!! The cold water works better than hot...something I hadn't tried before. Thanks for sharing!