Get Rid of Weed Smell - In-Depth Guide

Q: What does weed smell like?

Getting high is awesome but sometimes the lingering smell afterward isn’t – Especially for any non-smokers that you may have in the house. In general, Cannabis is known to have an earthy smell in its dried form, and somewhat of a skunky smell as the plant matures and dries up, and this smell can be magnified during smoking as well. Although vaporizing has much less odor, there will still be a lingering smell in the air, especially if you are in a closed indoor space. Different strains will be more potent during storage and consumption so will require different methods to control their smell. In this how to get rid of weed smell guide, we’ll be going over our top tips and tricks to keep your cannabis odor to a minimum in the house.

Q: How to get rid of the marijuana smell?

Most cannabis odors can be removed by modern products that work to neutralize cannabis enzymes in the air instead of masking the odor as traditional house sprays do. This means that as your candle burns, or as your odor-absorbing spray begins to work in the air, it will overrule the cannabis scent and freshen up the room. If you want to hide your weed smell in the first place, then you’ll need an odor-absorbing carrying container to block the smell from others that you’re close to. If the scent is already in the air, then you can start by opening windows and using a natural cannabis removing spray to freshen up the room. You won’t want to use traditional air fresheners as they will only blend with the scent of your cannabis and make the room smell like a weed perfume. This is where the natural elements of a good spray come in handy. Incense and essential oils are much lighter in the air and will diffuse the weed scent better.

Contents

1 What does weed smell like?
2 How to get rid of the marijuana smell?
3 How do weed scent-killing candles work?
4 Weed odor removing spray
5 Weed odor-absorbent Containers
6 Cannabis Vaporizers Reduce Weed Smell
7 Botanical Aromatherapy to eliminate weed smell
8 What to do with weed after vaping it?
9 Personal Weed Odor Removing Tips and Tricks

What does weed smell like?

Getting high is awesome but sometimes the lingering smell from a joint or Weed Vape afterward isn’t – Especially for any non-smokers that you may have in the house. In general, Cannabis is known to have an earthy smell in its dried form, and somewhat of a skunky smell as the plant matures and dries up, and this smell can be magnified during smoking as well. Although vaporizing has much less odor, there will still be a lingering smell in the air, especially if you are in a closed indoor space. Different strains will be more potent during storage and consumption so will require different methods to control their smell. In this how to get rid of weed smell guide, we’ll be going over our top tips and tricks to keep your cannabis odor to a minimum in the house.

How to get rid of the marijuana smell?

Most cannabis odors can be removed by modern products that work to neutralize cannabis enzymes in the air instead of masking the odor as traditional house sprays do. This means that as your candle burns, or as your odor-absorbing spray begins to work in the air, it will overrule the cannabis scent and freshen up the room. If you want to hide your weed smell in the first place, then you’ll need an odor-absorbing carrying container to block the smell from others that you’re close to.

CVault Cannabis Storage Container

If the scent is already in the air, then you can start by opening windows and using a natural cannabis removal spray to freshen up the room.

You won’t want to use traditional air fresheners as they will only blend with the scent of your cannabis and make the room smell like a weed perfume.

This is where the natural elements of a good spray come in handy. Incense and essential oils are much lighter in the air and will diffuse the weed scent better.

How long does weed smell last?

As a rule of thumb, cannabis smell from an open container or from smoke or vapor will last about thirty minutes in a well-ventilated room, and about three to five hours if there is no airflow.

If you’re in an apartment or room without access to fresh air, a cannabis killer candle will be your best option to mask the scent of your session. Beamer Candle Co. is our recommendation for this kind of purpose.

Beamer Candle Cannabis Killer, Red Mother Fucker, and French vanilla

How do weed scent-killing candles work?

Scented candles made specifically for cannabis can mask the smell of marijuana smoke very effectively due to their natural plant enzymes. With candles in the Smoke Killer Collection by Beamer, they work by using essential oils, soy wax, and enzyme additives to effectively remove the scent completely from the air. With only natural scents and ingredients, it won’t be obvious that you’re trying to cover cannabis use up with chemicals.

Beamer Candle Cannabis Killer with AirVape X Vaporizer

Weed odor removing spray

If your problem is more about the smell of cannabis getting into absorbent fabrics like curtains or leather, then an odor-removing spray might be a better choice than a candle. As well as removing the weed smell from the room, they’ll neutralize any kind of tainted carpet or furniture with their direct application of essential oils. With something like the all-natural Cannabolish Odor Removing Spray, you’ll be able to freshen up anything that you want without the fear of harmful chemicals staining fabrics.

It comes in a lovely little bottle that packs a lot of punch and comes in either citronella or lavender scents.

Cannabolish Odor Removing Candle and Cannabolish Odor removing Spray

Weed odor-absorbent Containers

It is always a good idea to keep your cannabis in an airtight container that will not only will keep your dry herb fresher for longer, but also keep your storage smell to a minimum.

If you’re a beginner, a used mason jar will work just fine as a resealable container but if you’re an adult with younger kids around, you may want to think of something that combines odor-reducing capabilities with a lock like the Stashlogix Silverton, or a SmokeBuddy Odor Remover that can be used to reduce the smell of exhales thanks to its activated carbon. Most of these containers work by using activated carbon to filter out any odor in their air to ensure minimal scent from escaping.

Cannabis Vaporizers Reduce Weed Smell

By using cannabis vaporizers, you are only boiling the essential oils off of your cannabis as opposed to releasing harmful chemicals found in cannabis combustion.

As we talked about in our 3rd generation cannabis vaporizers blog, cannabis smoke was found to have 111 compounds, whereas cannabis vapor only had three.

Especially when you are using a convection vaporizer like the XMAX V3 Pro, you’ll find that the smell is more like toast than anything, unlike the skunky odor found in cannabis smoke from joints or pipes. Vapes will also be a great choice if you’re limited to smoking inside as they will be much more discreet to anyone else that you have in the house. Portable Vaporizers in general allow you to have your sessions anywhere while simultaneously being much more discreet than a joint due to the popularity of similar-looking nicotine vapes.

Botanical Aromatherapy to eliminate weed smell

With cannabis vaporizers from the manufacturer, Arizer, you’ll have access to aromatherapy trays included in all of their kits.

These included chamber accessories work by aromatizing your favorite flowers, fruit rinds, herbs, and more to produce a nice scent from your vaporizer.

Made from food-grade glass, these Glass Aroma Dishes will freshen up any room with a light, fluffy, lovely smell and can be swapped from the regular cannabis chamber right after your session ends to instantly freshen up the room without the need for candles or spray.

As incense can add a spa-like quality to any room, you’ll be free to play around with natural herbs like the eucalyptus, citrus, peppermint, and rosemary herb to diffuse throughout your house. Your roommates and loved ones will love the smell of your room for once! As well, peppermint and other herbs have been found to ease headaches, so your Arizer vape may have a therapeutic effect! Our personal favorite is orange peels here at Tools420.

What to do with weed after vaping it?

Cannabis doesn’t always have to be smoked or vaporized to receive a high.

You can use edibles without having to worry about having to get rid of the odor using the leftover from your vaping sessions known as AVB or ABV.

AVB (Already Vaped Bud) can also be used to infuse into everyday items like butter with a Magical Butter Machine V2 or Ardent FX to effectively decarb your cannabis without the need for vaping it first. If you plan on cooking your AVB, the Zeus Arc GTS Vaporizer Hub, you’ll be able to easily use your decarbed cannabis for some easy AVB Recipes!

Magical Butter Machine V2 with Included Accesories

Magical Butter and strainers used for making CannaButter

Personal Weed Odor Removing Tips and Tricks

One of the most underestimated sources of personal weed odor is the breath

If you’ve ever talked to a cigarette smoker, you can tell right away when they’ve recently had the same can be said your cannabis consumption. Mouthwash is a great way to freshen up your breath after a session!

Use an Air Purifier

In smaller rooms especially, air purifiers can be a very good method for freshening up the scent of a room while also eliminating any other toxins that might be in your air. There are a variety of price points, with the cheapest coming in at under $100.

Use essential oils

On premium humidifier models, there will be an essential oil slot in which you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. This will freshen up the room slower than others but can mask the scent quite well in bigger rooms as the vapor disperses.

Use a Dab Pen

Wax vaporizers in general will have much less smell than flower consumption because they have a much higher percentage of THC, which for the most part will fully evaporate in the device’s atomizer. These high-quality concentrates are known as ‘full-melt’ and will have much less plant material than flowers or hash, which will greatly help to reduce the smell. The vapor smells more like fresh flowers than anything else and is quicker to disperse than smoke.

Puffco Peak Pro E-Rig

Try the DynaVap M

The M 2021 is a battery-free vaporizer that uses its stainless steel body to perform similarly to a one-hitter. Despite the small 0.15g sized chamber, you’ll be able to get super potent vapor that will swing way above its weight class. In other words, it is super efficient and its vapor won’t stink up your room compared to other vapes or joints.

Have your sessions in the bathroom / through a bong

If you run your hot water in your faucet or shower for even a few moments and then turn the fan on, the extra humidity and airflow in the room will help your smoke or vapor to disperse quite quickly. If you also add hot water to your bong or vaporizer bubbler, the added humidity will help to cool the vapor and also add to this effect. Bonus points if you add a tower to your bathroom door to help make the room airtight and not escape.

arizer extreme q and xq2 through mega globe whip bubbler

Try adding hot water to your Mega Globe Whip Bubbler or bong

Try using Indica strains for at-home use

While Indica technically might have more smell than Sativas, they tend to have more earthy smells that won’t be as dank as the fruity smells of Sativa strains.

Clean your hardware

When you neglect cleaning your vaporizer or bong, you’re going to get resin buildups that are going to start reeking if you continue to use it. You can avoid this with a vape cleaning bundle or with orange chronic glass cleaner. Remember, the best time to clean your bowl or vape oven is right after your session while your resin will still be gummy and easy to wipe off.

Trying brewing a pot of coffee or leaving out coffee grounds to help cover the scent

Many people believe that coffee typically has a stronger scent than cannabis so technically, this would be a budget-friendly version of an odor remover. By either brewing a fresh cup of joe during your session or by leaving out a tray of coffee browns, you might be able to help mask your cannabis consumption.

Try Burning Incense

Burning incense is generally considered a societally common type of aromatherapy and most people including landlords wouldn’t have a problem with the occasional burning of popular types of incense.

Try exhaling into a freezer

When you exhale into a freezer, some people online claim that the cold temperatures will cause you to exhale virtually odorless smoke. Not too sure about this one, but worth a shot if you’re adventurous.

Get rid of your spent weed sooner rather than later

The longer your spent weed sits out on your rolling tray, the more smell your room is going to have. By using an accessory like the 420 Debowler, you’ll be able to knock out your bong or vape’s weed and dispose of it quickly before it has a timer to linger and stink up the room.

Try baking cookies

While some people might suggest open containers of vinegar, I would suggest trying baking a fresh batch of cookies which will liven up any room much better. Plus, you’ll have a killer munchies excuse after your session is over. Other alternatives for baking food might include pungent foods like Curry, Bacon, or Seafood.

Open a window

Might seem obvious, but a breeze and circulation is your best friend during and after a session to help get fresh air into your house.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, there are quite a few choices you have to get rid of the weed smell. Whether you choose an airtight storage container, Cannabolish odor sprays, or a scented Smoke Killer candle, you will be able to eliminate the smell of weed whenever and wherever you are. As you learned as well, certain Dry Herb Vaporizers will almost eliminate the need for odor removers as opposed to smoking. As well, utilizing your AVB with a GTS Hub or a Magical Butter is also a great alternative for odorless consumption. At the end of the day, not everyone will enjoy the smell of cannabis, and it’s up to you to figure out where and when it’s okay to have a session – It’s all about respect! Thanks for reading and feel free to comment if you think we missed anything! Until next time, to health and high times! If you did catch an interest in vaporizers, be sure to check out our Vaporizer Buyers Guide to learn more about how they might be right for you & Lastly be sure to also check out our Best Smell Proof Weed Bags blog!