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Ask HN: How to protect your nose from nasty smell?

2 points| kite_and_code | 3 years ago

What are different methods to protect your nose from smell? I would be curious to learn more about the range of solutions. E.g. how do people cope who work in very smelly environments?

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NickRandom|3 years ago

The perineal favorite is Vicks VapoRub daubed copiously on the top lip just under each nostril.

There isn't much that can overwhelm that solution although something like a liquefied sealed body bag that's been stewing in the sun for a few days does manage to seep through when first opened.

giantg2|3 years ago

Not sure why you're downvoted. Vick's under the nose does drown out most smells. And the decomposing body comment is on-topic, as this is a trick that is common in law enforcement and medical roles.

giantg2|3 years ago

The previously mentioned Vicks or cigar tricks are good and cheap.

If you don't want to mask it, then you could try a respirator with activated charcoal filters (like for painting and staining).

dontbenebby|3 years ago

Rag doused in cologne held to the nose and/or a cigar (burns slow)... it's a stereotype in movies for a reason.