Remove Leftover Smell from a Glade Plug-in

August 25, 2015, by Debra Lynn Dadd

Question from Carol A

Hi Debra,

Glade plug-ins give me a head ache and I was wondering if you have any sense of what it takes to get rid of the smell and the associated chemicals.

Somebody put one into my space and am trying to get rid of the chemicals.

We have removed an empty device, aired out the space (no carpet, but brick walls and popcorn ceiling), washed and brushed every square inch except for the ceiling and the smell is still there and I still get a head ache.

We also had air filters and air scrubbers, …to no avail.

Do you have any idea or know of a reference?

Debra's Answer (updated December 2020 by Lisa Powers)

I recommend using an air purifier that removes gases and VOCs.  You can read more in the Air Purifier Buying Guide.