Paint Odors

[catie56]

Help!  My entire apartment has just been painted (okay, fine, it's still in process) and while I let the smell chase me out to a hotel for three nights, I can't afford that forever!

I'm looking for tips and tricks from anyone who's had this problem before.  I don't know what kind of paint they used, but the smell in my bedroom (which I'm most concerned about) is some mix of paint and body-odor-smell (I think that's probably the scientific term).  

google gave me onion-in-a-bowl-of-water and it looks like I'm preparing for an exciting evening as I'm burning tea lights (the old open flame = diminished odor trick).  Yet none of these seem to be working quickly enough for me, since I need to sleep here tonight.

Anything else I could try so I don't worry about the damage I'm doing to my lungs and central nervous system while sleeping in my own room?

Comments

[sixbeforelunch]

White vinegar absorbs smells. Try warming a bowl of vinegar (apple cider would probably work in a pinch, but I don't know about red wine) and setting it out.

[catie56]

thanks! in the chaos of painting, our vinegar (and baking soda!) was either misplaced or tossed out, so i'll have to find some in the morning.