# Funky Smells On Metal Watchbands/Silver Rings

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-smells-on-metal-watchbands-silver-rings/186365>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [July 5, 2003, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-smells-on-metal-watchbands-silver-rings/186365 "2003-07-05T08:18:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 5, 2003, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-smells-on-metal-watchbands-silver-rings/186365/1 "2003-07-05T08:18:24Z")

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Okay, I **know** we have discussed this before in here, but I can’t find the original thread to save my life.

I know it’s the skin’s reaction to the metal that causes the smell, but what gets it out?

Thanks

Q