The best way to remove the smell of garlic from your hands is to wash them thoroughly with soap and water, rub lemon juice over your hands and rinse off with fresh water. The lemon will ​​neutralize the smelly compounds of the garlic. (Just make sure you don’t have any cuts!) Another effective method is to take baking soda, mix it with water until it forms a paste, and rub it all over your hands. Then rinse with soap and water.