Not nice. The American Chemical Society notes that the go-to remedy for many people — tomato juice — doesn't work. I agree, after having tried the stuff a few times, unsuccessfully.

Skunk spray has organic chemical compounds in it called thiols, and tomato juice doesn't actually break down the compounds - it just masks the scent for a short period of time.

The tomato juice only seems to work because after an hour spent corralling your dog in the bathroom and rubbing him or her down with tomato sauce, your nose has gotten used to the skunk spray and ...

Skunks are most active in spring. They’re most known for their ability to spray musk when threatened – they can spray with accuracy up to 15 feet ...