Removing fishy odor from hands with lime juice works, why?

Question

After you handle fish, you can remove the fishy odor by rubbing your hands with lemon or lime juice. Why does this work?

Answer 1

the acidity in the lime absorbs the smell of fish. there are other ways of eliminating fish odor too, you can try rubbing them with a wedge of fresh lemon. Or try washing with vinegar and water or salt and water.

Answer 2

bcz powerful overcomes a weaker guy...

Lemon is more powerful here.

Nishchal Attri

Answer 3

organic components in lemon juice combines with amines which are responsible for fish odor. lemon juice is a strong oxidizing agent. application of such protects the fish's flesh from further deteriorating while binding the amines responsible for its oder. net effect: fish odor free!

Answer 4

the acids in the lime break down the oils from the fish

Answer 5

Acid and acid is meant to break down things so it prolly does it to oder like sprays or some thing!

Answer 6

The ph cuts it.  Acidic.

Isn't it great that it works!