There is a skunk outside my house, how do i get it to leave without harming it or getting sprayed?

Question

for the past week or so, me and my family have been spotting a skunk outside the house at night time...how do i get it to leave?? i dont want me or my family to get sprayed if we walk out.

thanks for all help in advance.

serious answers please.

Answer 1

Skunks are nocturnal, so by morning it's sure to be gone.  Just be careful about going out at night.  Skunks aren't aggressive, if you go out a door that isn't near it, it'll walk away in the other direction.  

Answer 2

Scatter some rags soaked with plain old household ammonia around where the skunk hangs out.  They hate the smell (can't say as I blame them!) and will leave.