Written by Joshua Sosin

Weed contains amazing chemical compounds called terpenes, which are responsible for its unique flavors and aromas. Savoring and appreciating terpenes is a big part of the experience of smoking cannabis — you don’t want to hide them; you want to let them shine.

However, sometimes, you need to cover up the smell of weed after smoking. Whether it’s because you live in a shared apartment or just don’t want the scent to linger, we're here to help you find a solution.

Here's what you need to know about sploofs, how to make them, and whether a pre-made option with a replaceable cartridge system is the right choice for you.

Table of Contents

• What Is a Sploof?

• Do Sploofs Work?

• How To Make a DIY Sploof

• Other Ways To Hide the Smell of Weed

  • A Diffuser

  • An Air Purifier

  • Vaping

  • An Open Window

• Should You Invest in a Pre-Made Sploof?

Sploof Guide: The Best Ways To Hide The Smell of Weed

“Sploof” is a term that cannabis fans use for anything that can hide the smell of weed. A sploof can be homemade or store-bought, and its main purpose is to filter smoke before it gets released into the air.

Sploofs usually feature several layers of filtration, which stop the smell of smoke from filling up the room — and possibly bothering the neighbors. While you can buy one from a dispensary, a DIY sploof can save you money and isn’t too hard to make.

Here’s everything you need to know about sploofs, including how to make your own at home and use it correctly to mask the smell of weed whenever you need to.

Do Sploofs Work?

A good homemade or store-bought sploof can be surprisingly effective. With enough filtration, this gadget can significantly reduce the smell of smoke that lingers in the air after a joint or a few hits from a bong.

However, the keyword here is reduce. No matter how powerful a sploof is, it can’t fully eliminate the smell of weed, especially in a poorly ventilated room. Be prepared to use other methods to hide the smell more thoroughly — think essential oil diffusers or incense and scented candles.

How To Make a DIY Sploof

Making your own sploof at home isn’t too hard. It’ll probably only take you a few minutes, and you might already have the supplies handy.

However, homemade sploofs usually aren’t quite as effective as the storebought options, which often feature heavier-duty filtration.

Here’s what you need to make a DIY sploof:

• An empty toilet paper roll or paper towel roll

• Some dryer sheets

• A rubber band

Follow this quick step-by-step guide to assemble your sploof and test it out.

Step One

First, stuff the empty paper towel or toilet paper roll with a sizeable handful of dryer sheets. If you can, opt for sheets with a gentle fragrance that doesn’t include any artificial scents. The milder the smell, the better in this case.

Step Two

Next, cover one end of the roll with a few flattened dryer sheets and secure them in place with a rubber band. The filters need to be firmly in place to do their job, so double-wrap your rubber band if needed.

Step Three

Now, it’s time to light up and give your sploof a try.

When you take a hit from a joint, blow the smoke through the open end of the spoof, and the dryer sheets should trap most of the smell.

What If It Doesn’t Work?

As we mentioned, sploofs don’t work as effectively as you’d like them to, especially in certain spaces — and especially when they’re homemade.

If you aren’t noticing a big difference, you might want to try some of the alternative options below.

Other Ways To Hide the Smell of Weed

If your sploof isn’t getting the job done, you might want to try another method to get rid of the smell of cannabis.

Here are a few of the best ways to cover up the smell of weed by using household items or making simple changes to the way you use cannabis:

A Diffuser

Essential oils are a clean and eco-friendly way to make your space smell better. Scents like peppermint, lemongrass, and lavender are soothing and calming, and they can mask the smell of cannabis smoke — albeit not quite as effectively as a sploof.

However, when you combine using a diffuser with a well-made spoof for your smoking sessions, you can expect less smoke to linger in the air.

An Air Purifier

Air purifiers use HEPA filtration to clear the air of scents and particles like mold, dust, and more. They can be incredibly useful if you often need to get rid of the smell of weed without using household objects like toilet paper rolls and dryer sheets.

You can get a high-quality HEPA air purifier with a replaceable cartridge system for around $100. Make sure to use the replaceable filter system to maintain clean airflow and keep the filter working properly.

Vape Instead

Vaping does produce sweet-smelling clouds with each hit, but the aroma of these clouds doesn't linger in the air the way the smell of weed does.

For this reason, vaping might be a perfect option for you if you want to get high and home and aren't interested in making a homemade sploof.

An Open Window (The Classic Option)

If you want to keep it old school, you can simply open up a window and blow your smoke outside. This classic method doesn't require any other form of odor control, but it might bother your neighbors if you're adjacent to other properties.

Should You Invest in a Pre-Made Sploof?

As you explore everything the cannabis industry has to offer, you'll be amazed at what you find. Case in point, there are plenty of pre-made sploofs on the market, and many of them are both user-friendly and budget-friendly.

The Sploofy Pro II is one of the most popular options. It's a rubber mouthpiece that you can attach to a bong or another smoking apparatus to filter out the smell of smoke. At around $22 apiece (with filter cartridge replacements going for about $15), it's an affordable option with some glowing reviews.

So, is it worth it to buy a Pro II or a similar pre-made smoke trap? It depends on a few things. For one, if you smoke indoors often, spending a few bucks and saving yourself the time it takes to make a sploof at home might be worth it.

The Sploofy Pro II and others like it don't cost much, and if you practice regular cannabis use, you may end up saving yourself hours of troubleshooting and DIY sploof-making over time.

The Bottom Line on Sploofs

The struggle to hide the smell of weed is an age-old problem that many cannabis fans have faced. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to deal with the issue, including pre-made products and DIY solutions. We recommend trying a few different iterations of the sploof and seeing which works best for you.

As a final note, always be thoughtful and courteous when smoking cannabis inside. If you have neighbors, keep them in mind and prioritize odor control for their sake!