Haha, relatable... my first attempt had my place smelling like a sketchy tea shop for days. You're totally right though, sometimes it's better to just trust your gut and start fresh. Live and learn, right?
Haha, sketchy tea shop vibes—I know exactly what you mean. Reminds me of the time I tried making a homemade clove oil mouth rinse because I'd read somewhere it was great for gums. Thought I was being clever, but ended up with something so strong it practically numbed my tongue for hours. My apartment smelled like Christmas gone wrong for days... no amount of airing out seemed to help.
Honestly, sometimes diluting can salvage things if you're determined enough. But if the smell or taste is already overwhelming, it's usually easier (and safer) to just call it a day and start fresh. Learned that one the hard way—my gums weren't impressed either. Like you said, live and learn.
"Honestly, sometimes diluting can salvage things if you're determined enough."
Dilution definitely helps, but sometimes it's also about the extraction method itself. Did you try cold infusion instead of heat? Lower temps often give gentler results and fewer surprise numb tongues...
Yeah, cold infusion saved me once when I accidentally made something way too potent. Definitely gentler results...and less anxiety about messing up again. You're on the right track.
"Definitely gentler results...and less anxiety about messing up again."
Yeah, totally feel you on the anxiety part. I tried making a tincture for my kiddo once and ended up with something way too strong—panic mode activated. Diluting it helped, but honestly, switching to cold infusions afterward made me feel way more comfortable. If you're worried about smell, adding a little chamomile or lavender sometimes helps mask things. Good luck, it's always trial and error, right?
