Did you know that rubbing stainless steel on your fingers takes away the garlic smell? They sell expensive hunks of soap-shaped steel, but they didn't sell one to this girl! I just keep a stainless steel spoon (it has to be high quality steel) by the sink and rub it all over my hands. Works like a charm, and it's easy to tell if you miss a spot, it will still smell like garlic. Hugs, Devlyn