Recently my father loaned his van to a family member to move some stuff. Now the van smells disgusting! Kind of like trash containing dog feces or cat litter leaked somewhere (although we cannot pinpoint where) Does anyone know of a product we could use or something we can do to help remove this smell? My father has been leaving the windows and doors open but the smell is still strong, I have checked under all the seats and everywhere possible and have found nothing. thanks
2006-10-12 14:09:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Put a 5 gallon bucket of unused clay kitty litter in it w/ the windows up. Leave as long as possible and it will absorb the smell.
2006-10-12 14:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem. We thought something Died in the car... and then we took it to a place that does "detailing and upholstery care" in vehicles and told them it was an Evil Life Force or something died in the car and they shampooed the upholstery and carpets at least twice and used an industrial deodorizer and we were shocked... the car has smelled wonderful and normal ever since. Cost us about $150. Canadian. If money is an issue for you, there are steam cleaners and rug shampooers for rent in some stores.
We'd tried boxes of baking soda, deodorants, air fresheners, vacuuming the car, looking under seats, had the vents and air conditioning cleaned out, tried febreeze (more than four bottles!), left opened packages of bar soap (strong fruity bars of soap from the body shop), left the windows open overnight, NOTHING worked until we had it professionally cleaned.
Good luck!!
2006-10-12 14:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by le païen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
febreeze. you will have to spray it out a few times. wash the car out. then spray it. spray again a few more times. but i swear it works great. i had a small car and gave someone a ride. only after he got out from sitting in the back did i realize he had dog poop on his shoe. which left a horrible smell for days on end. even after cleaning it. i sprayed the area and the rest of the car. after a couple of more times using it you couldnt' tell there was any smell at all. 3x max is what i used it. good luck
2006-10-12 14:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jody SweetG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could try Odo-Ban, (about $10) sold at Sam's Club. We had a cat urine smell on a concrete floor and it took it out. My Dad lost a fishing worm in his truck that died. He scrubbed the interior to include the carpet with this stuff and it took out the odor. It's the same stuff used to clean hotel rooms.
2006-10-12 20:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by ellikat21114 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 02:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by Trisha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting a small cup of vinegar and place it inside the van. dont spill though.
this will make help u lessen the bad smell. or should i say mask it. but after 12 hrs of doing it, no more disgusting air!
goodluck
2006-10-12 20:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by johannea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take a really strong perfume and spray it all over. It should neutralize the bad odour in the car. Try the AmbiPur CAR or something, that might help.
2016-05-21 21:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try laundry powder put them in boxes and leave it in the car and allow the powder to absorb the smell. Or squash some lemon leaves put them in boxes and leave it in the car.
2006-10-12 15:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by BB WONG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting baking soda in the car. a few boxes would be a good idea. then if you cant get rid of it then have it cleaned by the pros..
2006-10-12 14:27:49 · answer #9 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went on ebay and bought a sharper image air purifier for my car, plugs into the lighter, costs about $14.00..works great..good luck
2006-10-12 15:04:42 · answer #10 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋