My parents went fishing out-of-state and it spilled from the cooler in the trunk.. the smell is awful. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the smell besides going to a car detailing place?
2006-11-17 08:55:56 · 7 answers · asked by Mz J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Been there, done that. Use sliced apples and baking soda.
2006-11-17 09:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by XL2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes first take everything out of the trunk yes the carpet too use bleach to wash ever thing in the trunk then take the carpet over the the car wash use the high pressure hose and lots of soap to clean it with but done put the carpet back till it is dry all the way if you do the smell will come back worse
2006-11-17 17:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by realkool01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost the same thing happened to my sister a couple of years back, we bought some Febreeze auto spray and we sparyed it everywhere! Then get a really good smelling air-freshener and put it on you're rear-view mirror. That is the cheapest way I can think for you to help this problem w/ out going to the detail shop.
Hope it help!
Good Luck
<3 Deanna
2006-11-17 17:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar! i know it'll smell bad for 1-2 days, but it will eventually leave, and the fish smell will go along with it! trust me... happened more than once!... if you don't want to go to that extreme, moisten your trunk liner or carpet, and freely spread Baking Soda over it, this will absorb the smell - let dry for a few days then vacuum....
2006-11-17 17:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by sandy t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try some store bought carpet cleaner and scrub it really good and then use a shop vac to remove any excess water. Then maybe sprinkle some baking soda in there after it dries.
2006-11-17 16:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by jenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try baking soda or get new carpet in the back and never let your parents use the car again peace
2006-11-17 18:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by jaysurfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wash it, its the only solution for that nasty smell.
2006-11-17 16:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by snowflake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋