OMG MY CAR HAS AN AWFUL STENCH!!! How can I get RID of it!!!!?

Question

Hey fellow yahoo users!!! I need some help, I think I know how my car got that awful smell...I had taken my dirty laundry to the washer and put it in the backseat like I always do, but I had a couple of wet towels in there with the pile of dirty clothes. I guess with the heat, the smell came about, but I figured it would be gone in no time, WAS I WRONG!!!! Now my car smells even worse, as if something died in there!!! I've had my windows cracked for a couple days, I drive with my windows down, and I even bought a cucumber melon car freshener, but now it smells like cucumber melon and wet dog, even worse, I can't describe it, any ideas to get rid of it? Thanks

Answer 1

A good way to absorb the offensive odor is to place a shallow pan or shoebox full of charcoal briquettes in the same place that the laudry was. The charcoal will absorb the odor. Leave them in for about a week and while doing this, don't leave the windows down or crack while the vehicle is parked.

This is an old realtor trick for a musty, damp basement - clears up the scent effectively.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Try Natures Miracle you can get it at any pet store. It's a live enzyme that will eat the source of the odor. It works on pet urine smell and also for skunk so a mildew smell shouldn't be a big deal. All you have to do is pour it over the spot and leave it alone. It will continue to work for a week until smell is gone. It doesn't have a strong smell either. I've used it to get rid of vomit smell on carpet. It worked for me. Good Luck

Answer 3

Clean it First!

Allow the car to air out for as long as possible, preferably outside. If weather is a factor, air the car out inside a garage, but whatever you do, don’t close it up.

Set an open bag of charcoal in the car. Charcoal is one of the best natural products you can use to absorb and get rid of odors, and after your car smells fresh and clean, you can still use the charcoal for outdoor grilling.

Many truck drivers use coffee grounds to get rid of bad odors from their trailers after hauling fresh onions and other strong smelling loads. As the coffee grounds dry, they absorb odors and leave behind nothing more than the scent of freshly brewed coffee. You could try this too!

Vinegar is another natural product that absorbs and neutralizes all types of odors. Set a bowl of white vinegar in your car to get rid of bad odors left behind after a particularly malodorous mishap. For best results, let the vinegar set undisturbed, after the car has aired out, until the odor has dissipated.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

Meguiars makes some car odor stuff, Febreze might be better- no cover up, but something that actually neutralizes the odor. Also try Nature's Miracle (pet store) or a pro detailer.

Answer 5

I use the little shark steam cleaner. Just put water in it let it get hot and steam the seats and carpet. Cleans, deodorizes and sanitizes. Can buy at Mervyns or somewhere like that for about 99.00 dollars, but well worth it i clean in the nicks and crannies of things with it.. I love it..

Answer 6

you could obtain enzymatic cleansers out of your community puppy or feed save in many circumstances. The enzymes get down deep to rid the scent extra so than in basic terms protecting it. actual provide it a competent scrub with easy cleansing soap and water answer or a puppy carpet cleanser first to rid the preliminary urine (attempt youngster's n' Pets, ascertain, Woolite, or Bissell puppy Carpet cleanser), then make the main of the enzymes. in case you have a sprint carpet spot cleanser, those additionally artwork nicely. I also have a gap cleanser that I even have used in my vehicle and use in my domicile for my cats whilst they ascertain they could desire to have a pee someplace they could desire to not, it extremely works super whilst mixed with the above concepts. remember too that urine is acidic, I even have in the previous used baking soda and vinegar whilst on a funds with fulfillment, in spite of the undeniable fact that it leaves the carpet slightly crunchy for a mutually as. Oh and in case you could grab a blacklight, you could spot the 'spot' extra useful in which you could clean, just to ascertain you particularly have been given all of it. Cheers.

Answer 7

use simple green.