how do you get rid of the smell of rancid milk from the boot of a car?

Answer 1

Try washing with hydrogen peroxide. The handy release of oxygen when it contacts organics and or infection should kill those nasty bacteria causing the stink, and lighten up any hair you have on them too. I say that is a reason to be happy. So be happy and STINK NO MORE!

Answer 2

Odor ban first to clean than -Better idea - Someone else mentioned charcoal. I have the perfect product that I've used for years and know dozens of other people that use it. It is a product called FRIDGE IT odor absorbers. It is a little purple cube with an incredible activated carbon filter inside that is really, really, great. It works so much better than baking soda and all those sprays and fragrances that just cover up smells and doesn't get rid of them. Also, alot of sprays have warning statements about being eye irritant. The carbon literally absorbs and eliminates the odors and works for a long time. Just place a couple of these in car and trunk. I use this product everywhere including car(smoke and pet smells), storage, closets, my fridge and also under sinks, near trash and have friends that use it on cat litter box and also diaper pails - it's that good. I really recommend it. You can buy it in kitchen gadget sections in stores like walmart and linens and things. I also think camping world sells it. Someone else even said available in England. Definitely worth trying

Answer 3

First clean the area normally with a carpet shampoo. Then if it still smells, go to a pet store and get a product that removes urine and feces smells caused by animals. That contains enzymes which neutralize any biological molecules, of which rancid milk is one. After a thorough shampooing and spraying there won't be any smell.

Answer 4

Sponge your car boot with undiluted White Vinegar leave on for several hours then rinse with cool water and blot dry with clean dry towel then allow to dry with a dry towel and heavy object placed over it over night then just remove the next day then sprinkle Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) let sit for about two hours then vacuum up your rancid milk smell will be gone. Good Luck !

Answer 5

try spraying lemon juice in there -ever seen Kim and Aggie 'How clean is your house' they always use this as an alternative to room deodoriser - otherwise cut up some lemons and place them in the boot for a day or two so the smell gets into every part of the boot.

good luck.

Answer 6

Try with Milton or any other Sterilizing Solution used to Sterilize new born baby´s bottles. Your carpet can be washed with this too , Make sure the carpet is rinsed properly and hang out to dry in the fresh air

Answer 7

if i was u leave a couple of countainer of baking soda in your car and make sure clean it first and make sure the car is seal up . what happens baking soda sucks up the smell but you have to change it every so offen. I learn this off of myth buster. good luck . oh and that stuff is good to take smells out of the Ferg to.

Answer 8

Lemon juice or vinegar. Milk is alakaline and any acid product will help remove the smell.

Answer 9

Spray Febreeze or an equivalent, generic product, available in auto supply stores or with cleaning supplies in other stores.
Add patience.

I had this problem and the spray helped it go away. The foul odor diminished eventually.

Answer 10

sprinkle with bicarb of soda leave for half an hour and vac off, for a better smell try adding some crushed dried lavender or herbs to the bicarb first and treat the same way.

Answer 11

lactic acid, so a good alkaline should clear the smell. try swepps tonic water mixed with ground up chalk. dont use bleach, you'll wreck the boot carpet. after you apply the mix shampoo the boot.