Removing Stubborn Car Odors the DealDash Way
Did you or one of the kids spill something in your car? Have you had trouble removing the odor? No problem, DealDash has some tips.
Let me tell you all a sad story. Last year, in August, I bought a brand new car. It was one of the re-designed Honda Pilots. It had a wonderful new car smell, and I was very happy with it. About a week later I did a little grocery shopping, including a rotisserie chicken. Well, at some point on the ride home, that rotisserie chicken fell onto its side, and all of the greasy juicy insides went all over my brand new carpets in the new car. I was so upset.
About a week later I did a little grocery shopping, including a rotisserie chicken. Well, at some point on the ride home, that rotisserie chicken fell onto its side, and all of the greasy juicy insides went all over my brand new carpets in the new car. I was so upset.
When I got home, of course I tried to scrub out the grease, but it left a lingering smell. And since it was August, the smell got worse by the day. Here is where my newfound knowledge of how to clean the odors out of a car will come in handy for you. Read on for some ideas.
Pat It Dry
If you have had a spill in the car, it’s important to get the liquid up right away. Immediately after a spill, clean up any excess liquid that you can see. This quick step will make it easier to clean later on. Use paper towels, napkins, or a sponge and press it against any fabric where the liquid has spilled. Keep patting until it seems relatively dry to you.
Wash Your Mats
If any of the liquid has spilled onto your floor mats, no problem. If yours are completely cloth they can just go right into the washing machine. However, most of them have a rubber backing, so for those, it’s best to hose them off. If you’d like to put a very small amount of Dawn dish detergent on them with a sponge and then hose them off, that would work fine. After that, hang them outside to dry, or leave them flat to dry.
Absorb the Odor
After you have washed the areas off the best you can, it’s time to put something in your car to absorb the odor. You can sprinkle baking soda on your carpets or cloth seats. Leave it there for a few days, and then vacuum it up. That should make your car smell a lot cleaner and fresher.
Thanks for Reading
Finally, thanks so much for reading this new DealDash article on car odor removal. Car odors are terrible, be sure to follow these tips and tricks to get rid of your problem.
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This sponsored blog post was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashTips.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.
