NFT: HELP… removing putrid smell from car

but ozone generating machines are supposed to be great for odor removal.

Sprinkle a layer of baking soda and let it sit for 24 hours. Vacuum it up and apply another layer. You may have to do it a few times.

If that doesn't work i suggest pulling all of the fabric in your trunk, do some more aggressive shampooing and letting it dry in the sun for a day or two.

In comment 15382439 eclipz928 said:

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Sprinkle a layer of baking soda and let it sit for 24 hours. Vacuum it up and apply another layer. You may have to do it a few times. If that doesn't work i suggest pulling all of the fabric in your trunk, do some more aggressive shampooing and letting it dry in the sun for a day or two.

I think part two is the only way to solve this. Pull the carpet and shampoo it.

But I’ve shampooed it at home and twice at a local car wash. I also put down a layer of baking soda, agitated it, and vacuumed up last night. Slight improvement but it’s still pungent. I’ll probably end up doing it a few more times until I can get a carpet steaming pet odor removal company to look at it.

Thanks for the tips thus far.

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You could just keep driving around town and keep the deer away

In comment 15382446 eli4life said:

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You could just keep driving around town and keep the deer away

I left the doors and trunk open all night, with the keys inside. Almost worth having someone take it! We’re usually swarmed with deer and haven’t seen one all day.

In comment 15382450 Dang Man said:

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............ We’re usually swarmed with deer and haven’t seen one all day.

Well, you have proved the stuff works. You could collect fees from the neighbors for humane deer control.

Karen!"

In comment 15382453 pjcas18 said:

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The second I saw this thread, I knew someone would post this

In comment 15382456 redwhiteandbigblue said:

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Karen!"

Lmao I was going to post this

giants playbooks........toss it out!

And use a car bomb air freshener if that doesn’t work replace the carpet.

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no scent or anything is going to get rid of the smell, it will just mask it..

If they shampooed it, and did a good job, it most likely seeped through and is underneath, which means you got rip up the liner and clean underneath..

The smell may never go away fully

Milk leaked all over the trunk. It was horrible when it spoiled. Ended up tearing out the liner and driving the car with an unlined trunk.

Every car I've owned since has had a trunk or cargo area liner... like a weather-tech. And milk is always transported in a water-proof bag.

absorbs some odors. spread it , leave it, vacuum it

How do you remove the putrid smell from the Giants

on your resolution to this. I think you've got to remove the damaged lining/affected carpet and get it replaced.

Sooner

Giants game on the car radio

Thanks to everyone for their ideas and the comedic relief. I’ve aired it out 24 hours a day for two days and after two shampoos and scrubbing with vinegar and baking soda I had a professional steam cleaner have a go at it yesterday afternoon. It’s a bit better but still noticeable. Unfortunately it’s an SUV so the trunk is exposed to the entire car. I think with time it’ll air out but between now and then I’ll be sharing my wife’s car. If not better by end of week I’ll have it steamed clean again.

For those who have suggested removing the liner. I did that and washed it out but it didn’t all stay in the liner. Some dropped into the underneath portion where the spare sits. And some got in the surrounding fabric. That’s the biggest issue. I called the dealership and replacing the upholstery is very expensive. It’s a lease and the manufacturer is pretty stringent so doing it on my own isn’t an option.

In comment 15385078 gidiefor said:

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How do you remove the putrid smell from the Giants

That might be even harder. Think I remove my stink before the Giants do theirs.

In comment 15387154 Dang Man said:

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Thanks to everyone for their ideas and the comedic relief. I’ve aired it out 24 hours a day for two days and after two shampoos and scrubbing with vinegar and baking soda I had a professional steam cleaner have a go at it yesterday afternoon. It’s a bit better but still noticeable. Unfortunately it’s an SUV so the trunk is exposed to the entire car. I think with time it’ll air out but between now and then I’ll be sharing my wife’s car. If not better by end of week I’ll have it steamed clean again. For those who have suggested removing the liner. I did that and washed it out but it didn’t all stay in the liner. Some dropped into the underneath portion where the spare sits. And some got in the surrounding fabric. That’s the biggest issue. I called the dealership and replacing the upholstery is very expensive. It’s a lease and the manufacturer is pretty stringent so doing it on my own isn’t an option.

Spill a big bottle of Febreeze in there...