Rotting Meat Smell in Car
I've tried EVERYTHING I can think of to get the smell out of the car, but nothing is working. I just read the article about the mice and the use of borox. I cleaned out the car totally, but some of the blood got into the carpet, and I am guessing that is what is smelling so terribly bad.
I scrubbed it with some household carpet cleaners. I don't want to end up having to pull up the carpet, but I fear that might be my only option. I'm in Texas, so it's quite hot right now. I don't know if the smell is ever going to leave, but I can't stand to get into the vehicle. Any ideas on how to get rid of the smell would be greatly appreciated.
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RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car
One time when I suddenly had one horrible smell in my car, and I slowly found out that a gallon of milk had leaked into my trunk, and my daughter didn't tell me about it. The only thing that worked to get rid of that smell was white vinegar poured until the carpeting was soaking with the vinegar, and I left the trunk lid open for several days, and when it dried, it looked perfectly fine, and no smell since.
Post by Kas2
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Some meat was accidentally left in a bag in the rear floor board my vehicle for about 2 days. The smell is horrendous to say the least and it's not even hot weather. I tried pouring 2 pints of hydrogen peroxide on it and it worked temporarily but the smell was back the next day. I should add that the smell is not as bad as it was before but it is still there.
The peroxide did remove the blood stain 100%! My carpet is a light gray color so I am not going to try the tomato juice for fear that it will stain it. I'm off to try the white vinegar right now to see if it will take out the remaining odor. I will post the results in a couple of days. Wish me luck!
I really feel bad for anyone having to deal with this situation. Yuck!
Post By Samantha (Guest Post)
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Sorry about the liver, I can't imagine the odor ~ I had a pan of turkey and gravy spill all over the back seat, very greasy as well. At first it smelled like a restaurant in my car, but after a week, well, yuk. I hope by now you have removed the odor. But for future smells or people just now looking for help.
I remember hearing about tomato juice removing bad odors, including skunk odor and vomit. That is also good to use when giving a dog a bath that has rolled in something and the odor will not leave under normal shampooing. In many cases no one wants to use tomato juice and stain the area, but on dark carpet...
Also, there is an old method of using charcoal, and or newspapers to absorb the odors.
For me, I'll try anything when it comes to stuff like this. Right now I am scrubbing with white vinegar as the seat is a light color.
Good luck, hope you got the smell out!
Post By Diane (Guest Post)
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I have the same problem and I feel for you. I'm online right now to search for some help. I agree greatly the smell is terrible. I left meat on the floor in the front seat under a towel. (about 4-5 days)
Post By Jenn (Guest Post)
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coffee grounds got the gasoline smell out my garage maybe that will help
Post By kath (Guest Post)
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When I want to get blood out of clothing..I just use shaving cream. It works like a charm. Good luck
Post By chev37 (Guest Post)
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When I get blood on my clothing a pour hydrogen peroxide on the spot. I wait until it quits bubbling and then I rinse. It might work in your car if you pat it out with rags or paper towels.
Post By Red (Guest Post)
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PLEASE be careful about leaving the trunk open. Children like to hide and that would possibly be an "open" invitation. I remember hearing about some children dying in a trunk they crawled in and then couldn't get out.
Post By Diana (Guest Post)
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Don't know if this will work but I would try soaking the area where you think the blood spilled in vinegar. I would pour it freely over the area - get it really wet. If blood is in the carpet the smell won't leave until the blood is gone. Using alot of vinegar may rinse out the blood and remove any remaining smell. Leave the trunk open so it can dry well.
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
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Once the carpet is dry, sprinkle baking soda all over it. Heavily. Let set a few days. Vacuum up the baking soda and then clean.
Find a car wash that has an upholstery cleaning brush on it. Usually there is only one available. They are not in ever stall. You may have to ask the attendant if they have them. It is real similar to a rug cleaner but it is in the car wash for doing your seats, etc. I use this to clean my kids' car seats too. This may help with some of that.
Some trunk carpeting will pull up without you having to ruin it. You may be able to pull it up and wash both sides. If you can't find a car wash that has the upholstery cleaner, you can rent a steam cleaner and ask them to add on the upholstery cleaning brush to the rental. $20-30 for a rental may be much cheaper than replacing the whole carpet.
If Texas is having dry weather right now, if you are able to have your car within your sight for the day, I would let it set with the trunk lid open or at least cracked to air and dry it out.
Post By Tawnda (Guest Post)
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