Rotting Meat Smell in Car

RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By Samantha (Guest Post) 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! Posted on 01/01/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By Diane (Guest Post) 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! Posted on 12/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By Jenn (Guest Post) 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) Posted on 09/05/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By kath (Guest Post) coffee grounds got the gasoline smell out my garage maybe that will help Posted on 07/16/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By chev37 (Guest Post) When I want to get blood out of clothing..I just use shaving cream. It works like a charm. Good luck Posted on 06/26/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By Red (Guest Post) 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. Posted on 05/12/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By Diana (Guest Post) 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. Posted on 05/10/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By (Guest Post) 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. Posted on 05/10/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Rotting Meat Smell in Car By Tawnda (Guest Post) 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. Posted on 05/08/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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