Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Getting rid of the smell
Wanted to get rid of strange smell in the car, and found these suggestions:
Baking Soda
Buy a pack of baking soda and transfer contents into the container that will prevent powder from spilling. Place the container somewhere in the car so that it will not move around - between the seats is a good place. Just forget about it for several weeks and let the baking soda absorb any unwanted smell in your car.
Fabric Softener Sheets
Has that new-car smell gradually turned into that old-car stench? Tuck a new dryer fabric softener sheet under each car seat to counteract musty odors and cigarette smells.
Soap
Want your car to smell nice, but tired of those tree-shaped pine deodorizers? Place a little piece of your favorite-smelling soap in a mesh bag and hang it from your rearview mirror
Vanilla Works
Use vanilla extract. Put a large amount on a piece of rag and throw it under the car seat. It will draw the odor into the rag. When it starts smelling again, use more vanilla. It works!
Fabreeze is Fabulous
Spray Fabreeze on seats, upper liner, floorboards, etc.
Try Vinegar!
Place a bowl of vinegar in the car overnight, possibly for several nights. Once the smell is gone, put a dryer sheet under both front seats for additional deodorizing.
Charcoal is the Answer
Try leaving an open bag of charcoal in the car overnight with all the windows up, of course. It might take several attempts to remove all of the lingering smell.
Apple to Keep the Odor Away
Try placing a cut up apple in a cup to get rid of the odor. Let the apple sit in the car until it starts to shrivel.
Labels: Smell