Funky Food Smell?

[okstatepike]

There was a subway sandwich left, in the bag, in my car while I was out of town (i was told it was thrown away, but whatever). Now there is a funky old meat smell in the car. What can get it out? I was thinking of starting with that Oust air sanitizer, any ideas?

 

[brwill2005]

You can cover it up with fragrances, but to remove it you are going to need an ozone machine, or an odor fogger. Over time, however, the smell will dissipate.

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

I've had pretty good luck with these: http://www.topoftheline.com/odorbomb.html . They won't replace an ozone machine if someone died in the car, etc, but for a minor funky smell they should get the job done.

 

[RCBuddha]

Can you let the car "air out"? Maybe park it in a garage with the windows down and a fan blowing fresh air into it? I would clean the interior top to bottom and spray a little unscented lysol into the a/c vents. Good luck!

 

[Glossmaster]

I've recently found some stuff that really works on all kinds of odors. It's called Zero Odor. This stuff is a molecular odor eliminator. Doesn't cover odors up with fragrances. You can find it online only, at ZeroOdorStore.com

 

[imported_rachelanne16]

If you want to first try something pretty cheap and widely available, hit the area where the bag was with some Fabreeze. It is targeted for pet odors, but it neutralizes a lot of other funky smells, IMHO.



(edit: it's Febreeze)

 

[White95Max]

You could also try the new Meg's Odor Eliminator. I have a bottle but I haven't used it yet. Actually I think I'll go spray some in the Protege to get that smell out from the THREE air fresheners that the previous owner had under the seat.

 

[salty]

I think you are talking about a rotten meat smell. Because it is not touching anything, it has permeated the interior. Ozone should work, as should a good odor bomb. You could also strip the interior with a good odor chemical cleaner. Remember that most of the smell is in the soft surfaces, like fabric.



I think that your problem would also go away, with time and maybe your fav. fragrance to cover it up.

 

[okstatepike]

Thanks, I ordered the odor bomb, we'll see how they do.

 

[salty]

Make sure you put the bomb in a bowl, if you plan to release the whole can. It will be overkill and might " wet " the headliner. I would recommend that you fog the car for about 15 seconds, spray all areas and then close it up for a few hours or overnight ( if you spray heavy you will have to do the windows). You might have to do this a few times. Let it air out before entering. If the can doesn't have a "spray can style" cap or nozzle, look for one that fits.

 

[imported_fooked]

Did you get a chance to use the odor bomb yet? I just got some today for a nasty car and wanted to see what kind of results others had before using mine.



Thanks,

 

[okstatepike]

I ordered it over the net and its still on the way, it looks like it will be a few more days.