Getting rid of smells in the car

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lisa110rry wrote: »

Don't know whether this will help, but a few weeks ago, my dog was very ill, I think she picked up some poison put down for something else (we live in the country). Unfortunately, she was very sick on the way to the vet.

Off topic I know, but there have been a couple of dogs die here because someone has been putting poisoned meat down on the common. :eek: Hope yours is alright

Iceweasel

markelock wrote: »

Its a 2010 Verso (7 seater). I don't often have the aircon on, but that was something I picked up on from previous threads on here, to use a bit more.

I think it's a perfect storm of all things to be honest, dogs, wet shoes, bloody kids and possibly undiscovered species of bacteria that grow on leftover haribos.

I don't think there are any leaks, but I'll check it over at the weekend, after a vacuum

I didn't know that Versos had air-con - I would have thought they had Climate Control - but whatever system you have switch it on and don't switch it off - ever.

But check when the cabin filter / pollen filter was last changed - if it was over a year ago, get a new one.

It's a regular service item that is often missed.

worried_jim

ariba10 wrote: »

Wash the Dog?

Crack the window when you let rip.

scotsbob

I found Autoglym Odour Eliminator so good that I use it at home to mask cooking and cigarette odours.


I have found Gliptone Leather Cleaner gives a pleasant long lasting smell. Even if you have no leather in your car just wipe some on the dashboard, then you have that new car smell for a couple of weeks.

maninthestreet

BBQ briquettes crushed up and left on a tray in the car overnight might help.

Bigphil1474

Get the kids to clean it out every weekend - save money, and they might treat it a bit nicer if they're the ones having to clean it.