Doggy smell

Grumpysally

Any suggestions as to what I can use to get rid of the odour of old dog from my new to me car upholstery. The garage has valeted it but it's still lingering. I don't want to use too much air freshener because I'll just be replacing an organic stink for a chemical stink.
Thanks

born_again

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/360823/best-dog-smell-removers-cars-air-fresheners-eliminate-wet-dog-odour

teaselMay

The aerosol cans of spray on, leave to dry, vaccuum off foam are worth a try, usually a couple of pounds in discount shops or a fiver for branded stuff.

Biological clothes detergent (Daz etc) in a carpet cleaner works too.

tacpot12

Don't try any wash it, you are likely to make it worse. You might try Febreeze Pet Odour Fabric Spray. You want a dry or slightly wet product so that the fabric doesn't get too wet. Too much water will activate the smell and make it worse. 

Runner_Duck

Some people recommend using bicarbonate of soda to get rid of smells. Sprinkle it over dry carpets and seats, leave for a few hours then vacuum. Another suggestion to leave an open container of sodium bicarb in the car to freshen the air.

Brie

Runner_Duck said:

Some people recommend using bicarbonate of soda to get rid of smells. Sprinkle it over dry carpets and seats, leave for a few hours then vacuum. Another suggestion to leave an open container of sodium bicarb in the car to freshen the air.

I was about to say that!!  Check the DIY places to see if they have the 1 kilo boxes of it.  Used to get mine from Wilko years back......but sadly not needed it since I decluttered the cats.

Grumpysally

born_again said:

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/360823/best-dog-smell-removers-cars-air-fresheners-eliminate-wet-dog-odour

Thank you. I've ordered the AirVidox odour  eliminator. I shall report back with results

Grumpysally

Thanks everyone. I usually prefer the least chemical option but in this instance I'm going for the odour bomb as I know from experience how stubborn doggy smells are. Hopefully it will do the trick. I will report back once I've done it.

400ixl

Odour bomb will likely get some of the smell out, but not all. If it is still a problem then I would find a car detailer who has got an ozone machine, although should only be used if no one will be in the car for a while who smokes as it will affect them.

Glad

I can thoroughly recommend this 
https://www.topdogturf.co.uk/product/pong-buster-indoor-odour-eradicator/

M1kes

A few years ago i had a car that a smoker had previously owned I don't smoke and it stank (in my opinion).
The problem with air fresheners or sprays is you are just masking one smell with another.

I used an old-fashioned tip that works for getting rid of paint smells which also works for other smells too, which is white vinegar.  Put a bowl (or two) of it in the car footwells or boot whilst its parked/overnight ideally do this for a few days - not while the car driven or is moving - you do not want it to spill! It slowly evaporates and removes any lingering odours, there will be a smell of vinegar but it will quickly go away.
(nb make sure its proper white vinegar)