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how to eliminate foul odor inside the car

how to eliminate foul odor inside the car

Guyz,please advice on how i could remove a very foul odor out of my car.Last weekend we have gone crab catching,and on our way home fluids from the crabs leak (as we catch the crabs thru spears) on the cars carpet (I discovered on the next morning that i have a very bad rotten smell inside my car, i tried to clean it with detergent soap and water.but the odor still remain.my car is hatchback,so you could imagine how bad the smell everytime u get inside the car.

Infos & suggestion will be very much appreciated.Thanks a lot!
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Sat, 11/10/2008 - 9:23pm

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keep it all wondows open and sunroof if you have and park it under sunshine as long as possible or take out carpet and clean it and let it dry
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 9:42pm
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There is actually is machine for this, removes cigarette smells etc. It uses ozone to get rid of the smell, car detailers should have them.
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:12pm
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I take my car to a car wash. They can remove any kind of smell (rotten fish or any thing. Just have to pay for it.
Or u can place ur car open in sun for a while, that will do it.

Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:15pm
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baking soda could work..it's cheap and easily available..you can get them at the supermarket..usually in the baking/cake stuff section. just pour it on the offending area and leave overnight...the next day all you need to do is vacuum it away...you could also leave a cup or bowl of baking soda in the car and leave it to soak up the odour.good luck...
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:58pm
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try and burn khaboor the arabic stuff.. helps
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:10pm
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thanks zozo im also thinking of that idea.but i cant remove the carpet because im afraid to damage it.this is the carpet that covers the spare tire.and if i want to remove it,i must cut it from the carpet that's connect ed on the backseat. Ukengqatar whats that stuff?is that like an incense?thats burn on a burner connected on the cigar lighter?
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:17pm
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I have just the answer under these circumstances, I find if you buy a new car it gets rid of the smell. Otherwise you will find no one wants a lift from you in the future. Because you have a good dose of crabs!
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:18pm
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qatarjohn,carwash normally just wipes the cars body,dashboard,doorpanels,etc..with a sponge or cotton cloth,then vacuum,and tire polish. But i didnt know that they also have special ways to eliminate rotten smell out of the car.which carwsh are u talkin about?im havin my car washed on woqood and teyseer only.
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:23pm
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try ZIEBART along salwa road.
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:39pm
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you can use ArmorAll Protectant which is available in carrefour. after cleaning with that,just use a airfreshner.
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 10:40pm
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I take my car to AL Najd Washing Centre. They are located in Al-Aziziya close to Pizza Hut. Just follow the same road (move about 300 meters) and u will find a yellow big sign board AL NAJD. They normally charge Qr.150 for inside cleaning, your car will be like new i bet.
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 11:36pm
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park it under the sun with doors and sunroof open.
put ur carpets under the sun to dry instead of using any kinda machines.
belive me its 100% effective!!!
Answered on Sat, 11/10/2008 - 11:48pm
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