Car stinks of dog.. help!

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

So I have just bought a leather seated Tiguan that is great in every way, but it does smell somewhat of dog. Not overpowering but its definitely evident one has been in there when you get in and get a whiff.. I have hoovered it, wiped everything down with dettol, been at it with Lenor spray, carpet odour remover spray and Febreeze and it still stinks..

Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Leave the windows open?

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Leave the windows open?

I have tried that but also we are on a fairly busy street and I don't want anyone to break into it! It's not like a acutely fresh smell, more like a remnants of what was once a strong smell...
I probably sound like I've lost the plot!

 

[teapot]

Might be worth keeping a neutradol box in it, or a couple? They're pretty good!

Original Gel | Neutradol

NEUTRADOL ORIGINAL GEL ODOUR DESTROYER, the power orb that leaves the air smelling fresh and clean for up to 90 days. Economical and practical to...

www.neutradol.com

 

[Meredith]

White vinegar?
Baking soda?

 

[SkylarkAscending]

Not sure what the problem is, every car I’ve had stinks of dog

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Not sure what the problem is, every car I’ve had stinks of dog

Every one I have had stinks of horse, which I don't mind, but I have to admit that I cannot abide the lingering smell of dog!

Might be worth keeping a neutradol box in it, or a couple? They're pretty good!

Original Gel | Neutradol

NEUTRADOL ORIGINAL GEL ODOUR DESTROYER, the power orb that leaves the air smelling fresh and clean for up to 90 days. Economical and practical to...

www.neutradol.com

Ahh I was wondering if these do what they say they do, or the odour bombs you can get.

White vinegar?
Baking soda?

Tried vinegar, baking soda I haven't - Do you just put it on the carpet?

 

[Meredith]

I’d try in shallow dish, you won’t have to clean it up.

 

[Mrs Jingle]

Another vote for Nueterdol.

 

[Burnerbee]

This is for cars that smell of sick but it’ll work for dogs too https://thehappyhousecleaning.co.uk...nd-get-rid-of-the-sick-smell-out-of-your-car/

good luck!

(sprays will only mask the smell - and, if you’re anything like me, probably make you feel ill)

 

[Cadbury]

I know it’s messy but try sprinkling baking soda all over the carpets and leaving it overnight, then hoover up in the morning, that should help.

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

The baking soda is in the dish! Fingers crossed... if not then Nueterdol it is

 

[Parrotperson]

So I have just bought a leather seated Tiguan that is great in every way, but it does smell somewhat of dog. Not overpowering but its definitely evident one has been in there when you get in and get a whiff.. I have hoovered it, wiped everything down with dettol, been at it with Lenor spray, carpet odour remover spray and Febreeze and it still stinks..

Does anyone have any ideas?

Someone once told me that if you leave a bag of fresh grass clippings in a car it removes all smells. No idea if it works but if you still have a problem in a couple of months give it a try!

 

[Highmileagecob]

Any chance you can get it valeted?

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Any chance you can get it valeted?

I just lost my job so not really wanting to spend too much right now until I know what my last pay packet looks like. I toolk it to the place up the road who charges £12 for just an interior but it made no difference

 

[poiuytrewq]

Have you seen those air freshener cans that valaters use?
You set them in the foot well with all the doors shut and the air con on flat out then set the off. They take about 10 minutes and apparently get into the fabric etc.
they did a good job on ours.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

So I have just bought a leather seated Tiguan that is great in every way, but it does smell somewhat of dog. Not overpowering but its definitely evident one has been in there when you get in and get a whiff.. I have hoovered it, wiped everything down with dettol, been at it with Lenor spray, carpet odour remover spray and Febreeze and it still stinks..

Does anyone have any ideas?

I would get an air freshener for now, then when it is warmer get a car valet and do a complete car clean, seats, carpet windows the lots.

 

[ecb89]

Have you seen those air freshener cans that valaters use?
You set them in the foot well with all the doors shut and the air con on flat out then set the off. They take about 10 minutes and apparently get into the fabric etc.
they did a good job on ours.

I was going to suggest the same

 

[poiuytrewq]

I was going to suggest the same

What are they called? Do you know?

 

[Mrs Jingle]

Here is a link to what the professionals would use.

Meguiar's - Air Re-Fresher Odor Eliminator 59ml (various)

Meguiar's - Whole Car Air Re-Fresher Odor Eliminator 59ml A single use odour remover that removes the toughest odours throughout the entire interior of a car, truck or SUV. By using the car's recirculated air system, the Meguiar's Air Re-Fresher will circulate throughout the inside of your vehicl

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

 

[ecb89]

What are they called? Do you know?

Car air freshener bomb or something like that

 

[Clodagh]

Please be careful none of these chemicals recommended are bad for dogs.
I have been using my car as a shoot wagon since September and it’s beyond vile. It will be off to the men at the old airfield soon…

 

[poiuytrewq]

Please be careful none of these chemicals recommended are bad for dogs.
I have been using my car as a shoot wagon since September and it’s beyond vile. It will be off to the men at the old airfield soon…

It’s made me think, I don’t ever get in my little van and smell dog, however it really must. The entire back is basically a dog bed and it’s used for taking them out walking or whatever. It must stink and I must be nose blind

 

[poiuytrewq]

OP Clodagh has made a good point. I’ve only used the can things I said about in our car that the dogs don’t go in.
I’m not sure from your original post if you will be taking dogs out?
If not I do reccomend but maybe do check if you are!
Bicarbonate of soda I feel be worth a try otherwise. I sprinkle it on dog pee or other nasties and it does seem to work.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I'd try and make some lemon sachets or maybe use lavendar bags. Put them over the heaters as you drive.

 

[Petalpoos]

Another vote for sprinkling baking soda over everything then hoovering it up the next day

 

[AmyMay]

Raw onion apparently works and absorbs stinky smells.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Raw onion apparently works and absorbs stinky smells.

Give me dog anyday

 

[pistolpete]

I’d buy a bag of haylage and stick on the back seat. Love the smell of it!!

 

[blitznbobs]

Febreeze