Time is of the essence when you have vomit in a car.A stain and odor can be left if the area isn't properly cleaned.Vomit can cause damage to the interior of your car if it isn't removed quickly.This can affect the value of your car.There are products that can be used to clean up vomit.
Step 1: Pick something up.
If you want to remove pieces, you can use a spatula, cloth or thick paper towel.
Step 2: Put the vomit in a container to get rid of excess water.
Press on an absorbent cloth or paper towel just hard enough to absorb liquid, but not so hard that you force the vomit further into the underlying surface.
Step 3: Baking soda can be spread over the area you're cleaning.
The odor of vomit will be absorbed by this.After 30 minutes, vacuum the baking soda.
Step 4: Use a liquid cleaning solution.
If you want to clean leather, upholstery, plastic, or carpeting, you need a solution that works on that material.Baking soda and water can be used to make a paste for leather upholstery.For vinyl, cloth, plastic, or carpeting, mix eight parts warm water with one part white vinegar.Add a little dishwashing liquid and stir thoroughly.
Step 5: The stain needs to be cleaned.
Use a lint-free cloth to scrub the vomit stain after applying the liquid cleaning solution.If the stain has penetrated your car's carpeting, you may need to use a hard-bristle brush.
Step 6: The area should be rinse with clean water.
To remove as much of the cleaning solution as possible, use a wet or damp lint-free cloth.To clean leather upholstery, use a damp cloth.To clean plastic or carpeting, use a wet cloth.If you've used a lot of cleaning solution, you may be able to use a squirt bottle for rinsing.
Step 7: Use more lint-free cloths to dry the area.
If you have them, you should use white cotton cloths to see that the stain is being lifted.Continue blotting until there is no stain on the upholstery or blotting cloth.
Step 8: To allow the area to dry, open all of your doors and windows.
Depending on the weather, you may want to use a hair dryer or set up a fan to speed up the drying process.
Step 9: Dry pieces or crusts can be scrubbed or wiped off.
You can use either a stiff or soft bristled brush.An old toothbrush can be used in a pinch.Remove the dried crust from the upholstery with a small brush or vacuum cleaner.
Step 10: Prepare the area with a liquid cleaning solution.
You can use any solution that is safe.If you want to remove stains from carpets, leather, or upholstery, you can use a laundry stain removal product.You can come up with your own solution.Baking soda can be used to make a paste if you want to clean leather upholstery.If you want to clean vinyl, cloth, plastic, or carpeting, mix eight parts warm water with one part white vinegar.Add a small amount of dishwashing liquid and mix well.
Step 11: The solution should sit on the stain.
For set-in stains, you should let the solution sit until it dries, then re-wet the stain with a second time and let it sit for a few more minutes before scrubbing.When you scrub the stain, you can remove all of the vomit.
Step 12: Use a brush to clean the stain.
To penetrate the dried stain, use the hardest brush you can safely use.You'll need to use a sponge or soft bristled brush if you want to scratch vinyl or leather.The firmest brush is the one that will not damage the surface.
Step 13: Wait until the solution is removed and then Blot with water.
You don't want to saturate the surface of your car seat or carpet, but you need to use enough water to remove the cleaning solution.If that doesn't work, try dipping a wash rag in water and blotting it on the solution.When you've soaked up all the cleaning solution, the stain should come up.
Step 14: Rent a steam cleaner to get rid of stubborn stains.
You may need to resort to professional steam cleaning if all else fails.If you want to use a carpet cleaner in your car, you can rent one from a big box home store.Don't use a steam cleaner to clean leather, plastic, or vinyl.
Step 15: You can open the doors and windows.
If the smell has the chance to air out, it will go away quickly.Before, during, and after cleaning out the vomit, be sure to let your car air out a bit with the doors open.Don't put the car in the garage, but in your driveway or parking lot.There isn't enough air circulation in the garage for this to work.
Step 16: As soon as possible, wash the vomit.
The vomit will get into your upholstery if you don't let it sit in the car.If you don't let the vomit sit there, it will putrefy and make a rotten smell.
Step 17: Baking soda and essential oils are good ways to get rid of the smell.
Baking soda can be used to eliminate all kinds of nasty smells.Baking soda and essential oil can be used to eliminate the smell of vomit from your car.Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the baking soda mixture.Lemon or orange are good at eliminating odors.There is a plastic container with a lid that you can shake the baking soda and oil in.Sprinkle the baking soda and essential oil mixture on top of the vomit spot after cleaning it up.Allow the vomit to sit for ten minutes on the surface.The baking soda can be vacuumed up with a hose attachment.
Step 18: If it fails, try a car air freshener.
If the smell is still present in your car, you can use a commercial car air freshener.You can try the type that hangs from your mirror, the gel that sticks to your console, or the powder that you sprinkle on and vacuum up.You can leave your car smelling nice and fresh with any of these.