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If you have vomit in your car, get rid of it immediately. If not cleaned properly, the area can leave stains and odors that are difficult to remove. Nausea is so acidic that the interior of a vehicle can be damaged if not cleaned quickly. This can degrade the vehicle when you resell or exchange a new vehicle. Don't worry, you can use household products to clean up the vomit.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Treat new vomit

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   Clean up solid matter. You can use a spatula to remove the vomit, or use a thick cloth or tissue to remove it.

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   Absorb water. Use absorbent cloth or tissue paper hard enough to absorb but not too hard to cause the liquid to be pushed deeper down the surface.

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   Sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda over the working surface. Baking soda will absorb the smell of vomiting. Wait about 30 minutes, then use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum up baking soda.

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   Prepare a cleaning solution. Make sure the solution is effective on a material that needs cleaning, such as leather, upholstery, plastic, or carpet. While you can buy commercial cleaning products that are suitable for each material, you can also mix these cleaners yourself:
   • For leather upholstery: Mix a paste made of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part warm water.
   • For vinyl, fabric, plastic or carpet materials: Mix 8 parts warm water with 1 part white vinegar. Add half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of dish soap and stir.

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   Scrub the stain. Place the cleaning solution on the vomit, using a lint-free cloth to scrub away the stain. If the stain has gotten into your car's carpet, you may need a stiff brush.

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   Wipe with clean water. Use a damp or damp lint-free cloth to remove the cleaning solution as clean as possible.
   • Use a damp (not wet) cloth to clean the leather upholstery.
   • Use a wet cloth to clean vinyl, cloth, plastic, or carpeting. If you have used a large amount of cleaning solution, you will find that rinsing is very effective with aerosol rinsing.

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   Use an extra lint-free cloth to dry. If possible, use a white cotton cloth to see the stain seep into the towel each time.

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   Open all doors to dry completely. Depending on the weather and where the car is parked, you may need to use a fan or a hair dryer to dry quickly. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Treat dry vomit

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   Scrub or scrape away any dry crumbs. Depending on the surface to be cleaned, you can use a stiff or soft brush. Old toothbrushes also work when needed.
   • Scrape off dry debris from upholstery and brush it off with a small brush or vacuum cleaner.

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   Moisten the stain with detergent solution. You can use any product that is safe for the surface to be cleaned. Commercial products for cleaning carpets, leather or upholstery are effective; Even clothes stain removers can be used on surfaces like fabrics or rugs. You can also make your own.
   • If you are cleaning leather upholstery, mix the dough with 3 parts baking soda and 1 part warm (not hot) water.
   • If the surface to be cleaned is of a material such as vinyl, cloth, plastic or carpet, you can mix 8 parts warm (not hot) water with 1 part white vinegar. Add half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of dish soap and stir well.

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   Leave the solution on the stain. For deep stains, you should wait until the cleaning solution dries, then re-wet it with the solution again and wait a few more minutes before cleaning.
   • This will ensure the solution soaks into the stain, then you can remove any stains from the dry vomit.

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   Use a brush to scrub the solution on the stain. In order for the solution to penetrate the stain, you need to use a brush with the hardest type within the safe limit of the material to be handled.
   • Certain surfaces such as vinyl and leather will get scratched if they are brushed with a hard brush, so you need to use a sponge or a soft brush to clean these materials. For carpets or upholstery, use a brush as hard as possible without damaging the surface.

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   Absorb with water until all solution is removed. You should not wet the surface of the chair, but use enough water to clean the solution.
   • Dip a rag in clean water, soak it in the solution and squeeze out the water. Repeat until the cleaning solution is absorbed and the stain is gone.

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   Rent a steam cleaner to deal with stubborn stains. If all of the above fail, you may need a professional steam cleaning method. You can rent a carpet cleaner to clean carpets and upholstery in the car.
   • Do not use a steam vacuum cleaner for stains on leather, plastic or vinyl.
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Method 3 of 3: Deodorizing in cars

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   Open all car doors. Any unpleasant odors are significantly reduced if the air is drained out. Before, during, and after cleaning the vomit ground, make sure to open the doors to allow the air in the car to get out.
   • Only open the car door when parked outdoors, do not do this in the garage. The garage doesn't have enough air circulating for this to work.

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   Try to treat the vomitus as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more liquid in the vomit will seep into your car's mattress.
   • During the hot season, vomit will smell worse if left for a long time.

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   Try baking soda and essential oils to deodorize. Baking soda is a traditional method used to remove unpleasant odors; it actually has a deodorizing and deodorizing effect. You can use baking soda with a little essential oil to get rid of the nausea in your car.
   • Mix a few tablespoons of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil you like. Any essential oil with a pleasant smell will work, but the scent of lemon or orange is especially effective in deodorizing. Simply put baking soda and essential oils in a plastic container with a lid and shake well.
   • After cleaning the vomiting site, moisten and sprinkle the baking soda and essential oils over the area, cover and wait about 10 minutes, then use a vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda.

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   Use car perfumes if none of the above are successful. If an unpleasant odor persists in the car, you can drown it out with car perfumes.
   • Try an essential oil that hangs from your rearview mirror, a gel or powder to sprinkle it on your car and then suck it up. All of these products bring a fresh scent in the car.
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Advice

• Prepare plastic zippered bags of 4 liters in the car. When someone is car sick, the bags can be used to vomit and be locked until you can stop somewhere to dispose of the bag.
• If the vomit of a person or object could contain germs, wear rubber or latex gloves to avoid contact with germs.

What you need

• Latex gloves (optional)
• Absorbent cloth or paper towels
• Dredge powder (optional)
• Detergent box
• Baking soda
• Vacuum cleaner
• White vinegar
• Warm water
• Soap for washing dishes
• Lint-free fabric
• Spray bottle (optional)
• Hard brush (if carpet cleaning is required)
• Hair dryer or fan (optional)