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Posted by LurfysMa on February 4, 2007, 3:49 pm
I'm posting this to several groups in hopes that someone will have an
answer.
I need suggestions for getting the smell or rotted fish out of the
trunk of my car and a duffel bag.
On the way home from the grocery store, one of the grocery nags tipped
over in the trunk. A couple of packages of frozen salmon fell out and
slipped behind a duffle bag. I didn't notice them.
About 3-4 weeks (!) later, I noticed a strong smell when I went into
the garage. It smelled just like a smell we had a few years back when
a rodent died in the attic. I checked around, but couldn't find
anything. Over the next day or two, it got worse.
I checked everywhere but the trunk, because it never occurred to me
that an animal could get into the truck. When I finally did, it was
awful. I pulled out the duffel bag and found the two packages. They
now looked like balloons about to explode. One of them had begun to
leak onto the side of the duffel bag the carpeted floor of the trunk.
I emptied the trunk. I was able to wash the some of the items and they
came out free of the smell. The trunk has a removable carpet pad. I
put it on the driveway and hosed it off. Still smells. I then scrubbed
it with hot water and soap. Still smells. I also tried a carpet
cleaner product and I left it in the sun for several days. Still
smells.
I thought the packages only leaked onto the removable pad, but
apparently it soaked through to the non-removable lining of the trunk
as well, as it still stinks in there.
I've been reading through old posts. Most of the recommendations are
specifically for cat or dog urine. Products like Nature's Miracle, Pet
Fresh, Knock Out, Petzyme, Mister Max, Real Ayre, plus various
mixtures of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and water.
There are also recommendations for a black light such as Stink Free
Stink-Finder.
Are these products specifically for urine or will they work on this
smell as well?
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks
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Posted by Spot on February 4, 2007, 4:12 pm
I would try the Icky Poo. It's that supposed to be the same stuff they use
to clean up human remains if it kills that odor I would image it works on
fish to.
http://www.antiickypoo.com/
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> I'm posting this to several groups in hopes that someone will have an
> answer.
> I need suggestions for getting the smell or rotted fish out of the
> trunk of my car and a duffel bag.
> On the way home from the grocery store, one of the grocery nags tipped
> over in the trunk. A couple of packages of frozen salmon fell out and
> slipped behind a duffle bag. I didn't notice them.
> About 3-4 weeks (!) later, I noticed a strong smell when I went into
> the garage. It smelled just like a smell we had a few years back when
> a rodent died in the attic. I checked around, but couldn't find
> anything. Over the next day or two, it got worse.
> I checked everywhere but the trunk, because it never occurred to me
> that an animal could get into the truck. When I finally did, it was
> awful. I pulled out the duffel bag and found the two packages. They
> now looked like balloons about to explode. One of them had begun to
> leak onto the side of the duffel bag the carpeted floor of the trunk.
> I emptied the trunk. I was able to wash the some of the items and they
> came out free of the smell. The trunk has a removable carpet pad. I
> put it on the driveway and hosed it off. Still smells. I then scrubbed
> it with hot water and soap. Still smells. I also tried a carpet
> cleaner product and I left it in the sun for several days. Still
> smells.
> I thought the packages only leaked onto the removable pad, but
> apparently it soaked through to the non-removable lining of the trunk
> as well, as it still stinks in there.
> I've been reading through old posts. Most of the recommendations are
> specifically for cat or dog urine. Products like Nature's Miracle, Pet
> Fresh, Knock Out, Petzyme, Mister Max, Real Ayre, plus various
> mixtures of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and water.
> There are also recommendations for a black light such as Stink Free
> Stink-Finder.
> Are these products specifically for urine or will they work on this
> smell as well?
> I would appreciate any suggestions.
> Thanks
> --
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Posted by LurfysMa on February 4, 2007, 5:58 pm
wrote:
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>I would try the Icky Poo. It's that supposed to be the same stuff they use
>to clean up human remains if it kills that odor I would image it works on
>fish to.
>http://www.antiickypoo.com/
Looks like it's a little cheaper on Amazon
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Posted by TwoGuns on February 4, 2007, 4:13 pm
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> I'm posting this to several groups in hopes that someone will have an
> answer.
> I need suggestions for getting the smell or rotted fish out of the
> trunk of my car and a duffel bag.
I pulled a reefer for a couple of years when I was in the trucking
business. One of the oldtimers I met told me the best way to get rid
of bad odors from a stinky trailer was to take a 39 ounce can of
coffee and mix in an 8 ounce jar of ground cinammon. Throw the mixture
all over the surface areas of the trailer and then let it sit for at
least an hour. Longer if possible, then either rinse out with hot and
then cold water. In a small area like you are talking about a good
shop vac would probably do the trick also.
Good luck
Dennis
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Posted by Dean Hoffman on February 4, 2007, 8:14 pm
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> I'm posting this to several groups in hopes that someone will have an
> answer.
>
> I need suggestions for getting the smell or rotted fish out of the
> trunk of my car and a duffel bag.
>
> On the way home from the grocery store, one of the grocery nags tipped
> over in the trunk. A couple of packages of frozen salmon fell out and
> slipped behind a duffle bag. I didn't notice them.
>
> About 3-4 weeks (!) later, I noticed a strong smell when I went into
> the garage. It smelled just like a smell we had a few years back when
> a rodent died in the attic. I checked around, but couldn't find
> anything. Over the next day or two, it got worse.
Cut rest.
Supposedly crumpled up newspapers will take the smell out of
freezers and fridges. Maybe it's worth a try.
Dean
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> answer.
> I need suggestions for getting the smell or rotted fish out of the
> trunk of my car and a duffel bag.
> On the way home from the grocery store, one of the grocery nags tipped
> over in the trunk. A couple of packages of frozen salmon fell out and
> slipped behind a duffle bag. I didn't notice them.
> About 3-4 weeks (!) later, I noticed a strong smell when I went into
> the garage. It smelled just like a smell we had a few years back when
> a rodent died in the attic. I checked around, but couldn't find
> anything. Over the next day or two, it got worse.
> I checked everywhere but the trunk, because it never occurred to me
> that an animal could get into the truck. When I finally did, it was
> awful. I pulled out the duffel bag and found the two packages. They
> now looked like balloons about to explode. One of them had begun to
> leak onto the side of the duffel bag the carpeted floor of the trunk.
> I emptied the trunk. I was able to wash the some of the items and they
> came out free of the smell. The trunk has a removable carpet pad. I
> put it on the driveway and hosed it off. Still smells. I then scrubbed
> it with hot water and soap. Still smells. I also tried a carpet
> cleaner product and I left it in the sun for several days. Still
> smells.
> I thought the packages only leaked onto the removable pad, but
> apparently it soaked through to the non-removable lining of the trunk
> as well, as it still stinks in there.
> I've been reading through old posts. Most of the recommendations are
> specifically for cat or dog urine. Products like Nature's Miracle, Pet
> Fresh, Knock Out, Petzyme, Mister Max, Real Ayre, plus various
> mixtures of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and water.
> There are also recommendations for a black light such as Stink Free
> Stink-Finder.
> Are these products specifically for urine or will they work on this
> smell as well?
> I would appreciate any suggestions.
> Thanks
> --