[bsamoul]

Hi Guys,

So last Friday, we brought potato au gratin to a friends house. Stupid me just had it sitting on the back seat rather than the floor. Well, after about the hour drive, got out and saw that it had spilled ALL OVER the back seat. So, I pulled the back seat out and mopped up everything I saw. But, the smell remains. And, oh man, does it smell. The windows have been down since, and it's just been airing out, but it's not going away fast.

Anyone have any secrets to getting the smell to go away? I've sprayed Febreeze, but it doesn't keep it away. Also left vinegar in the car, and that helped a little, but it came right back. Walking into my garage or getting in the car literally makes me nauseous.

Any help is appreciated!!! Thanks!

[F80_M3llow]

Try an Odor neutralizing spray

[axztx]

Take it to a professional detailer that specializes in tuber stink.

[Miami]

arm and hammer baking soda, could also try to leatherique away the smell.

[john_e90bimmer]

Bring the car to a cold climate where it's freezing and it should kill the bacteria causing the smell. Milk got spilled in my car and after the winter - no more smell. As you can imagine the smell during the previous summer was horrific.

[gokushamax]

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[TOGWT]

Originally Posted by john_e90bimmer

Bring the car to a cold climate where it's freezing and it should kill the bacteria causing the smell. Milk got spilled in my car and after the winter - no more smell. As you can imagine the smell during the previous summer was horrific.

Cold temps will not kill bacteria only the odour (have you ever seen mould on a fridge / freezer?)

[Greg Nichols]

you need to remove what the bacteria are munching on, which is likely the sour cream base. you will likely have to remove the seats and clean in between.

Sorry to hear, but it will take some effort to clean, their is no just spray and walk away likely for this mess.

Cheers,
GREG

[John 328i]

Apple. Yes a cut in half apple. Put it in the car for about two days. It will soak up the smell. Don't forget to take it out, or that will be another smell to get rid of

[Miami]

something like this happened to my buddy up in NC he just steam cleaned the seats with a mix of water and IPA (not leather) the smell went away instantly.