How Do You Remove Skunk Odor From A Car?
If you’ve hit a skunk on the road, or a skunk passing by your yard simply chose to spray your car, the odor can be overwhelming. Unlike some odors, which can usually be eliminated after a couple of spritzes with deodorizer, skunk spray lingers long and seems to permeate everything. Fortunately, although it is a difficult smell to remove, it is not impossible. A good thorough cleaning and the right kinds of deodorizers can help eliminate skunk odors from your car. Wash the outside of the car with a garden hose and a sponge soaked with car shampoo. Unless a skunk crawled inside your car and sprayed inside only, chances are he sprayed the outside. Clean the tires with tire cleaner. Open all the car doors to get as much fresh air in as possible. This alone will help disperse some of the odor. Take out all mats and other removable items. You can wash these separately after larger interior surfaces have been cleaned. Clean the dashboard with dashboard cleaner or soap and water. Wipe it down
