How to Clean Vomit From a Car's Interior
Keeping vehicle interiors properly maintained allows them to last longer and retain value. However, motion sickness and other illnesses can cause vehicle passengers to accidentally vomit on car interior surfaces. Since the hydrochloric acid in stomach acid can cause permanent pink- or orange-colored stains on upholstery and carpet, clean up the vomit promptly. The longer the vomit stains remain on vehicle upholstery, the more difficult they are to clean. Thorough cleaning is necessary to eliminate the distinctive acidic odor and create a healthy environment. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup club soda
- Plastic spoon
- Disposable bag
- Baking soda
- Wet vacuum
- 1 tbsp. liquid dish soap
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- 2 cups warm water
- Spray bottle
- Soft cloth
- Dry-cleaning solvent
- Sponge
- Cold water
- Towel
Instructions
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Pour 1 cup of club soda over fresh vomit to neutralize the acid. Scoop up the solid particles with a plastic spoon and place them in a disposable bag.
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Sprinkle baking soda generously over the vomit. Keep the baking soda on the vomit for 15 minutes.
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Vacuum the stain thoroughly with a wet vacuum attachment. Combine 1 tbsp. of liquid dish soap, 1 tbsp. of white vinegar and 2 cups of warm water in a spray bottle.
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Spray the solution thoroughly over the affected area. Blot the stain with a soft cloth until the liquid is absorbed.
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Inspect the affected carpet or upholstery for remaining stains or odor. If necessary, sprinkle dry-cleaning solvent on the area. Follow the directions on the product's label.
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Dampen a sponge with cold water. Blot the solvent with the damp sponge until the solvent is completely absorbed.
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Blot the carpet or upholstery with a towel until completely dry.
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Tips & Warnings
You can substitute a mixture of water and baking soda for the club soda.
References
- Photo Credit nissan 300zx interior image by MichMac from Fotolia.com
