The vomit on the inside of the car should be cleaned up quickly. Clean up the vomit thoroughly so it doesn't leave stains or odors that are difficult to remove. Vomiting is also acidic and can damage the interior of a car if not cleaned quickly. Of course, you don't want your car's resale value to decrease because you don't clean up the vomit stains as soon as possible. You can use common household appliances to clean vomit stains.
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Method 1 of 3: Cleaning Up Fresh Vomit
Step 1. Start by removing any solid vomit particles
Solid vomit can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, cloth, or thick paper.
Step 2. Dry the affected area
Press the soiled area with a cloth or paper towel to dry the vomit. Press the cloth firmly to absorb the vomit fluid. Avoid pressing too hard as this can cause vomit to stick to the interior of the car.
Step 3. Sprinkle the soiled area with a thick layer of baking soda to absorb the vomit odor
Wait about 30 minutes before cleaning the coating with a vacuum cleaner.
Step 4. Make your own cleaning solution
Make a solution that can be used to clean the types of surfaces that need cleaning, such as leather, upholstery, plastic, or carpet. While you can buy over-the-counter cleaners, you can also make your own.
- Make a paste of a mixture of baking soda and water consisting of three-fourths of baking soda and one-fourths of warm water to clean leather.
- Mix warm water and white vinegar in an 8:1 ratio and add about 5 milliliters of dishwashing liquid to clean the vinyl.
Step 5. Rub the affected area with vomit
Use a cleaning solution and scrub the area with a lint-free cloth. Use a hard-bristled brush to remove any vomit that has soaked into the carpet.
Step 6. Rinse with water
Use a damp or damp lint-free cloth to remove as much of the detergent as possible.
- Use a damp cloth to clean the upholstery, avoid using a wet cloth.
- Rinse the vinyl or upholstery, and the plastic or carpet with a damp cloth. You can use a spray bottle to save cleaning fluid when cleaning up a lot of vomit.
Step 7. Continue to dry the vomited area using more lint-free cloths
You can also use a white cotton cloth so you can see any vomit that's left through the cloth. Continue to dry until no stain remains on the upholstery or cloth used.
Step 8. Open the car doors and windows to allow the cleaned area to dry completely
You can also use a fan or hairdryer when it's not sunny or just to speed up the drying process.
Method 2 of 3: Cleaning up Dry Vomit
Step 1. Scrub or wipe away any dried vomit particles or film
You can use a hard or soft bristle brush depending on the surface you need to clean. You can also use an old toothbrush if you have to.
Remove the layer of dry vomit from the upholstery and clean it with a small brush or vacuum cleaner
Step 2. Wet the vomited area with the cleaning solution
Use a solution suitable for the surface to be cleaned. You can use a carpet cleaner, leather cleaner, or upholstery cleaner available at the store; You can even use a stain remover to clean the surface of fabrics or carpets. You can also make your own cleaning solution.
- Make a paste of 3:1 mixing baking soda and warm (not hot) water when cleaning leather upholstery.
- Mix warm (not hot) water and 8:1 white vinegar and add 5 milliliters of liquid dish soap when cleaning vinyl, fabric, plastic, or carpet.
Step 3. Give the solution time to work for a few moments
Allow the solution to dry and spray or apply a second time before scrubbing off the dried stain.
This will allow the solution to soak into the stain and any dried vomit can be removed with the brush later
Step 4. Use a brush to allow the solution to soak into the stain
Use the toughest bristle brush you can use on the vomit-affected surface to clean dry vomit.
Some types of surfaces such as vinyl or leather can be scratched if you use a hard-bristled brush. Try using a soft-bristled sponge or brush. Use the hardest-bristled brush that matches the surface when cleaning carpets or upholstery
Step 5. Use a cloth to dry the surface until all the cleaning solution used is gone
Use enough water to wash off the entire cleaning solution but be careful not to lighten the color of the surface being cleaned.
Try wetting the cloth with clean water to absorb and remove the cleaning solution. Repeat this step until all the solution has been removed. The vomit stains will be carried away by the solution
Step 6. Rent a steam cleaning machine to remove stubborn stains
If the vomit doesn't clear up with the steps above, try using a professional steamer. You can hire a carpet cleaner from a home supply store to clean upholstery on your car.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean vomit on leather, plastic, or vinyl surfaces
Method 3 of 3: Remove Odor
Step 1. Open the car doors and windows
Bad odors can disappear if the air in the car can be removed quickly. You must open the car door before, during, and after cleaning up vomit to allow air to escape.
Take your car to the street or parking lot. Avoid doing this step in the garage because the air circulation in it is not very good
Step 2. Try to clear up the vomit as soon as possible
The longer you leave it, the more vomit it absorbs into the surface.
Hot weather can cause vomit to rot and smell bad if left unchecked
Step 3. Try using baking soda and essential oils to get rid of the bad smell
Baking soda is often used as an odor remover because it absorbs and removes odors. You can use baking soda and a little essential oil to get the vomit smell out of your car.
- Mix a few tablespoons of baking soda with an essential oil of your choice. You can use any scent but orange or lemon are the best scents to get rid of odors. You can simply whisk the baking soda and oil in a sealed plastic container to make a fragrance solution.
- After the vomit has cleared, cover the cleaned area with a solution of perfumed oil and baking soda and let it sit for ten minutes. Use an intermittent vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda from the cleaned surface.
Step 4. Try using a car freshener if the deodorizer you're making doesn't get rid of the vomit smell
Use a store-bought car freshener if you can still smell the vomit in the car.
You can use deodorizers that are usually hung on the mirrors, patch scents, or powdered fragrances that will have to be cleaned later using a vacuum cleaner. All of these types of deodorizers can give your car a fresh and pleasant scent
Tips
- Keep a large sealed plastic bag in your car. Use the bag to contain vomit when someone feels nauseous. Seal and dispose of the plastic once you find a proper disposal site.
- Use rubber or latex gloves if the person or animal who vomits is suspected of having an infectious disease to protect yourself from direct contact with the bacteria in the vomit.
