Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for that new car smell to wear off. When you have kids, you are bound to end up with spills and messes that lead to a stinky car. If you have time to give the inside of your car a deep clean, those smells will be history. However, if you are a busy parent and one of those tree air fresheners just aren’t cutting it any longer, here’s five easy ways to get your car smelling better.
Good Old Baking Soda- If you spilled something in your car and a smell is lingering even after you have scrubbed and vacuumed, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the previous spill. This works great on any carpet in the car. After a few hours, simply vacuum up the baking soda and the smell will be gone.
Charcoal and Coffee Grounds- This smell remedy is one that always sounds quite strange but really works well. Since charcoal and coffee grounds absorb smells, you can leave both in your car overnight to alleviate a stink that just won’t go away. For the coffee grounds, just put them in a bowl or leave them in a coffee filter. Just be careful if you are not a coffee lover because your car will have a strong coffee smell for a few days. If you love coffee-this is a great option.
DIY Air Freshener- This air freshener is easy to make, inexpensive, and works really well. Simply glue a few cotton balls or pom poms from your kid’s craft box to a clothespin. Then add about 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oils. Orange, lemon, and lavender are great options. Then to clip the clothespins to your air vents and turn on the air or heat. Soon your car will be filled with the essential oil smell and the bad smell will be gone.
