It’s important that we all keep our cars clean, but it’s something we can sometimes put off for a while.
We’ve all been there when our vehicles get packed with food cartons, drink bottles and all sorts of damp clothes and sporting equipment. All of which can lead to some super bad smells developing.
But there’s no need to worry if your car is whiffing a little, as there’s a simple ingredient you can use to remedy the problem. According to TikTok’s Lefty Vlogger, you can get rid of car smells fast with a cleaning hack using a simple 35p kitchen cupboard staple.
In the clip, he said: “I don’t know who needs this but, if your car is having some funky smell, put a cup of white distilled vinegar in your car. Let is sit for a few hours or while you’re at work.
“Then just let it air out while you finish cleaning your car. The smell is gone.”
The video has been viewed more than 2,000 times since it was shared, and people were quick to comment too. They asked all sorts of questions.
One said: “I left a dirty diaper. Now it smells like a dead person or rat, will this work?”
Another added: “Amazing.” A third replied: “How long does it take to get rid of cigarettes?”
Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: “So I dropped a cup of milk on my backseat and, in the beginning, everything was ok, but after two to three weeks it stinks. Does this work with milk?”
If you’ve never heard of the hack before, and are wondering if it works, white distilled vinegar can be used to rid and neutralize smells in cars due to the fact that it has natrual deodorizing properties.
All you have to do is pour a small amount into a bowl, and leave it inside the car to absorb odours. It’s said to be particularly useful for musty or stale smells.
Ideally, you need to leave the bowl in the car for a few hours or overnight for the trick to work properly. But, once you’ve used the vinegar, it’s essential to open the windows and let the car air out properly.
This will help to remove any lingering vinegar scent.
