riane Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 My youngest threw up in the car this morning just as we had arrived at school!. I have managed to take her car seat out and wash it and the covers but the smell seemed to be lingering in the seat fixed in the car. Looked on google for help; I have washed it with salt water and neat detergent and clean water. Just been out again and the smell is still there Eldest daughter has also been sick ! so had to do another run to school (half hour each way!) So just waiting for middle daughter to start. She will probably time it as she makes her entrance on stage for Joseph TCD tonight Anyhow as I seem to be cleaning up alot of have you got any tips for getting rid of the smell.tar very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Have you tried Zoflora? Thats normally good. [i think its spelt Zoflora] Have you though about febreeze or Milton spray ? HMMM sick is a tricky one. Ill go look in my cleaning tip books for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Try Bicarb of soda, you get get it from the chemists. Sprinkle the area with lots (i use a whole tub) and leave over night. It will dry and should neutralise the smell. It can then be vacuumed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'm with Christian - bicarbonate of soda (same stuff you use for cooking) is great for smells - you can use it for smelly fridges and stale cupboards too. It absorbs moisture and the scent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 thank u I think I have some in the cupboard. Will go and sprinkle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I was Just coming back witrh that suggestion!!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'd also say bicarb, however the suggestion of Zoflora is a good one. My sister used to work in residential care for people with learning difficulties. Zoflora was the only disinfectant they could use, because apparently it's not poisonous if you accidentally drink it. I use it for covering up, ahem, cat smells - once they have weed in the house they will go back to the same spot, and Zoflora disguises it. Bicarb is the best thing for absorbing smells though. Hope it works, Maria! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 How about that steam cleaner everyone was going on about.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Good point Fred.....I'm sure Maria has go one too...... On the other hand the smell of hot vomit is a trifle off putting......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Do we all have to get a vomit smell now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 you mean you don't already have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm sure Maria can help you out Richard - she's looking for helpers to take care of those girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Do we all have to get a vomit smell now? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeee The day before we were changing our old car DD2 was sick in it I got most of it off as I could and just handed it over the next day Bit of a drastic way of getting rid of the smell I know I do hope your kids are feeling better soon Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thank you, any offers of vomit cleaning are most welcome. Lizzie has now been sick 9 times, three sets of bedding, 4 nighties and a 2 rolls of kitchen roll and dettox. Charlotte the youngest was sick once and then seemed to recover in an hour and now is on good form. I am battling with an 'orrible cold. The only blessing being I can't smell the sick coz i'm so blocked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I am battling with an 'orrible cold. The only blessing being I can't smell the sick coz i'm so blocked up Get the steamer out Maria!.......While the smell of hot vomit won't affect you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 good thinking gadgetgirl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I think once you have got through the bicarb, steam cleaning and/or zoflora etc, you need to get yourself down the yankee candle shop just for a treat Hope you are all feeling better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
