It can happen to any of us, and for whatever reason, it chose your car. If your car smells of skunk, you need to jump into action as soon as possible. Every second here counts! The longer the skunk spray stays, the harder it is to get the skunk spray out of your upholstery. Skunk spray is not a spray in the sense that it immediately dissipates in the air, but is actually an oily substance that binds and stays on whatever surface it touches. Skunks are intrusive wildlife animals that have a habit to get into mad-made structures or in this case, machinery. They will take any opportunity to look for warmth, food, and shelter.
If you have a skunks on your property, contact the skunk control technicians from Skunk Control!
When you first discover the skunk smell you might mistake it for something else but make no mistake, skunk smell lingers longer and has a distinct sharp scent to it. The first thing that you want to do when you discover this smell is to roll down all the windows and make sure that the sun hits the upholstery. This creates a reaction that can neutralize the odor. Make sure the windows are open for a couple of hours.
To clean the actual upholstery and remove the oil, you can make your own homemade de-skunking formula. All it takes is a few ingredients and you will be good to go.
- Mix 1 qt. vinegar or peroxide with
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 tsp. of dish-washing soap.
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and scrub it down with either a scrubber or a sponge. You need to get to these areas as soon as possible.
Another alternative requires almost no effort, but the result can vary based on multiple factors. Simply put out a bowl of vinegar in the car. Make sure that it is positioned in the middle and open the windows slightly to let the circulation do its thing.
You can also take the car to a professional car wash and let professionals handle the job. Please make sure to alert the staff that they are dealing with skunk spray ahead of time so they can take the appropriate measures. Be advised that fees can also increase based on the amount of work that needs to be done. Apart from that, there are many commercially-available de-skunkers on the market that suit different price points!
Skunks are an urban nuisance and many people do not know what to do when a skunk enters their property. Chasing it away can only work temporarily. To make sure the skunk stays off your property for good, hire professional skunk control technicians from Skunk Control. To book an appointment, call our customer support specialists and receive a free consultation!