If your car smells like skunk don’t panic! There are a few simple things you can do to remove the odor.

First if you have any dry cleaning solvent pour it over the affected area and let it sit for a few minutes. This will help to break down the skunk oils.

Next use a strong soap or detergent to scrub the area. Be sure to rinse the area well afterwards.

If the smell is still there you can try using a vinegar solution. Mix one part vinegar with three parts water and spray it over the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes then rinse it off.

If the smell is still there you may need to shampoo the area. Use a shampoo that contains enzymes which will help to break down the skunk oils.

If you still can’t get rid of the smell you can try using a commercial odor remover. Follow the directions on the product and be sure to ventilation the area well afterwards.

Hopefully these tips will help you get rid of that skunk smell!

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How do you remove skunk smell from a car?

Answer: There are a few methods that can be used to remove skunk smell from a car.

One is to mix one part baking soda with one part vinegar and two parts water.

Another is to mix one part hydrogen peroxide with one part dish soap and four parts water.

How long does it take for the skunk smell to dissipate?

Answer: The amount of time it takes for the skunk smell to dissipate will depend on the method used to remove it.

If you use a baking soda and vinegar solution it should only take a few hours.

If you use a hydrogen peroxide and dish soap solution it may take up to a day.

Will the skunk smell come back if it rains?

Answer: No the skunk smell should not come back if it rains.

My car was sprayed by a skunk but it was parked in my garage.

Do I still need to remove the skunk smell?

Answer: Yes you should still remove the skunk smell from your car even if it was parked in your garage.

The skunk smell can permeate through the garage and into your home.

I heard that tomato juice removes skunk smell.

Is this true?

Answer: Yes tomato juice can remove skunk smell.

However it is not as effective as some of the other methods.

I don’t have any baking soda vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.

What can I use to remove the skunk smell?

Answer: You can try using a solution of one part dish soap and four parts water.

Will the skunk smell harm my car?

Answer: No the skunk smell will not harm your car.

My car was sprayed by a skunk a few days ago and the smell is still there.

What can I do?

Answer: You may need to use a different method to remove the skunk smell.

Try mixing one part baking soda with one part vinegar and two parts water.

I tried using a baking soda and vinegar solution but the skunk smell is still there.

What should I do?

Answer: You could try using a hydrogen peroxide and dish soap solution.

Mix one part hydrogen peroxide with one part dish soap and four parts water.

I don’t have any hydrogen peroxide.

Can I still remove the skunk smell?

Answer: Yes you can still remove the skunk smell without hydrogen peroxide.

Try using a baking soda and vinegar solution.

I don’t have any dish soap.

Can I still remove the skunk smell?

Answer: Yes you can still remove the skunk smell without dish soap.

Try using a baking soda and vinegar solution.

How often should I remove the skunk smell from my car?

Answer: You should remove the skunk smell from your car as soon as possible.

I think the skunk smell is gone but I’m not sure.

What should I do?

Answer: You can try smelling your car.

If you can still smell the skunk then you will need to remove the skunk smell again.

I can’t seem to remove the skunk smell from my car.

What should I do?

Answer: You may need to try a different method.

One option is to mix one part baking soda with one part vinegar and two parts water.

Another option is to mix one part hydrogen peroxide with one part dish soap and four parts water.

My car still smells like skunk even after I removed the skunk smell.

What can I do?

Answer: The skunk smell may linger for a while but it should eventually dissipate on its own.

Drew Dorian

I love cars and I love writing about them

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