Over time, your dog becomes a full member of the family, travelling with you wherever you go. The point is that its transport in the car entails some logistical issues to consider, but it can also cause considerable dirt on the upholstery and the floor. Also, the smell of dogs tends to permeate the entire cabin and can be annoying. All this without forgetting those occasions in which the poor animal urinates or vomits inside the vehicle happens, especially with young dogs and when the necessary steps are not made to relieve itself and rest. Cleaning the stains and odours that your dog leaves in the car may seem like a challenge, but in this article, we are going to explain some almost foolproof tricks. By the way, to protect your hands from rubbing or the effect of a cleaning product, we recommend that you always use rubber or latex gloves.
How to Clean Dog Hair from Car Upholstery and Floor Mats?
What Do You Need?
To clean the lint and hair that the dog leaves on the car upholstery, you will need a good vacuum cleaner, a pet hair roller, a sponge, and a lint brush. You can get the hair roller at any pet store. They are made of sticky, clingy paper.
Procedure
The vacuum cleaner will allow you to quickly remove the most superficial hair and reach areas that are complicated to access without having to remove the seats. Make sure both the upholstery and floor mats are dry. Otherwise, the hair will not come off. Next, proceed to roll the roller over the upholstery and floor mats of your vehicle. Once the sheet has been filled with hair and lost its adherence, remove the used section and keep the application. Whenever necessary, moisten the surfaces with traces of hair with a sponge, and then brush it with a lint brush.
How to Clean Dog Urine or Vomit from Car Upholstery and Floor Mats?
What Do You Need?
To clean urine or vomit stains, you will need an absorbent cloth or kitchen paper, a cloth or sponge, an upholstery cleaner or a mixture of water and ammonia, a cloth, and a towel.
Procedure
If possible, the most appropriate thing to do is clean it immediately to prevent the smell from permeating the fabrics. For that purpose, you should use an absorbent cloth to remove as much of the liquid as possible. Kitchen paper can also be helpful. Next, grab a clean, damp cloth or sponge soaked in an upholstery cleaner. Otherwise, you can also use a mixture of 5 parts of water with one part of ammonia, which effectively removes acid from urine or vomit. Soak the solution on the stain and let it work for several minutes. Rinse the affected area with a cloth dampened with clean water. If the upholstery is too damp, you can partially dry it with a clean towel.
How to Remove Dog Smell from Upholstery?
What Do You Need?
There are many odour removers for sale. However, baking soda and even a mixture of water and vinegar can work just as well. By the way, this tip can also be useful if the smell of urine has remained after cleaning.
Procedure
The application of upholstery odour removal products does not usually require rinsing or subsequent cleaning. The other two methods are applied as follows. You just have to sprinkle the baking soda on the upholstery and mats and leave it to act for a period of between 8 and 12 hours. Then proceed to vacuum the bicarbonate of the surface and finish the process by spraying an air freshener. If you opt for the water and vinegar mixture, you will need a cloth to rub the upholstery. Then you will have to let the car air and cool for a few hours before finally spraying an air freshener.
How to Clean Mud-Stained Upholstery?
On some occasions, your dog’s paws may be stained with mud or traces of dirt present on the ground in the street, park, or field. Fortunately, mud is not difficult to clean.
What Do You Need?
You’ll need strong and soft bristle brushes, a cloth, and an all-purpose cleaner.
Procedure
If it’s fresh, you can remove most of it with a damp cloth and an all-purpose cleaner or soap solution. If it has already dried, we recommend that you first shake the mats and then apply a brush with firm bristles. In the upholstery case, it is more advisable that you opt for a soft bristle brush and eliminate the remains with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and good maintenance of your car’s interior will contribute to making your driving experience more pleasant and the vehicle presenting a healthier image. The fact that you travel with your dog or a similar pet should not impede this.
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