How to Remove Vomit Stains and Odors from Your Car: A Proven, Budget-Friendly Trick

Your child threw up in the car? It happens all too often on long road trips.

Cleaning it up is tough, and that stubborn smell can linger for days.

Don't worry—no need for pricey commercial cleaners. This time-tested grandma's remedy using sparkling water and white vinegar tackles both the stain and the odor effectively.

Contents

• How to
• Result

How to

1. Remove the bulk of the vomit stain.
2. Pour sparkling water over it.
3. Pour a measure of white vinegar into a container.
4. Add an equal measure of water.
5. Soak a sponge in this mixture.
6. Scrub the stain gently with the sponge.
7. Wipe with a clean cloth.
8. Fill a bowl with white vinegar.
9. Place the bowl near the stain.
10. Close the car doors.
11. Leave overnight.
12. In the morning, remove the bowl.

Result

Stains and odors are completely gone! The car is fresh and clean again.

Sparkling water's fizz dissolves vomit residues, while white vinegar naturally absorbs and neutralizes smells.

This reliable hack works wonders on car upholstery, carpets, clothes, mattresses, and sofas too—even pet vomit from dogs or cats.