Pet Oder Removal

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Pet Odor Removal

My sis bought a '07 4Runner recently, but there seems to be a "pet" odor that we want to get rid of. Any suggestion on getting rid of the smell?:shrug:
 
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high temp extractor. Many detail shops have these machines, which spray a high temp cleaning solution into upholstery and almost simultaneously, vacuum it out before is soaks too far into the foam padding etc. You can also rent the machine from home depot or the like which is nice because you may need to do it multiple times to get the funk out. You want to treat the seats and carpet but stay away from the headliner, door panels and anything else that is glued on as the steam will compromise the adhesion. An "ozone" machine to finish it off (also found at detailer or rented) is a good idea too. After that, its important to maintain the interior cleanliness and eventually the smell will go away. ask me how i know....
 
First thing's first...change the cabin air filter. It's behind the glove box. You'll have to drop the glove box by pressing in on the sides where the "stops" hit the box to keep it from swinging down. Then, after dumping your glovebox contents on the floor...you'll see the filter, release the clips and pull it out....you can either cut a cheap air filter for your house to fit, or spend $13 for a new one from autozone. That alone will get rid of ALOT of the smell that's saturated in the old filter. Hope that helps!!
 
corrado said:
high temp extractor. Many detail shops have these machines, which spray a high temp cleaning solution into upholstery and almost simultaneously, vacuum it out before is soaks too far into the foam padding etc. You can also rent the machine from home depot or the like which is nice because you may need to do it multiple times to get the funk out. You want to treat the seats and carpet but stay away from the headliner, door panels and anything else that is glued on as the steam will compromise the adhesion. An "ozone" machine to finish it off (also found at detailer or rented) is a good idea too. After that, its important to maintain the interior cleanliness and eventually the smell will go away. ask me how i know....
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Thanks for the info. The previous owner tried to cover up the odor with "wafer" air fresher. I'm not sure if they shampooed the upholstery; it looks like they did though. The 4runner was very clean except for the funky smell.
 
12guns said:
First thing's first...change the cabin air filter. It's behind the glove box. You'll have to drop the glove box by pressing in on the sides where the "stops" hit the box to keep it from swinging down. Then, after dumping your glovebox contents on the floor...you'll see the filter, release the clips and pull it out....you can either cut a cheap air filter for your house to fit, or spend $13 for a new one from autozone. That alone will get rid of ALOT of the smell that's saturated in the old filter. Hope that helps!!
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I changed the cabin air filter, and I found alot of pet (dog) hair on the old filter. I changed the air filter and spark plugs. The 4runner had 51K when she purchased it.
The smell is still there especially after a hot day.
The 4runner is nice especially after putting on new Michelin tires. Our co-worker thought it was a "new" 09 4runner.
 
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natures miracle

pour it on all fabrics and rub it in with a rag. be generous with the amount so it soaks in well. don't give up until you've done it three times with 30 day spacing.
 
Hate to break it to you, but tires and spark plugs won't do anything to help with the smell.....:zoom:

But congrats to your sister!
 
Spray some febreeze for couple of times and let it soak, do it when u get in and after u get out, might let the car bake in the sun with febreeze in the car. And tthen get a strong air freshener, I use squash get it getsquash.com it'll get the smell away for good.
 
highspeed said:
natures miracle

pour it on all fabrics and rub it in with a rag. be generous with the amount so it soaks in well. don't give up until you've done it three times with 30 day spacing.
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+1
This stuff can also be added to the carpet shampooer when you use it.
 
If and when you shampoo or even just giving it a good vacuum, I would recommend unbolting the front seats (don't unplug them) to really get under them. Pull up the carpet and make sure that there is no mold growing under there as well.

Hate to break it to you but sometimes those smells are saturated in the carpet, seats and headliner. I've seen people have to go as far as replacing all those items before the smell went away.

Since your from NW NM just rub some of that wonderful red clay all over that should cover it up.
 
Zero Odor

Hey Peoples,

There is a product called Zero Odor that is available in Bed Bath and Beyond. This stuff is the best I have ever used. My son puked inside of the runner and it was not nice. I used it on pet urine/ dog bed also and it destroyed the funk. After using several differnt products I gave Zero Odor a shot and the smell was gone for good. Best produst for smell that I have ever used. Give it a shot you will not be sorry.:thumb3: Thanks
 
shampooing can help, but the funk never seems to really go away.
Fabreeze is a good idea, or get some house scent oil from bath and body works and let it cook for half a day in the truck (be careful not to set upholstery on fire!) That crap seems to overcome any preexisting smell.
 
Big Cee said:
Hey Peoples,

There is a product called Zero Odor that is available in Bed Bath and Beyond. This stuff is the best I have ever used. My son puked inside of the runner and it was not nice. I used it on pet urine/ dog bed also and it destroyed the funk. After using several differnt products I gave Zero Odor a shot and the smell was gone for good. Best produst for smell that I have ever used. Give it a shot you will not be sorry.:thumb3: Thanks
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I will have to try it. I used this stuff called ozium once, and it had a horrible cheap hair salon mixed with Walmart smell.
 
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