Removing deer blood and it’s smell from a vehicle

[John Gryphon]

A bowl of water and a fox terrier for three days in the boot.

 

[rem284]

Hi, I have used the search facility to find tips on this but was unable to locate anything.

It might well have been done to death however..... I have stupidly left blood spillage from a red deer hind in the boot of my Discovery. Having returned to it after having had it parked up for three days, in simple terms, it stinks.

So.... I ask what is the best way to get rid of the smell after having removed entirely the rubber matting and then used the usual soap and water, shampoo, etc on the carpets? Is it charcoal? Pots of baking powder?

All suggestions appreciated!

Thik yourself lucky it wasn't a big rutty stag

 

[DevonRifle]

Just make sure you lift all carpets to find all residue that has leaked through and remove it.
If you can remove the carpets then do so and thoroughly clean them outside the car finishing with a carpet wet vac and leave to dry thoroughly before replacing.
There are professional cleaning solutions that use enzimes that actually work better as the car gets warm, we use them at work (car dealer) but the best thing is elbow grease and removing all that you can.
Oh and next time use a good tray!

 

[Steff]

The only thing that helps better than water is more water.
You can try out all kinds of detergents, cleaners or household remedies, but none of them help sustainably if you're not getting rid of the primary cause of the smell.
Hang the mats in the shower or outside and then flush them with water, not just once or twice but for an extended period of time. The blood will have to makes its way from top to bottom until it will eventually be washed out entirely.
I am speaking from experience - with cat pixx ...

 

[old keeper]

Get a pick-up, preferably a Hilux!

 

[404Boar]

Thanks Gents, I’ll keep at it. Lesson learned eh

 

[404Boar]

Think We’ve cracked it..... thanks Sharpie

 

[VSS]

If you can't live with the smell of deer then the only answer is a different hobby.

 

[Donkey Basher]

Just make sure you lift all carpets to find all residue that has leaked through and remove it.
If you can remove the carpets then do so and thoroughly clean them outside the car finishing with a carpet wet vac and leave to dry thoroughly before replacing.
There are professional cleaning solutions that use enzimes that actually work better as the car gets warm, we use them at work (car dealer) but the best thing is elbow grease and removing all that you can.
Oh and next time use a good tray!

Depending on the age of the discovery you may find that the boot carpet has a foam backing which will have acted like a sponge... If it's a D1 or D2 then it will have a foam backed carpet in which case find a decent carpet from a specialist breakers & bin your bloody one! Not difficult to remove the boot carpet in a D1 or D2. If it's a D3 or later then it's a bit harder to remove/replace due to 6/7 seats etc...

 

[8x57]

Removing bodily fluid contamination can be an absolute devil of a task especially if the fluids have been allowed to seep into carpets, fabrics, and cracks or crevices in the vehicle body.
Sometimes you have absolutely no alternative but to dispose of contaminated kit or simply live with the smell, as no amount of cleaning with all sorts of wonderful super solutions seems to remove the odour.

 

[Siggy]

You could try and get one of these

Odour Remover Bag

Odour Remover Bag

catalogue.killgerm.com

I use them when customers have a rotting rat that can't be reached so it should absorb your car smell. I believe bicarbonate of soda has the same effect. Or a scented candle.

Plenty of cold water as previously suggested is a good idea (hot water cooks the proteins into the fabric)

Also, get a boot liner or a truck!!

 

[404Boar]

If you can't live with the smell of deer then the only answer is a different hobby.

Don’t you just love the SD....

 

[404Boar]

Drama over. Lots of hot soapy water and then Vanish Oxy action then Zoflora.

Thanks for all the advice, I’m sure other members reading the thread picked up some tips as well as I did.

I did open the windows but I won’t be packing in Deerstalking

 

[Ronin]

Line the boot with black poly bags sealed with gaffer tape

Just don’t get stopped

Especially if you have cable ties, a blowtorch and pliers

 

[sh1kar]

And don’t carry waste without a (free) license
S

 

[longrangestalker]

Iv used aniseed oil before to cover up the smell from some milk that got spilt in my boot work well

 

[Bavarianbrit]

What about those ozone generators that car dealers use?

 

[Pedro]

Call for Winston Wolfe ?

But get ready to be hosed down.

 

[DevonRifle]

What about those ozone generators that car dealers use?

They work in the short term but they’re not really a permanent solution. No substitute for elbow grease.

 

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