{"id":49114,"date":"2023-08-25T14:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T14:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highwaynewspro.com\/?p=49114"},"modified":"2023-08-25T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T14:49:08","slug":"best-dog-smell-removers-for-cars-air-fresheners-to-eliminate-wet-dog-odour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highwaynewspro.com\/car-reviews\/best-dog-smell-removers-for-cars-air-fresheners-to-eliminate-wet-dog-odour\/","title":{"rendered":"Best dog smell removers for cars: air fresheners to eliminate wet dog odour"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Do you need professional help to completely rid your car of doggy smells, or could a DIY alternative do the job?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--3_szTsr3--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1692964123\/autoexpress\/2023\/08\/Dog-odour-remover---header_jjtj92.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In the past five years, more than a million of us have done something which can knock hundreds off the value of our car: get a dog. According to the PSDA charity, there are 10.2 million pet dogs in the UK \u2013 1.3 million more than five years ago. And while they bring untold joy, your car won\u2019t be feeling the love.<\/p>\n<p>Besides any physical damage, the harm to your car could be something you can\u2019t see \u2013 the smell. All dogs have a natural odour, and if you add in a few trips in the car after a damp, muddy walk, the reek will be obvious.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--Rdy77Zau--\/f_auto,t_related-embed-mobile@1\/v1685709129\/autoexpress\/2023\/06\/Best%20upholstery%20cleaners%202023.jpg\">Best car upholstery cleaners 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simon Morgan, director of Letchworth Motor Auctions, said: \u201cOur inspectors list adverse smells in the same way we would for a dent or other damage. I\u2019d expect a car that smells of damp dog to be worth at least \u00a3500 less than an odour-free equivalent.\u201d That\u2019s enough to make it worthwhile investing in some pooch protection.<\/p>\n<p>Covers and boot liners, such as our test-winning CarBox Form S, can contain the worst of the muck and are far easier to clean. You can also find dog \u2018showers\u2019, such as the Mud Daddy, to clean pets off post walk.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But even these won\u2019t protect the car completely, so you\u2019ll have to crack out the cleaners. To test the options, we enlisted a 2012 Fiat Panda that had been used by a professional dog walker. It was so dirty that a dealer refused it as a trade-in and it was going to be scrapped.<\/p>\n<h2>How we tested them<\/h2>\n<p>The Panda was given a thorough valet to get rid of all possible sources of odour, but there was still a distinct whiff of damp dog when getting in on a warm day. Experts told us the only way to really get rid of the smell is with an ozone treatment, which costs between \u00a375 and \u00a3150 and is done by professional valeters.<\/p>\n<p>Ozone is the gas which occurs during a thunderstorm and gives a \u2018fresh air\u2019 smell. The process can be created artificially using an ozone generator, and it kills odours.<\/p>\n<p>George Dikran of OCD Pro Detail in Herts says: \u201cAfter thorough cleaning, you use the machine for 45 minutes. The gas gets into the places the cleaning doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, it is expensive and using ozone too often can harm surfaces inside. We tried several DIY options to get the final freshness in our Fiat and enlisted our fussiest passenger \u2013 my wife \u2013 to judge their abilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Airvive<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--o9iiY76a--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1692964129\/autoexpress\/2023\/08\/Dog-odour-remover---Airvive_dm6akx.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>around \u00a317.50<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rating: <\/strong>4.5\/5 stars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To use Airvive, you mix two powders together with water, shake the jar and then leave it inside your vehicle for eight hours. The resulting yellow gel emits a gas that leaves the interior of your car smelling strongly of chlorine \u2013 rather like a swimming pool. This can be a little overpowering at first, but it dissipates after a few days \u2013 sooner if you can air the car\u00a0safely \u2013 and leaves the cabin smelling considerably better.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--2ndlamRb--\/v1683626472\/assets\/partners\/powered-by-motorway_150x70.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--XtoUeUHj--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1692964124\/autoexpress\/2023\/08\/Dog-odour-remover---air-con-bomb_khsxhw.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>from around \u00a310<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rating: <\/strong>3\/5 stars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With your air-conditioning having to constantly fight with damp dogs and muddy boots, it\u2019s likely that the internal parts of the system are going to become a little fusty. These \u2018bomb\u2019 aerosols lock spray into the pipes and enter with the air-con set to recirculate. For these products to work properly, it\u2019s essential that you change the cabin air filter at the same time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our Panda had a noticeably fresher smell, but only with the fans blowing. The whiff when first getting in the car was still there a week after the treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Air freshener<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--X0QcWiuV--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1692964124\/autoexpress\/2023\/08\/Dog-odour-remover---Autoglym_kb37dd.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>from \u00a31<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rating: <\/strong>1.5\/5 stars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A car air freshener, such as scented tree dangling from a rear-view mirror, must be the most popular car accessory in the world, and there is no doubt it smells a lot better than a damp dog. However, none of the fresheners we tried were able to completely mask strong odours, unless they were excessively used to the point where they themselves caused nausea.<\/p>\n<p>Most effective was Autoglym\u2019s Odour Eliminator (around \u00a311), which comes in a squirty bottle and was useful on fabrics such as the tricky-to clean headliner.<\/p>\n<p>Buy now from Autoglym<\/p>\n<h2>Our verdict<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to pooch-pong protection, prevention is key. Cover up as much of the car\u2019s interior as you can and make sure your dog is as clean as possible before letting them in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to sell or return the car, it might be worth investing in an ozone treatment and professional valet, but for the occasional freshen up, we would recommend the Airvive. Just make sure you thoroughly clean the interior first.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Now you\u2019ve gotten rid of dog odour, read about the <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>top car cleaning products you can buy\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/product-group-tests\/360823\/best-dog-smell-removers-cars-air-fresheners-eliminate-wet-dog-odour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need professional help to completely rid your car of doggy smells, or could a DIY alternative do the job? 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