Dog smell.

[britvic]

We’re about to change our Motorhome for a Camper, we have seen a van we like but it’s obviously had a dog as there are hairs on the passenger seat, round the window frames plus a faint pong. Has anyone on here any suggestions for getting rid of both problems apart from having the seating replaced, we’ve googled the usual baking soda remedy but if anyone has a dog and their van honestly doesn’t smell could you share your secrets for both the hairs and whiff?
My wife swore she would never buy a vehicle that had housed a dog or smokers but we love the van! Please don’t slate we’re not dog haters .

 

[Lucky]

I would consider asking a valeter to deep clean the vehicle. You would probably be left with soft furnishings like cushions and curtains to dry clean, but together I'd expect the outcome to be as fresh as a daisy.

 

[PeteH]

Get your own Dog?. Ours settled in, and we know the previous owners had (we think) 2 big ones?. Dogs I mean before you jokers start

 

[britvic]

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[britvic]

I would consider asking a valeter to deep clean the vehicle. You would probably be left with soft furnishings like cushions and curtains to dry clean, but together I'd expect the outcome to be as fresh as a daisy.

Thanks I’ll ask the dealer.

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[StitchesnFluff]

I’d use a small steam cleaner and spray disinfectan. If that didn’t work then go for a valet.

 

[Richard n Ann]

The smell will always return when the van has been shut up for a while. Best you can do is replace the carpets and deep clean the seats.. Or move on.

 

[Nasher]

Comedian Milton Jones, used to start his act by asking the audience "anyone here got a dog?"

A 'yes' from some in the audience

Milton replied "your house stinks..........."

 

[Terry242]

Amazon product ASIN B006T1MBNI
This is what the trade uses for interior smells and it works. Dead easy to use.

My wife bought a car and the previous owner was a smoker, it stank. This sorted it out.

Terry

 

[EuroTrotters]

Bought a dog car 4 years ago. Took me weeks stripping carpets, seats, vacuuming and upholstery cleaning to get rid of smell. Still find. The odd hairs.

only bought it because they are like rocking horse muck.

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[Silver-Fox]

Thanks I’ll ask the dealer.

Err get the dealer to sort

 

[dunnah01]

If you're allergic (like me) or find it offensive then I'd suggest you find a different van - you"ll never get rid of the smell

 

[britvic]

Amazon product ASIN B006T1MBNI
This is what the trade uses for interior smells and it works. Dead easy to use.

My wife bought a car and the previous owner was a smoker, it stank. This sorted it out.

Terry

Thanks , that’s on order.

 

[Bailey 15]

Yep find a different van, love dogs but can’t stand smell I hate seeing photos of Dogs all over seats with no covers on. Dogs n motor homes are hand in glove unfortunately.

 

[dulvil]

Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on all upholstery and hand run in, leave 12 hours and Hoover . Best way but I would still get cleaned

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[britvic]

Dakota car bomb in the post, lemon and lime plus wet clean from dealer . Happy wife, happy life!

 

[Wendo55]

Thanks I’ll ask the dealer.

If you're buying from a dealer it shouldn't be an issue in the first place. They should have cleaned it before it went on sale!

 

[Lenny HB]

The trouble is dog owners don't notice the smell themselves. That aside to offer the van for sale with dog hairs all over it makes you wonder what state the rest of the van is in all the areas you don't notice on a first inspection.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Bought a dog car 4 years ago. Took me weeks stripping carpets, seats, vacuuming and upholstery cleaning to get rid of smell. Still find. The odd hairs.

only bought it because they are like rocking horse muck.

What? A car that smells of dog

 

[jonsea]

Amazon product ASIN B006T1MBNI
This is what the trade uses for interior smells and it works. Dead easy to use.

My wife bought a car and the previous owner was a smoker, it stank. This sorted it out.

Terry

Done the same when i had a van that had dogs in it put one it worked great

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[Puddleduck]

That aside to offer the van for sale with dog hairs all over it makes you wonder what state the rest of the van is in all the areas you don't notice on a first inspection.

When we were looking we saw a van with the layout we wanted etc etc but the dealer hadn't fixed even the most minor defect and wasn't interested when we pointed out odds and ends. The van was 2 years old and he appeared to think broken trim and quite a lot of dents / dings (plus a dirty hob) was fair wear and tear. We moved on (rapidly).

 

[Puddleduck]

Amazon product ASIN B006T1MBNI
This is what the trade uses for interior smells and it works. Dead easy to use.

My wife bought a car and the previous owner was a smoker, it stank. This sorted it out.

Terry

Is that the stuff that makes asthmatics gasp for breath and wheeze?

 

[britvic]

Can’t fault the dealer really he valets them when sold, the wife found the dog hairs after ramming her hand down the passenger seat as she reckons most are lap dogs and that’s where they sit after that she was on a mission there aren’t too many thank goodness. We mentioned it and he said it’ll get a wet clean and will be spotless so we’ll see, he’ll have her to deal with so I’ll put an update on when we get it.

 

[britvic]

Is that the stuff that makes asthmatics gasp for breath and wheeze?

Gawd I hope not!

 

[Jim]

The trouble is dog owners don't notice the smell themselves.

If that's the case how do you know you don't stink Lenny

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[Jaws]

We’re about to change our Motorhome for a Camper, we have seen a van we like but it’s obviously had a dog as there are hairs on the passenger seat, round the window frames plus a faint pong. Has anyone on here any suggestions for getting rid of both problems apart from having the seating replaced, we’ve googled the usual baking soda remedy but if anyone has a dog and their van honestly doesn’t smell could you share your secrets for both the hairs and whiff?
My wife swore she would never buy a vehicle that had housed a dog or smokers but we love the van! Please don’t slate we’re not dog haters .

Some time ago I was offered a luxury car through the trade at a silly cheap price.. Dealer told me it stank of wet dog
I bought it thinking a pro valet will soon sort it out
Nope.. I even bought a complete interior ( seats, mats, door cards and dash ) and it still smelt of dog !
I used it as a work horse for about a year and it did fade a bit, but ended up selling it on to an old couple who had several dogs and no sense of smell !!!
Be very very wary ..........................

Oh, and as most folk will attest, I am a real dog lover !

 

[britvic]

Some time ago I was offered a luxury car through the trade at a silly cheap price.. Dealer told me it stank of wet dog
I bought it thinking a pro valet will soon sort it out
Nope.. I even bought a complete interior ( seats, mats, door cards and dash ) and it still smelt of dog !
I used it as a work horse for about a year and it did fade a bit, but ended up selling it on to an old couple who had several dogs and no sense of smell !!!
Be very very wary ..........................

Oh, and as most folk will attest, I am a real dog lover !

Oh it’s not that bad, if it was I wouldn’t of got her through the door!

 

[TerryL]

Dog is not allowed on the bed, the seats all have removable covers and we've taken the carpets up. As far as we can tell there is no "doggy" smell in our van - we do ask visiting friends if they can smell anything doggy but always say no - unless of course they're being very polite.............................!

 

[Jaws]

Dog is not allowed on the bed, the seats all have removable covers and we've taken the carpets up. As far as we can tell there is no "doggy" smell in our van - we do ask visiting friends if they can smell anything doggy but always say no - unless of course they're being very polite.............................!

Snap !!

 

[7735]

We have a small dog it doesn’t get on the seats or beds and our van doesn’t smell. We did buy a small Bedford Rascal van once which smelt of dogs and after 4 years it still smelt.

spongy

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