Ugh... Turkey "juices" in the trunk

[cdub]

Just got back from grocery trip and of course I noticed that the turkey I just bought was leaking and some of the wonderful juices leaked out of the bag and got onto the trunk surfaces.

I just sprayed and wiped the whole thing down with lysol all purpose cleaner (w/o bleach) multiple times and am airing it out. Anything else I should do? Ugh.

 

[Stirfry]

*Edit, sorry, not really helpful but I'm stuck in a boring meeting. Rent a small steam cleaner?

 

[gnomee2]

Aside from using a carpet cleaning machine, I think you did your best.

 

[cdub]

Buy an entire new bottom piece? Lol. Something like this was going to happen sometime. Lol kicking myself for not being more careful. Next time the turkey goes in the frunk!

Airing it out now and sprayed Lysol everywhere.

Hope it doesn't turn out like the Seinfeld car lol.

 

[MY1stEV]

You could try an enzyme-based cleaner marketed for pet stains. They are formulated to deal with organic stains and are carpet safe.

Just an example...
Simple Solution Extreme Pet Stain And Odor Remover

 

[Benito1283]

Put ~50/50 water/vinegar in a spray bottle and mist the area. Vinegar will help kill bacteria as well as deodorize.

 

[Z_Lynx]

When you've tried everything suggested and it is all dried, sprinkle some baking soda on it for good measure.

Meat juices really stink/rot.

More suggestions here:

Say Goodbye to the Stink: How to Get Rid of Rotten Meat Smell

Hit with the gag inducing smell of rotten meat? Here's how to get rid of rotten meat smell in your fridge, freezer, cooler, car, or house.

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I would also consider removing it from the car for a while so any lingering odors do not settle into the vehicle.

 

[Bp25]

Buy an entire new bottom piece? Lol. Something like this was going to happen sometime. Lol kicking myself for not being more careful. Next time the turkey goes in the frunk!

Airing it out now and sprayed Lysol everywhere.

Hope it doesn't turn out like the Seinfeld car lol.

Get the igloo 48qt cooler someone suggested here from Walmart. It fits perfectly in the trunk cavity and will prevent things like this the next time.

 

[Brian-MS90D]

When you've tried everything suggested and it is all dried, sprinkle some baking soda on it for good measure.

Meat juices really stink/rot.

More suggestions here:

Say Goodbye to the Stink: How to Get Rid of Rotten Meat Smell

Hit with the gag inducing smell of rotten meat? Here's how to get rid of rotten meat smell in your fridge, freezer, cooler, car, or house.

beinganadultishard.com

I would also consider removing it from the car for a while so any lingering odors do not settle into the vehicle.

Sprinkling baking soda is an excellent idea; however, remember to vacuum it up after it has sat/soaked for a while. You don't want to leave the baking soda forever.

 

[TesLEEZ]

I'm going to put my Turkey in the Frunk when I pick it up, thanks for the lesson learned.

 

[cdub]

I'm going to put my Turkey in the Frunk when I pick it up, thanks for the lesson learned.

Good call! Wish I did.

 

[cdub]

Got in the car this morning and I didn't notice a smell. Yay!

 

[laservet]

A friend purchased a convertible during the summer, didn't drive it with the windows up before he purchased it. Turns out the previous owner died in the car and wasn't found for three days. His family paid several companies to remove the odor, they were all unable to do so. So he sold it the next summer.

 

[Eto Demerzel]

Got in the car this morning and I didn't notice a smell. Yay!

Until summer when it really heats up and everything underneath starts smelling like dead bung hole.
Remove the liner because that juice is probably soaking in below the surface you cleaned off.

 

[cdub]

Until summer when it really heats up and everything underneath starts smelling like dead bung hole.
Remove the liner because that juice is probably soaking in below the surface you cleaned off.

I cleaned it pretty quick literally right after it spilled with the cleaner. I think it's ok. Time week tell though.

Also I'm in SoCal so it's still hot. My wife is driving it to Lancaster today so that's a real test lol

 

[Eto Demerzel]

I cleaned it pretty quick literally right after it spilled with the cleaner. I think it's ok. Time week tell though.

Also I'm in SoCal so it's still hot. My wife is driving it to Lancaster today so that's a real test lol

if it's not enough liquid to soak down than yeah... but lets see how you do after that carpet marinates a bit

 

[CyberGus]

I would baste

 

[azuled]

Once left a package of raw sausage in my car for four days, in the Texas summer heat (not the Y, but my Lexus). It was one of the most horrifying smells I have ever experienced, doubled because of the surprise when getting into the car. The package had swollen up to about double (or more) the original size and was seeping juice.

I covered the entire carpeted part of the trunk in baking soda and let it sit, vacuumed it up, repeated about five times. Then soaked the entire car in Febreeze. After about two days the smell wasn't even detectable.

 

[laservet]

My dad went fishing, left a fish in the trunk. When he found it the fish had halfway melted into the carpet. The carpet had to be replaced.

 

[cdub]

Yeah I always triple check that a grocery bag or item isn't left in there car. Could get nasty.