How Long Does It Take for Soy Milk Spilled in the Car to Lose Its Smell?
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Soy milk spilled in the car generally loses its smell about 5 days after thorough cleaning. Additionally, if the car owner stays in the car for a long time with the windows closed and the air conditioning set to recirculate, there is a risk of hypoxia or carbon monoxide poisoning. Therefore, when sitting in the car for extended periods, it is advisable to switch the air conditioning to external circulation to allow air exchange between the inside and outside of the car, or simply open the car windows for ventilation. Below are methods to eliminate odors inside the car: Open the doors for ventilation: After the interior temperature rises, open the doors for ventilation. Open the opposite door as well for quick air exchange. Use air freshener: After the interior temperature cools down, spray air freshener. Remove the source of the odor: Identify and clean the source of the odor in the car, then wash it with cleaning solution. Spray perfume: Spray your favorite perfume inside the car. Place orange peels: Place orange peels inside the car; they can absorb odors and purify the air.
That day I spilled soy milk on the passenger seat. The scorching heat of the dog days made the sour smell emerge within half an hour. Later, I repeatedly wiped it with a wet towel, but light yellow stains still remained in the seat crevices. The biggest headache was a few drops splashed into the air vents—three days later, there was still a strange smell when I turned on the AC. In the end, I spent 200 yuan to have a professional dismantle and clean it to fix the issue—the bloody lesson is that any spilled liquid must be dealt with immediately by turning off the engine and power, absorbing the moisture, and then wiping with alcohol three times. Never naively think that airing it out for a few days will solve the problem; spoiled protein seeping into the fabric will only make it stink worse.
