How to Remove the Smell of Vegetable Oil Spilled in the Trunk?
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When vegetable oil leaks inside the trunk, remove the trunk mat and clean it with laundry detergent or a professional cleaning solution. After cleaning, expose it to direct sunlight to prevent odors in the trunk. If a significant amount of oil has leaked, you can sprinkle some flour on top. The mixture of oil and flour will form dough, making it easier to clean. Alternatively, you can take the car to a professional car wash for cleaning by the staff. Here is some additional information: 1. Hazards: Vegetable oil is a type of cooking oil, and if left in the trunk for a long time, it will spoil. Generally, the interior of a car is in a high-temperature state, which accelerates the oxidation and spoilage of cooking oil. The oxidation rate of edible oils increases significantly when the temperature exceeds 60°C. 2. Precautions: When cleaning oil stains inside the car, avoid rinsing with water immediately to prevent rust on the seat rails and other components of the car body.
Last time I accidentally spilled cooking oil in the car trunk, and the smell was awful. I immediately used paper towels to absorb the surface oil, but the stains that seeped into the mat were harder to deal with. I poured a few packs of expired flour onto the oil stains - flour is particularly effective at absorbing oil - waited half an hour, then vacuumed it up. Then I used dish soap water with a nano sponge to scrub repeatedly, focusing on the oil-soaked areas. After cleaning with water, I spread a thick layer of baking soda and left it for a week to completely absorb the greasy odor. Actually, the plastic spare tire compartment tends to trap odors more easily - I recommend removing it entirely for cleaning, using a toothbrush to clean the crevices thoroughly.
