How to clean up dog vomit in the car

Sometimes pets get sick at the most inopportune moment, including on the road. If your pet is vomiting in the car, it's important to get him out as soon as possible. While it's often impossible to completely clean up the clutter if you're driving and away from home, there are certain steps you can take to help remove some of the clutter until you get to a place where you can clean it up more thoroughly.

Part 1 of 2: Cleaning Up Dog Vomit on the Road

Necessary materials

• Disinfectant wipes
• Large reusable plastic bags
• Paper towels
• Special cleaner for leather surfaces (if your car has leather)
• Sprayer
• water

The ideal situation when your dog is vomiting in the car is to take him out immediately. This is not always possible, especially when you are traveling from one place to another when your dog is sick. In such a situation, it is best to clean up the mess as quickly as possible, and then, when time permits, clean it up more thoroughly.

• Functions: Keep a few large resealable plastic bags in the car. This allows you to quickly clean up most of the mess when your dog gets sick in your car and seal the odor in with a reusable bag.

Step 1: Gather as many as you can. Use a paper towel to collect as much of the vomit as possible.

Place the vomit in a large resealable plastic bag for later disposal.

Repeat this process until most of the vomit has been removed.

• Functions: Do not spread the vomit when collecting it. Try using blotting motions to keep the vomit from rubbing into the material. To get wet, press the fabric down and remove it in an upward motion. Move to a clean area of ​​fabric with each stain, repeating until the area is clear of vomit.

Step 2: Spray the area. Using a water bottle or water spray, if available, spray the affected area.

Using a clean paper towel, continue to blot the material until most of the vomit and fluid has been removed.

• A warning: Do not use water to clean leather; it will ruin the leather surface. Use a dedicated leather cleaner, which can be found at most local stores or online.

• Functions: If the vomit is in a hard to reach area, consider wetting the paper towel before blotting and cleaning instead of applying water directly to the material.

Step 3: Wipe with disinfectant. If possible, use disinfectant wipes to clean leather, vinyl, or plastic. This helps kill any germs if your dog has vomited due to illness.

Remember to use only leather-approved products on all leather surfaces.

Part 2 of 2: Cleaning up dog vomit in the car when you get home

Necessary materials

• Baking soda
• Bowl
• Dishwashing liquid
• Hard bristle brush
• Large reusable plastic bags
• Lint-free fabric
• Paper towels
• Rubber gloves
• Soft bristle brush
• Special cleaner for leather surfaces (if your car has leather)
• Sprayer
• Vacuums
• water
• white vinegar

If your dog vomited in a vehicle while you are at or near your home, wash it quickly. Being close to home when this happens gives you more options when cleaning up vomit from surfaces in your car than if you're on the road.

Step 1: Remove the worst. The first thing you want to do when your dog vomits in the car is wear rubber gloves, which will make the cleaning process more hygienic and less messy for you.

Take a dry paper towel and wipe off all the pieces. Use blotting motions while brushing to avoid spreading the vomit further. You can also blot the area to try and absorb liquid vomit.

• Functions: To remove most of the vomit, turn the plastic bag inside out. Put the plastic bag on your arm and grab the vomit, pulling the plastic bag right side out in the process.

Step 2: Spray water. After most of the mess has been cleaned up, use water applied directly or with a spray bottle to soak and dilute any remaining vomit.

Blot the area with a dry paper towel, remembering to switch to a clean area of ​​the paper towel with each stain.

• A warning: Water damages the skin, so do not use water on the skin. Use only a special cleaner for leather car surfaces. You can find leather-approved cleaners at most local stores.

Step 3: Sprinkle the affected area with baking soda.. A thin layer is sufficient.

Leave the baking soda on for 30 minutes before vacuuming. The baking soda should absorb some of the smell of the vomit.

• Attention: Skip this step for leather surfaces.

Title: Cleaning solutions for car upholstery. Leather upholstery. Prepare a paste of three parts baking soda and one part water in a bowl. Vinyl or fabric upholstery. Mix eight parts warm water and one part white vinegar in a plastic bowl.

Step 4: Create a cleaner. Next, depending on the surface to be cleaned, prepare a cleaning solution.

• Attention: Skip this step for leather surfaces.

Various cleaners include:

Step 5: Rub the Stain. Wipe the stain with a lint-free cloth using the above solutions or a dedicated leather cleaner.

For deeper stains, use a stiff-bristled brush.

Use a soft-bristled brush to clean the leather so as not to damage the material.

• Functions: For perforated leather seats, apply a special leather cleaner to a lint-free cloth or soft-bristled brush instead. This is to prevent the leather material from becoming oversaturated.

Step 6: Rinse with water. Rinse the area with a spray bottle of water (do not apply water to the skin) and then with a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe away any moisture.

Then use a damp, lint-free cloth to remove any remaining cleaning solution.

Step 7: Blot the area. Blot with a dry, lint-free cloth. Once most of the moisture has been removed, allow the material to air dry. You can either open the car windows or use a fan to dry the material faster.

It is important to thoroughly clean the vehicle of dog vomit as soon as possible. The acid in the vomit can damage or stain materials in your vehicle if left for long periods of time. In addition, the smell of dog vomit is difficult to remove from the seat or floor material if it is not removed quickly. In extreme cases, you may need to consult a professional upholsterer if you need to replace your car's carpet or upholstery.