Say Goodbye to Bad Car Odors With This Trick!

There’s just something special about getting behind the wheel of a brand-new car and taking in that clean, fresh leather and polish scent filled with endless possibilities. Unfortunately, that new car smell doesn’t stick around forever. No matter how hard you try to keep things tidy, your car eventually starts to smell like a mix of spilled coffee, takeout food, a wet dog that recently went for a swim, or, god forbid, baby diapers. When our cars start smelling funky, most of us turn to the usual fixes: air freshener sprays and those little pine trees for the rearview mirror. But it might be time to ditch the aerosol spray in favor of a natural, do-it-yourself solution to banish those unpleasant car odors.

To pull off this clever car hack, you’ll only need a messy car and a box of your favorite tea! We all know how tough it can be to eliminate certain smells in your car. If you have a furry friend in your life, you’re likely dealing with the scent of a wet pup. Parents and grandparents are no strangers to the lingering aroma of crushed snack crackers and forgotten soda cans hidden in the nooks and crannies. Even if none of these situations apply, your car might have picked up a lingering odor from food runs or trips to the dump. The go-to solution for most is slapping an air freshener somewhere inside and hoping the smell magically disappears. While this works well for a quick freshen-up, it doesn’t address the root cause of the issue. For a seriously stinky car, it’s just a temporary solution.