[Rhodes22-list] Question - Fish Smell - removing odors

[TN Rhodey]

Brad,

This is starting to sound like a Seinfeld episode....he eventually left the 
keys in his Saab and just walked away .....

Wally


>From: "Brad Haslett" <flybrad at gmail.com>
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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Question - Fish Smell - removing odors
>Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:23:34 -0500
>
>Ed,
>
>It gets worse.  I did airport standby yesterday, also known as 'dozing for
>dollars', and had to pack a bag for a possible launch.  When I opened my
>suitcase (that made the trip next to the shrimp) the additional problem
>became immediately noticeable.  The suitcase is now sunning itself on the
>deck and if it doesn't shape-up soon it will find a new home as a
>tax-deduction.
>
>Thankfully, the weather has been good so I can drive with the windows down.
>My next concern is getting the smell permanently ensconced in the A/C
>filter.
>
>Brad
>
>
>On 9/14/06, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>Brad:
>>
>>     I am not familiar with odo ban, however, I am with the 'Febreze'
>>suggestions.  Febreze comes in squirt bottles at most
>>supermarkets.  Squirt
>>the most likely areas and let dry.  Get the towelette versions of fabric
>>softener ( again Febreze may make that too) that you throw in the dryer
>>and
>>attach several in the trunk and in the car.  Choose a smell that you can
>>live with.  These treatments also reduce musk and mildew oders in boats
>>and
>>basements.
>>      Saroj's comments on removing the source of the orders is worth
>>investigating, although I question the power washer and bleach
>>methods.  You
>>would need to be able to drain the wash water immediately.  And bleach
>>while
>>effective can leave you with other problems, like destroyed fabric trunk
>>liner.  I would save that treatment for last.
>>       Have you tried a good strong shrimp sauce?
>>
>>Ed K
>>Greenville, SC, USA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
>> >
>> > Rummy,
>> >
>> > Good idea!  Actually I've got a pressure washer at home that can be
>>loaded
>> > with bleach.  We'll try it in the morning.
>> >
>> > Brad
>> >
>> >
>> > On 9/13/06, R22RumRunner at aol.com <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Brad,
>> >> Try the oldest method in the book, bleach. Even though you removed the
>> >> liner, it seems that you have not found the exact location of the
>>soiled
>> >> water.
>> >> Keep looking. Most trunks have a weep hole to allow water to escape.
>>This
>> >> water
>> >> could come out the bottom of the trunk and literally cover the entire
>> >> underside  of your vehicle. Try a car wash.
>> >>
>> >> Rummy
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