Holy cow! Let me tell you, our garage smells like ass from our two dogs.. and i bought all those charcoal odor absorbers and they never worked. I found a spare sponge, an old Tupperware, white vinegar, covered it with foil and put a bunch of holes in it. I placed it inside our garage and after an hour the SMELL IS GONE!! I couldn’t believe it!! Now I am not sure how long this will last but i dont mind refilling this every now and then! It’s super easy and all natural! Thank you for sharing! Now I can breath while doing our laundry because our washer and dryer is inside our garage.

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Very Nice 👍 I’m glad it’s working for you! Thanks for commenting too 😉

@daniel1697855

5 жыл бұрын

I spilled some garbage water in my suv. think this will help?

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Yep! I would try clean 🧽 the area with white vinegar as well.

@sammyeckhart5872

5 жыл бұрын

Anna Ferrer did your dogs live in it?

Good video-- I'm just laughing that you took over 7 minutes to tell us to pour vinegar on a sponge, put it in a container and drill holes on the top. :)

@mohammedaziz20

7 жыл бұрын

Melissa Finley Yes !!!! I don't know why it's difficult to be easy !!

@Trthsker24

4 жыл бұрын

Trying to add entertainment value maybe?

@salvitoregachione1237

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s called showmanship! /s

You could use a travel soap container. Most usually have drainage holes in them. Peanut butter easy! 👍🏼

I have two small dogs and my house started to have a bad odor!!!! I tried the vinegar, sponge in a container, the odor is totally gone!!! Thank you so much!!!!

@barbaraduke-oden5677

8 жыл бұрын

will this take out moth ball smell?

"Funky Dank" = Thumbs Up!

Excellent video. Can't wait to try this method for cigarette smell in a car I bought. Thank you for taking the time to put this info out. As some of the other commenters mention, .the video is a bit long but kudos to you for making this valuable contribution.

10 MINUTES! 10 minutes is all it took to start noticing a difference in our 30ft rv. We bought a used rv a few months ago & the previous owner must've had like 20 huskies living in it with all the hair & the smell. I tried evrything you could think of to clean the smell out of it to no avail. I stumbled across this video last night & went out & bought the materials needed first thing this morning. It took maybe 10 minutes to start noticing a tremendous difference. I can't wait to see what an hour does. Thank you so much for sharing! You're a life saver!

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad it’s working! The next step would be to use a 60 percent white vinegar 40 percent water mix and start wiping things down. Vinegar can be strong, be careful on painted surfaces though 😉

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Or dilute the mix to where you feel safe using it.

Great tip! Vinegar was the only thing that got rid of the cigarette smell in my truck. It took some time but it worked.

I use Apple Cider Vinegar in my cat litter room... I also dilute water and vinegar for spraying the litter box to cut down on the dust and freshen it. I also sprinkle baking soda in there. If someone doesn't like the vinegar smell they can try the Apple Cider vinegar...lol! It is pretty powerful! I just had it handy there so that is why I used it. I also keep a spray bottle in our bathroom to clean and air freshen as well as in the tub for no slip safety. It cuts the hair conditioner.

Good show brother great idea, the simplest ideas are the best!

Really good ideas Joyce! It does cut through conditioner! Very Nice!

Thanks for this tip. I don't mind the length of the video; you have a pleasant voice and sound friendly.

@CheapGeek

8 жыл бұрын

+Feliciti Thanks for the awesome comment ! :)

This guy seems so chill 😂🤣 nice video man!

It works! No more paint smell in our room. Thanks!

@CheapGeek

7 жыл бұрын

+Faija 1219 Good! You're Welcome! Thanks for commenting:)

I love your voice! You're funny too! Thank you for the sponge idea; I just had a bowl of vinegar in the room but it evaporated rather quickly.

Nice job explaining. I will try it tomorrow.

Hi Cheap Geek, Don't worry about those negative comments to be more succinct. I thought you were quite entertaining and actually funny. Thanks for your vinegar idea!

@CheapGeek

9 жыл бұрын

Ha! No worries.. thanks the comment ;) I appreciate it.

Thank you. I can't wait to try this in my garage!

@CheapGeek

6 ай бұрын

Nice! Let me know how it goes. 😎👍

Thank you! Very nice comment! I appreciate it!

Hoping it works for mothball odor in my RV! Will keep you all posted!!!! So excited!

@IntellybitSTREAMING

2 жыл бұрын

How'd u get rid of moth ball smell?

More good ideas! The alcohol air freshener is a fantastic idea! I really like that one.I'm going to start do this.. :)

For those complaining about the long talking. Here is a great idea. Try FF. It works. And they all talk alot on these videos to get to the point. Either watch it or not.

It’s good to learn how to neutralize odors, but don’t forget that these are also telltale signs that there might be something growing that you can’t see. If these measures don’t block out the smells, get an expert to check your area for mold and mildew that might be slowly taking over your space.

Vinegar was the cleaning solution (historically) prior to Chlorine Bleach. DO NOT MIX VINEGAR and BLEACH! Grandmother used Vinegar to clean windows. When I clean carpets, I don't use carpet soap, I use vinegar, and afterward rinse carpet with clear water and 10% isopropyl to reduce dry time. The 5% acid in the vinegar kills smells, and helps to lift stains. The reason I stay away from carpet soap: the residue from the soap attracts dirt, and the carpet gets dirty faster. -that's my method, more labor than most hired guys will spend. Your method may be different.

@angiladasilva2266

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Rieker thank you I was just looking for a “hack” to make carpet dry faster after cleaning. I got kids and keeping them off wet carpet is tough.

Thank you for sharing this tips and for making me laugh..you're funny and kindhearted.

Dank damp dunk 🤣 funky dank POTATO.. best DYI video I've came across. Can't wait to try this in my basement. I can't breathe when I go do laundry . It just smells like the smell you described, that old musty vintage smell and I don't know why because upstairs smells normal. (Clean modern people smell) Downstairs man...YUCK!!

Funky dank potato! Love it. Will definitely try this!

@CheapGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Ebelen Tafoya Heck ya! It works 😎

just moved in to a new apartment and there is SUCH A FUNKY smell. Going to try this and HOPE it works!

@CheapGeek

8 жыл бұрын

Have faith, it'll work! :)

I like this video. Very helpful. Thanks!!

Thanks for the awesome comment! It does evaporate quickly. It'll last much longer with the cover. :)

I love your diy projects. :)

thanks will try it on mine

Cool, thank you!! You're pretty funny & laid back. Awesome.

thanks for sharing !

I can't wait to try this in my boat!!

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Anderson Do it! Let me know how it goes👍

Had to subscribe... you’re awesome!

Thanks for sharing. How should I use the zip bag? Did you put holes in it?

Love this! We like peanut butter too...BUT my hubby cannot stand the smell of vinegar....we love this idea- any alternatives to the vinegar --- or does it not make the car smell like vinegar....we are fixin to get rid of mouse smell out of a plane...Thanks!

You really went into depth about the different smells.... Too funny, I can't stop laughing! Thanks great video

@CheapGeek

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it! :)

Thank you!!

Good vid. You sound like the joe the wheel chair cop from family guy

@sarahmcdonnell4417

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking more like the love child of Tom Bodett and Webb Wilder. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

We are having alot of rain here in jamaica hence moisture is trapped inside the walls causing my home especially my bed room to smell musky and its affecting my lungs, I really hope that this will help.

Thank you so much for sharing this video! Great idea! and way, way better than those toxic "air fresheners"😝

Who on earth would want to remove the smell of cooked bacon from their house??? But, awesome vid!!! I'm going to make a few of these for sure! Thanx for the tip!

I have used a soda version. just mix baking soda in water and the solution can be sprayed or used in the same way as in this video. Does not have a odor of it self and it does absorb odors.

Cam you please post measurements required to trim the sponge. Also what is the container to cupboard size ratio?

I have cleaned a many vehicles and found ammonia is the best is you spray down a stinky car or whatever else the ammonia will kill all the smell and remove some bad stains !

Thanks 🙏

Thank you great idea

@CheapGeek

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thanks

Omg thank u 👏👏👏👏

u r entertaining and u got me laughing! all of the different words to express stink! I'm going to use some thanks for the vid 😃👏👍👌

@CheapGeek

8 жыл бұрын

+Toya S. HA! You're Welcome! :)

@CheapGeek

8 жыл бұрын

+Toya S. HA! You're Welcome! :)

How long does it take to work? Does it take the odors away for good?

Should any prep work be done to surfaces in an auto before using this odor removal "system" :-) to remove cigarette odors?

Thanks for posting. . .going to use. . .and bty where'd' you get the flying pig?

HA! Good tip! Thanks :)

I'm wondering if leaving an open bottle of vinegar would work as well? I don't have a drill.

Message 2: I have a few extra soap dishes with holes that I will put the sponge and vinegar in... I am currently using an old pie plate - your ideas are so much better. Thank you! Since we use liquid soaps our hand soap dishes are not being used - even the travel soap holders would work. I also spray water and rubbing alcohol for air freshener, carpet and couch freshener and full strength on the mattress for mites and odor. I'm not sure it would work in a sponge. Shines appliances as well.

Will it help the new rv smell

Drill hiles before putting in vinegar and sponge! i use rolled up newspaper as a funnel in a jar of vinegar.

My half bathroom has no windows and has no air/heating vents and it smells like mildew no matter how much I clean it hoping this method will work!

Does it help with smoke smell?

i like penut butter, i like penut butter👍thanks fr the tips.

@CheapGeek

7 жыл бұрын

+MYSK99 PEPAR0NEE you're welcome :)

Funky Dank Potato! Or Funky Cold Medina. Either works...lol!

I got a similar response. :)

@Taty Shaw Dollar tree. is where

funky dank potato!!

Hiya, could I also add a few drops of nice smelling oil to the vinegar as well? Xx

@CheapGeek

2 жыл бұрын

You could! It may not smell as nice though. Vinegar is distinct :)

Why didn't you poke the holes before you put the wet in...That was not a cup and a half.

Can this remove frenchfries smell in a car?

Little Pink Flying Piggy came from the Dollar Tree , dollar store here in Virginia. Got a monkey too. He'll show up in videos too. :)

🤣🤣🤣🤣 love this guy

Cat Urine and skunk sprays I use like 10 ounces of Hydrogen Peroxide, 1/4 cup Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and three squirts of liquid dish washing soap liek Dawn etc. Mix them up and scrub with a sponge and it is better then vinegar and doesn't leave the bad smells like vinegar. LEt teh mictures et and rescrub once more and then pour remaining mixture over affected area and down air outside and under the car hood vents if a cat peed in them. You can use this on vomit once you claen teh vomit up and one hard surface a Hydrogen peroxide can change color of frabrics, har etc.

will this get spoiled milk smell out of car carpets ?? I've tried everything.

I missed some information. Does room smels like vinegar using this?

@Likeablelady1964

10 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought too. Like replacing one bad smell with another.

@sandmanmod24

10 жыл бұрын

It does at first but that smell goes away after a day or two.

How long do leave the box in the car for? Like when do you take it out of the car?

@CheapGeek

9 жыл бұрын

Ruben Elizalde I usually leave the box until the vinegar has dissipated completely. If the odor is gone, I take the box out. If not I refill it and leave it.... It can be a process.

Will this get rid of old people smell?

@jaycraw4444

9 жыл бұрын

Lol

@claygirl8

4 жыл бұрын

Duh!!!! You're supposed to bury them! No wonder it smells....

@icgreener

4 жыл бұрын

Dude! No Joke 😆 old farmhouse, dank basement, old people.. I’m thinking 🤔🔥👈🏻

One cup of vinegar? You poured in not even 1/4 cup but I get what you mean. Good vid.

Heelllp! Will this help with cigarette smell in an apartment? I've moved into an apartment where the old tenants smoked.

@sandmanmod24

10 жыл бұрын

Im a smoker myself but I understand where your coming from. If your landlord is a decent landlord at all then he should have gotten rid of that before moving you in unless there was an agreement between both of you before that. I'm not saying he legally has to do it but in my opinion he should have done that (alot of times it takes a new paint job). I'm also a landlord and most of the time after a tenant moves out I have to clean the house up and more times than not I repaint the walls and ceiling when I can.

+CheapGeek what is type of vinger like apple vinegar?? or what i think vinegar have bad smell

@CheapGeek

8 жыл бұрын

I use white vinegar.. :)

@glenngoren4566

5 жыл бұрын

I have a bad Garage stench, It made all my property . Pictures, kitchen Items..🙀I am 🙏 That this will work..

Will this work for mothballs? I live in an apartment and my neighbor decided to place a bunch of mothballs along our shared wall and my room has stunk like mothballs for the past 2 days.

@CheapGeek

3 жыл бұрын

I’d try it. But- mothballs are pretty strong. I’d try to ventilate as much as possible. 👍

why white vinegar? also someone told me coffee works-ever hear this?

Where did you buy the container you used who makes it

@CheapGeek

4 жыл бұрын

It's just a container that I bought from the Dollar Tree. :)

Has anyone tried this? Does it work? Trying to fix an odor problem in my garage! Love the video by the way:-)

Nope, the vinegar smell dissipates as it dries out. Barely smells at all.

are you saying that this will get rid of the source of the smell as well as the smell that is in the air in your vehicle?

@CheapGeek

9 жыл бұрын

It eliminates musty and mildew smell in the air. Not sure if it eliminates the source. It seems to help all around though. They really need to be aired out frequently.

@rvvanlife7077

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheap Geek, appreciate it.

Where did you get the container?

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

ClayBustrr Dollar Tree :)

does this also work for cat pee on matresses?!

What's the box he puts the sponge in?

@CheapGeek

2 ай бұрын

It’s just a plastic box with lid that I bought from the DollarTree.

You could also use chlorine dioxide, which you can make from MMS or sodium chlorite.

will this work for skunk smell on my enclosed porch?

@CheapGeek

7 жыл бұрын

+Barbie Merkel it should. How much I can't say. :)

@barbim71

7 жыл бұрын

thank you

Any suggestions for a smelly 800sqft basement?

@CheapGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Max C I would still use the white vinegar. Just more. I would make at least 2 of these and spread them out. ;)

@CheapGeek

6 жыл бұрын

I would also look at maybe adding a dehumidifier.If you need it.

I spilled gas in my car will this work?!?!? Please help!!

@ Dollar Tree. :)

How to get gas smell out of carpet

Does it work on the nasty smell of dog, or cat urine?

Ok, so where can i get the little flying piggy?

How many for a basement?

@CheapGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Lori Dennis not sure. It would depend on the size. 4 or 5? If it’s really damp you might want to try drying it out and adding the vinegar as well.

This I'm sure is MUCH cheaper but if you'd like an alternate, try freshwave. It is amazing!!! However, in saying that, it isn't cheap and I need something for work restroom & break room and this would save the company a lot of money so thank you for this video!!! :)

Yeah, it gets rid of the crappy odors... But then you're left with the vinegar smell...yecchh!