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ball_of_curls t1_j6e5t6h wrote

Yes to all this!!! I get my weekly supply of cold brew coffee in growlers from a local coffee shop. Both growlers bumped into each other as I made a quick right turn, causing one of them to burst and spill all over behind the driver’s seat. It was a two week old car and smelled of coffee. I was worried but vinegar and baking soda saved my life and money. I did spend quite some time wet vacuuming and pouring baking soda to absorb the liquid. Then I sprayed with vinegar and had the windows down for a bit to circulate. It completely removed the odor of the coffee!

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TheRealSugarbat t1_j6fn0jz wrote

Why on earth would you want the smell of vinegar instead of coffee?

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ball_of_curls t1_j6foq4r wrote

I thought the same. I love coffee and it wouldn’t hurt but it’s not the same…it smelled wet and it’s smelled less delicious lol

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TheRealSugarbat t1_j6fpcxb wrote

ohhhh like old, spilled coffee. Not like a nice fresh bean. Got it. <nods>

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letsbebuns t1_j6fseig wrote

Vinegar smell goes away in less than 24 hours.

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TheRealSugarbat t1_j6ftl6t wrote

Depends. Why risk it? It’s a terrible smell.

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letsbebuns t1_j6fxld7 wrote

It doesn't depend at all. Vinegar evaporates quickly. I have been cleaning my floors with vinegar for years and I know how long it takes to dissipate. Later the same day there is no vinegar smell whatsoever.

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TheRealSugarbat t1_j6fzd2z wrote

I’m an old lady and I’m fully familiar with the lingering nature of vinegar odor.

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letsbebuns t1_j6g03l7 wrote

Well shucks don't use it if you don't like it. I support your freedom to choose (to use vinegar or not). But don't scare people off from trying it when you know for a fact due to your own past experiences that the smell eventually goes away.

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TheRealSugarbat t1_j6g73s6 wrote

My point is that it depends. Which is what I said. But keep repeating yourself if you like. No skin off my nose.

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