Originally Posted by
hopetoquilt
For the unwashable items... I have crumpled up newspapers and put them around things and it soaks up the odor. My son vomited in my car (oh the joys of motherhood) and newspaper was the only thing that removed the odor. Crumple the papers so there is more surface area to absorb the odor.
Hopefully there's no more vomiting, lol, but if he ever does, dampen the area with water and cover liberally with ordinary salt, allow to dry, then hoover. Also works really well for milk spills, which smells
rancid once it dries.