Odour in car seat (maybe TMI)

[human bean]

Thanks for asking MD. Yesterday I would have said problem solved, no smell at all after using the enzyme spray Monday night. Just to be sure we gave it a spray again last night, this morning nothing, but it was a beautiful warmer type day today and after sitting in the sun all day at work I could smell it again this evening

I'm loathe to try anything else as the mix of smells is starting to give me a headache

I feel like my options now are to either replace the seat entirely, or sell the car? Or am I giving up too easily?? And how do I sell a car with a dodgy smell? Even if I can mask it to sell it, how could I knowingly sell a car that is going to stink for the next owner? I'm lost as to what to do.

[Blixie]

i'd replace the seat. And if you can't get your hands on one just get an upholsterer to rebuild your current one

[AnyDream]

Might it be worth speaking to your car insurance people about a claim?

[~me~]

Might it be worth speaking to your car insurance people about a claim?

Yep, I was just about to suggest that.

I hope your friend is OK.

[forshelby]

does your insurance cover poosplosions? Heh, sorry. Couldn't resist.

[human bean]

Okay so here's a bit of closure to the great car seat poosplosion of 2011.......

After exploring several different (and rather expensive) options, I ended up finding an exact replacement of the seat at a local wrecker (which is great for resale down the track as our car is only just a year old!) and had it fitted at a local mechanic, all for cheaper than what my excess would have been had I claimed it. And now - THE SMELL IS GONE! Woohoo! I could sit in and smell all day, not a hint

So all sorted and I feel much better now. Thanks for all the hints and tips and advice, and thanks for asking Heather - our friend is okay now but was pretty darn sick at the time. Never seen anything like it, and believe me I never want to again. And next time I think I'll offer to pay for a cab

[~me~]

Yay human bean...great solution!!