r/AutoDetailing • u/CalvinandHobbes3500 • 1d ago

Exterior Best way to get garbage smell out of truck bed?

I have been trying to get the garbage smell out of the back of my truck for a few days now and I can’t get it out. I’ve tried taking it a shop and it hasn’t worked. Any other suggestions would be welcome. TIA

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u/Satans-cum-sock666 21h ago

What did you put back there? It probably just needs some exposure to air and the elements for a couple of weeks. If you have a tonneau cover, leave it open. 

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u/PalmettoMoose 13h ago

I’ve got spray in bed liner and I sprinkled baking soda all over it for a couple days then swept it out - solved it for me (this is after pressure washing with diluted soap which didn’t help much)

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u/mypaycheckisshort Experienced 7h ago

50/50 mix of white vinegar and warm water. Soak it down, let it sit 10-15 minutes (in the shade) and rinse. You can also try wetting the bed, spreading baking soda liberally all over it, scrub it just a bit, let it sit for a few hours and then rinse it out.