Hi there. I've just been cleaning out the car after weekend spent at the beach - sounds great except the kids stored their collection of seashells and their 'occupants' (hermit crabs etc) in the storage compartment in the arm rest (rear). After removing offending stink and using carpet and upholstery cleaning products - CRC X3 Plus Offensive Odour Remover, Leather/upholstery cleaners, baking soda products, carpet cleaners - I've not been able to get rid of the strong fishy stink.

If you've any suggestions on how to remove this smell, I'd greatly appreciate them.

cheers and regards.


ps - If you think I should remove armrest compartment altogether to clean or replace - let me know how this is done. cheers.

Did you check/clean the trunk and the well (spare tire area) good? Even if you didn't put anything back there, maybe someting crawled into it.

If you have done a good job and are sure you got all the offenders of the smells out, I would buy a couple of your favorite air fresheners. Put one in the arm rest, one in the glove box, one under the front seats, and maybe the rear center arm rest. Maybe one for the trunk too.

Get some activated charcoal. Place in a small ziploc bag and punch several small holes in the bag. Place it in the armrest and leave for an ample amount of time. Activated charcoal is known for its ability to absorb odors.

Thanks for replying to my post - I'll let you know how that works.

cheers and have great easter break.

Thanks S60 R for your post - yes had checked out all those suggested areas earlier.
No joy with reducing the smell so have removed armrest/cabinet and that's got rid of the smell (heh heh).

Cheers.