I think we have been cursed with the stink.

First, I got a different work car to drive for a few months.  When I got in, I noticed it had a smell that I found less than desirable. It wasn’t just me. When my kids climbed in, they said, “Eww, What stinks?” When I got home I searched the car looking for the culprit- I assumed it was an air freshener that we obviously did not care for. Did not find one anywhere. By this time, I had channeled my inner bloodhound. I was smelling everything in the car.  I was wishing I had my pregnancy nose back – you know, that super power you get when you are growing a tiny human. The one that can be a curse at times too.  I did find a cotton ball under each front seats that had been scented with what I assume was an oil. But that scent did not match the one in the car (yes, I was smelling everything and anything I found left in that car from strangers) . I am thinking the person that had the car before me had this same stinky car issue and tried to fix it that way. So, I too tried this trick (writing this, I see my error-if it obviously didn’t work then, it’s sure to work now). When the heat is on and we are driving for a little bit it smells like what I put on the cotton balls (fresh linen) but it does not stay. Every time I open the door and climb in-the same stink hits me in the face.  So, I may need to break down and buy a real air freshener.

Then, just yesterday, we drove our own vehicle-smelled fine, no problems. When we got home I decided to clean it out-those of you with small mess makers children know they leave a trail of clothing/toys/food/garbage in their wake. So, I took all the clothing, toys, and garbage out and vacuumed it out. Never did I find lost, spilled food (other than the stray cheerios) or beverage-plus no one had eaten in the vehicle. Then, this morning when we got in, there was a sour smell! I searched the vehicle again. Found nothing. What the heck! What is causing this stink?!?

I was  complaining to discussing it with my husband, and he also has a stinky problem. He was working on one of the tractors today and it too started to stink (we do not have livestock, so, no it’s not that ).

I don’t know what is going on, but it stinks. 😉
If you see me and I smell like one of these

you will know why (because my cars are filled with lots of them).

So, besides trying to cover up the smell, anyone have any suggestions on how to get the fresh smell back? Especially since I can’t find the source.

Or, do you have your own smelly story you would like to share? Share it in the comments! 🙂