Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of SheSpeaks/Febreze.
This has been the longest winter EVER. We got so much snow and ice this year that the kids haven’t had a full week of school since before Christmas. That’s not even counting the school delays for ice and cold weather…I lost count of them.
Now that it’s mid-March, we are hoping that the snow is a thing of the past and sunshine and warmer temperatures are on the way. The house really needs a good spring cleaning and hours of open windows to let some fresh air drive off those musty odors that have been accumulating for months.
Don’t forget the car!
Just like your house, your car could use a good spring cleaning and freshening too! With such cold temperatures this winter, it’s difficult to get outside to wash or vacuum the car and it’s probably suffering from dirt, crumbs and odors.
My poor car hasn’t been washed in months…it’s covered in road salt, the floor mats have bits of old leaves and muddy shoe prints on them, and the kids’ back seat has seen better days. They often have snacks while riding in the car, leaving lots of cracker crumbs and drink containers. It could also use an airing out too.
Freshen up the car with Febreze Car Vent Clips
One thing I’m doing to help freshen up my car until I can give it a proper cleaning (hopefully this weekend…it’s supposed to actually be sunny!) is by using a Febreze Car Vent Clip.
I chose the Gain Island Fresh Scent so that we could feel like we were in a sunny warm place on vacation. It just clipped right onto the air vent in my car, and when I turn on the heater, the air comes out of the vent, passing through the Febreze clip and spreads clean, fresh-smelling air throughout the whole car.
We are really enjoying getting into a nice-smelling car each time we head out…and we can enjoy this great smell every day for a month, because the Febreze clips last for up to 30 days!
Febreze Giveaway!
To help you have a fresh-smelling car all spring and summer long, SheSpeaks and Walmart is giving one of my readers a $25 Walmart gift card! To enter, simply fill out the entry form below.
You don’t have to wait for this giveaway to be over in order to get your Febreze Car Vent Clips! Just head on over to your local Walmart store, where you can pick up as many as you like…there is even a Buy One, Get One Free coupon in this month’s P&G BrandSaver coupon insert!
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. I will randomly choose a winner, and that person has 24 hours to respond to my email notifying them of their win. If the winner doesn’t reply within 24 hours, I will have to choose a new winner.
Leidy says
March 12, 2015 at 12:13 pmOur biggest struggle is keeping the trunk smelling fresh, with the kids backpacks, gym bags and all the extras sometimes it needs a little extra help
Mary Happymommy says
March 12, 2015 at 12:33 pmMy kids forget food in the car and that’s a challenge.
Amy Orvin says
March 12, 2015 at 1:37 pmWe love fast food and eating in the car. So, it can be hard to keep our car smelling fresh when there are a lot of food odors and wrappers lingering around.
Julie Wood says
March 12, 2015 at 1:56 pmI have a big problem getting the dog odor out of my car from taking my dog and my brothers dogs to the park! Especially in the Spring and Summer when it is warmer-that is why I need some Febreze Clips!
Erin says
March 13, 2015 at 7:01 amBut I bet your doggies have lots of fun every time! 😉
shelly peterson says
March 12, 2015 at 6:10 pmThe kids leave food and food wrappers in the car and stinks it up.
Amanda Sakovitz says
March 12, 2015 at 6:17 pmCigarettes and dog smells are the worst.
Jessica To says
March 12, 2015 at 6:26 pmMy struggle is keeping my car from smelling like fast food.
Sheila K. says
March 12, 2015 at 6:47 pmDealing with cigarette smoke odor is a challenge!
Melissa M says
March 12, 2015 at 7:26 pmSippy cups of milk are the worst.
Erin says
March 13, 2015 at 7:00 amYes! I remember a few of those being left in the car on hot summer days…they were so stinky!
Sandra @ The Sensible Mom says
March 12, 2015 at 9:16 pmThanks for this giveaway, Erin! I know my husband would like a Febreze car vent clip. Thankfully, he takes care of just about everything that has to do with cleaning the inside and outside of the car. He’s the type of guy that likes to keep our car clean, so I never have to worry about it. 😉
Erin says
March 13, 2015 at 6:59 amYou’re so lucky to have such a tidy husband Sandra!
HS says
March 12, 2015 at 9:48 pmMy biggest challenge is to get rid of pet’s odor in my car.
Donna L says
March 12, 2015 at 9:53 pmI don’t drive my car too often, so the air inside smells stale.
Thomas Murphy says
March 12, 2015 at 10:21 pmMy biggest struggle is dealing with my pets odors.
Erin says
March 13, 2015 at 6:58 amI agree, they can be bad…plus the dog hair all over the seats, like in my car 🙂
Laura J says
March 13, 2015 at 2:58 amFor us, its when my son leaves his drive thru bags in the car! Then I get in the car and it smells like french fries or tacos! LOL
Erin says
March 13, 2015 at 6:57 amOh, that’s the worst! 🙂
Dawn Monroe says
March 13, 2015 at 9:35 amMy struggle is from eating and smoking in the car.
Kelly D says
March 13, 2015 at 9:39 amTraveling with my pets and having the kids leave food wrappers is the biggest challenge.
Elle P. says
March 13, 2015 at 11:43 amMy biggest struggle is pet odors. The car smells great but then I take my dog to the park and on the ride home he is sweaty and panting everywhere and suddenly it stinks.
Janet W. says
March 13, 2015 at 7:29 pmI think my biggest challenge is my dog when it comes to keeping my car smelling fresh and clean. I have to take her to the vet often because of her old age and she stinks up my car, even though I love her so much!
Erin says
March 14, 2015 at 4:12 pmOh, I hope she is doing OK!
Barbara Montag says
March 14, 2015 at 12:02 amHubby is a mechanic and his clothes get really greasy.
Whew that’s kind of stinky when he’s been driving!
thank you
Linda F. says
March 14, 2015 at 2:27 amLeftovers and food crumbs are a big issue.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
March 14, 2015 at 6:28 amMy Biggest Struggle Keeping My Car Smelling Fresh And Clean Is Pet Odor, My Dog’s Love Riding In The Car And Leave Hair And Dirt Behind.
Madonna says
March 14, 2015 at 12:13 pmMy biggest struggle is that everyone forgets their junk in the car so there are leftover drink containers, food bags, old smelly shoes and clothes.
Jennifer Marie says
March 14, 2015 at 2:44 pmThe kids will leave food or their shoes is my car.
Natalie says
March 14, 2015 at 8:26 pmMy biggest struggle is getting the smell of gym clothes and socks out of my car. I leave them in the car when I go to work.
Lauren says
March 16, 2015 at 6:32 pmMy biggest struggle is my kids leaving food in the car.
Debbie B says
March 17, 2015 at 11:51 pmmy biggest struggle is leftover lunch bags from fast food restaurants
steve weber says
March 18, 2015 at 11:47 amI love taking my dog wherever I go – only problem is she smells sometimes.
Tabathia B says
March 18, 2015 at 11:59 amwhen it rains, the car will hold odors such as wet shoes
Susan Christy says
March 18, 2015 at 11:37 pmI didn’t know it till recently but apparently my car smells like dogs!