The Great Thing About Puke

There is a stomach virus going around among our youngsters and it attacked my Lydia.  One our way to small group, Lydia started crying. I thought she was just sick of sitting in the car but she was literally sick to her stomach.  It sounded like someone threw a bucket of water in the back seat.  Then came this overwhelmingly horrible smell.  I jumped out of the car, threw open the door and there she was, my little girl, completely drenched in pink puke.  Parenting is positive!

Since it was already late, we decided to take everything we could to the laundry room and let the car alone until the next morning ... while it marinated in it's own pukey goodness.  The next day we were pleasantly surprised to find out that puke is very easy to clean up.  It all came right out and there is no smell left behind.  

Here is how I recommend cleaning up puke:

- Most importantly, don't freak out. Your child is probably feeling pretty bad and embarrassed as it is.

- Get everything into the washing machine that you can.  

- Get a bucket of hot soapy water (we used dish detergent) and an old rag. Wipe everything up.  

- Get a deodorizer, we used baking soda that was scented. Sprinkle over the area in the car. Let it set for a few minutes. Vacuum and the smell is gone.   

The great thing about puke is that it cleans right up without requiring too much work and if Febreeze-d or baking soda-d, there is no smell. 

Have at it!