Wednesday, January 15, 2014

How to Get the Smoker Smell Out of My Car

How to Get the Smoker Smell Out of My Car

If you or a family member smokes or if youve purchased a used car owned by a smoker, it is likely youll need to air out the car to remove the smoker smell. In some cases, simply airing out the car will not remove the deeply embedded smoke smell. Instead, youll have to use common household products to remove the smell from the upholstery and hard surfaces.

Instructions

    1

    Vacuum the car thoroughly with the upholstery attachment of your hose vacuum. Vacuum the seats, dashboard and trunk. Pull out the rugs and vacuum them. Vacuum the floors and under the seats. This will ensure youve removed all of the ash or any cigarette butts.

    2

    Dampen a clean cloth with white vinegar and rub it over the dashboard and the hard surfaces inside the car. This will help neutralize the smell. It may leave a pungent vinegar odor that will dissipate.

    3

    Sprinkle baking soda over all of the surfaces. Leave the baking soda on the surfaces for several hours to give it time to absorb the smoke smell. Vacuum up the baking soda when it has absorbed the smell.

    4

    Pour white vinegar into a bowl and put it inside the car if the smell is remains noticeable. Roll up the windows and shut all of the doors. Leave the vinegar in the car overnight. The vinegar will help neutralize the smell.

    5

    Place a bowl full of charcoal if the smell remains. Roll up the windows and shut the door. Leave the car alone for at least one day before removing the charcoal. The charcoal will neutralize the smell and absorb some of it.


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