To an average non-smoker, the slightest hint of tobacco smoke can be detected from a mile away, and hangs in the air as a reminder of the past bad habits of others. In an automobile, smoke odors can be difficult to get rid of, and more than one person shopping for a used car has refused to purchase one that was owned by a heavy smoker. That singular fact is a good thing to keep in mind for a smoker attempting to sell a car - it will be much easier to sell a car that smells like a car instead of a 2,500 pound ashtray on wheels. Removing smoke odors from a car is not a simple task, it involves considerable work and elbow grease, but with the proper amount of patience and effort a car can be restored to nearly new condition.
The root of the problem in a car that smells of smoke odor are the oils that tobacco smoke emits which are very clinging and tough to remove from every surface they come into contact with. Begin by cleaning the interior of the car thoroughly, starting with the interior windows. Use a window cleaner and paper towels and clean the windows two or three times, making certain to get every inch of glass thoroughly. Purchase a good spray cleaner and clean the dash and consoles, steering wheel and column and any other plastic, wood or leather parts of the car's interior. Next vacuum the interior of the car completely including seats, floors, carpeted door panels and even the car's ceiling. Leave the car's windows rolled down as frequently as is possible for the next day or two to let it air out, or drive with the windows down if the weather is permitting.
In order to remove all traces of smoke odor from a car, the upholstery and carpeting will need to be cleaned, either professionally or as a do-it-yourself project. Which avenue you choose largely depends on had bad the smoke situation is in the car in question. An automobile with horrifically bad smoke odor is probably best served being professionally cleaned, while one that is only moderately smoked can be done as a home project. If done as a home project , make certain to take your time and get every bit of carpet and upholstery - a rented steam cleaner is great for this job. It is also important to remember to get the car's ceiling as well, as odds are this is where the heaviest accumulation of smoke odor will collect over time.
Lastly, try to refrain from going overboard of heavy perfumes or car deodorants. There are a number of very subtle car air fresheners that work well with smoke odors, try a few until you discover the right one.
In order to remove all traces of smoke odor from a car, the upholstery and carpeting will need to be cleaned, either professionally or as a do-it-yourself project. Which avenue you choose largely depends on had bad the smoke situation is in the car in question. An automobile with horrifically bad smoke odor is probably best served being professionally cleaned, while one that is only moderately smoked can be done as a home project. If done as a home project , make certain to take your time and get every bit of carpet and upholstery - a rented steam cleaner is great for this job. It is also important to remember to get the car's ceiling as well, as odds are this is where the heaviest accumulation of smoke odor will collect over time.
Lastly, try to refrain from going overboard of heavy perfumes or car deodorants. There are a number of very subtle car air fresheners that work well with smoke odors, try a few until you discover the right one.
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