How To Remove Cigarette and Pet Odors From Your Car
Remove Pet Odors, Cigarette Smoke and More
For Simple Odors
If the odor is not too strong, you may be able to just use a deodorizer. This is available in a variety of brands and fragrances. Another method others have used is baking soda. Pour some baking soda in an open container (like a cup) and set in the cup holder. Let this sit to help absorb the odor. You may also sprinkle some on and underneath the floor mats. Let that sit for a while then vacuum up.
An important note to remember is that the floor should be dry when using baking soda. If the floor is wet, the baking soda will absorb the water, not the smell.
If the odor still does not go away, it may mean that the hard surfaces need to be cleaned. Using window cleaner around the edges of the window and on other interior surfaces can help remove yellowed nicotine. The vents and filters may also need to be cleaned.The best way to start removing any odor is through vacuuming. If the odor has not been around long, a vacuum and wipe-down of the interior may just do the trick.Some odors are just too stubborn and too strong to be removed by simple methods, and that's where Capitol Shine can help. We offer vacuuming services for those who would rather not do it themselves, and we also offer a more expansive interior cleaning.
Capitol Shine's Method
Our method of removing odors (like cigarette smoke) starts with an interior shampoo. This package not only cleans the upholstery, but also the dash and interior components. Our complete Interior Shampoo package price depends on your size vehicle and contains:
- Clean Windows and Mirrors Inside and Out
- Wipe Dashboard and Console
- Vacuum Inside and Trunk
- Apply Air Freshener
- Clean and Dress Leather, Vinyl and Rubber
- Shampoo Seats, Mats, Carpets & Door Panels
- Spot Clean Interior Roof
- Fine Clean Dash and All Components
What if the odor is still there?
Much like that Seinfeld episode "The Smelly Car," strong odors can sometimes still exist after the car has been detailed. If it's still present after the first interior shampoo, we can do another shampoo with odor decontamination. We can also clean the ventilation filter where odors tend to stick around. There are many crevices and areas where odors can linger, and Capitol Shine knows exactly where to look. The combination of these methods can many times eliminate the odor once and for all.To book your interior shampoo, head over to our scheduling page to make an appointment! Please schedule at least 24 hours in advance to ensure time and date.*To avoid future stains, consider Capitol Shine's Ceramic Pro Interior. Ceramic Pro covers textile, leather, cloth, plastic, suede, rubber and more! An interior coating with Capitol Shine's Ceramic Pro helps liquid to bead up and stay on the top surface, making cleaning simple and preventing stains. Capitol Shine's Ceramic Pro Interior is:
- Durable
- Super Hydrophobic (liquids bead up!)
- UV Resistant (helps against fading)
- Stain and Spill Repellent
- Wear Resistant
To book your estimate for Capitol Shine's Ceramic Pro Interior Solution, head over to our scheduling page to make an appointment! Please schedule at least 24 hours in advance to ensure time and date.