How to remove odor from car interior
"When you own a car, you realize after a while that even if you try your best to keep it clean, dirty and bad smells are unavoidable"
When you own a car, you realize after a while that even if you try your best to keep it clean, dirty and bad smells are unavoidable. Here’s a look at common causes of car odors and how you can remove them:
Re-circulation Air
Every car allows you to re-circulate the air via the press of a button.
This helps fresh air to come inside the car interior and is advisable when you are eating on the move.
Likewise, if someone is having a smoke, roll down the windows a bit along with switching the air-con to the re-circulate mode.
Clean It Out
Avoid eating inside the car. If you do, roll down the windows slightly.
Every night when you park your car, make sure you throw out every possible trash into the dustbin.
This includes empty packets of strong-smelling chips, cigarettes, and even coffee cups.
You will be surprised to know how these little things can fill the car interiors with odor by the next morning.
A handy tip is to keep those black garbage bags in the boot and use them each night to pack all the trash and leftover items easily.
Air freshener
Invest in a good car perfume. You can never go wrong with these.
However, in summers, some of these do tend to leak a bit, so be wary of them.
A cheaper option is to use your favorite deodorant and spray it inside the car interiors but not directly onto a cabin part like a seat or dashboard.
Let it be in the air, close all the windows, and let the fragrance settle down. Likewise, you can even keep perfumed wet tissues under the seat.
Poke a couple of holes into the box as this will help the essence leak out slowly into the car interior.
Baking Soda
When you are concerned about spilled liquid waste items, baking soda or kitty litter can be used as an inexpensive absorbent.
All you need to do is sprinkle it on, rub it in and leave it for a few hours. It will then absorb any liquid and foul smells.
After a few hours, use a vacuum machine to clean out the car properly.
White Vinegar
White vinegar is the easiest solution for cleaning large surfaces.
You need to mix one part white vinegar with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray the solution onto the seats (repeat the process till the odor is gone).
It is a natural, antibacterial, and anti-fungal mix which makes it extra effective to fight against food or mold odors.
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