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How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smell in a Car

Woman covering nose from bad smell in car, cigarette smoke
 

Buying a used vehiclemeans getting a high-quality vehicle for a great price to fit your budget and your lifestyle. Sometimes, used vehicles come with some minor issues left behind by their previous owners. This is particularly true if the previous owners smoked cigarettes in the car. Cigarette smoke permeates soft surfaces and stays within the fibers of upholstery for a long time.

 

 

As such, you need to know: Can you get the smoke smell out of a car? Do you know how to get a smoke smell out of a car permanently? It sounds impossible, but you can accomplish this! Learn how with the help of the service team at Chevrolet Of Turnersville.

How to Get Cigarette Smoke Smell Out of a Car: Upholstery

Removing the scent of cigarette smoke from carpet and upholstery requires different care compared to leather. To remove the smell of smoke, you are going to need baking soda and a vacuum.

Follow these steps:

  1. Vacuum the upholstery and carpet. Vacuum everything, getting under the seats and in crevices. Get a crevice tool because cigarette ash can be sitting in any hard-to-reach areas.
  2. Sprinkle baking soda over the carpet and upholstery. Let the baking soda sit for a while. It’s a great odor neutralizer that can absorb scents. Prepare to spend an afternoon outside of your vehicle to let the baking soda absorb as much of the cigarette smoke smell as possible. Keep the windows rolled up.
  3. Take the vacuum and clean up the baking soda. After the baking soda has absorbed odors for at least four hours, vacuum it up. If you notice that the smoke smell is still lingering, sprinkle small amounts of baking soda to further get rid of the smell. You can also leave an open box of baking soda in the vehicle overnight to continue absorbing the scent.

How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smell in a Car: Leather and Trim

The smell of smoke can also permeate into leather and leave a residue on other surfaces like the trim.

  1. Find a special cleaner. Use a special cleaner specifically formulated to treat the surface you intend on cleaning. For instance, if you want to clean the car’s dashboard, you’ll need a specific cleanser for molded plastic. If you’re cleaning leather seats, you need a specialized cleanser for leather.
  2. Clean the surface several times. Cigarette smoke can permeate deep into surfaces. You’ll want to clean the surfaces multiple times. These continuous cleanings will help remove the scent and residue fully.

What About Other Areas in Your Car?

After you have cleaned your upholstery, carpet, and trim, clean other surfaces in your vehicle as you learn how to get rid of the cigarette smell in the car. Make sure you wipe down your windows and the front and back windshields. Replace the cabin air filter in your car, as the smell of smoke can also get into the air vents. Remember, the smoke residue will linger on these surfaces and could create a foul smell after years of someone smoking in the car from their Williamstown drives.

Find Your Perfect Vehicle at Chevrolet Of Turnersville

Ready to find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle for your Sewell or Sicklerville area? Contact us or call (856) 432-2422 to schedule a test drive with our team in Turnersville! Does your car need service? Talk to our service team or schedule service at your convenience. We want you to get the most out of your vehicle ownership!

 

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