When I purchased my hatch a long while ago, the previous owner smoked in it. Is there something I can get that will be strong enough to take that smell out?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pikachu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When I purchased my hatch a long while ago, the previous owner smoked in it. Is there something I can get that will be strong enough to take that smell out?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Leave your windows open as much as possible, and possibly some Febreeze all over the interior?

I've heard something about a can of coffee grinds and an apple, I'm not sure how that works.

I never understand why anyone would smoke with their windows up. I put them down about 2 inches, and leave them that way for a couple minutes after I'm done...been doing it for 3 years in my car and you can never smell smoke in there.

 

Might want to tray hittin' it up with some Febreze.


Modified by emoBB1 at 3:18 AM 3/7/2004

 

shampoo your seats and carpet

 

 

yep, get that one, but not the Allergen Reducer, just get the EXTRA STRENGTH

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kid1320 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> </TD></TR></TABLE> Those things really works!

 

This is my normal routine if I pick up a used smoker car:

1) Pull out all the seats.
2) Vacuum every inch of carpetting and upholstery.
3) Spray carpet and upholstery cleaner in sections.
4) Scrub with bristle cap until foam disappears.
5) Vacuum again.
6) Simple green all exposed metal.
7) Armor-All Low Shine Clean every inch of vinyl and panelling.
8) Do the same for the headliner if vinyl.
9) Buy a nice air freshener.
10) Finish off with some Febreze.

Usually takes me about a day or two, taking my time of course.
It might be overkill, but it does take the smell away.
I have pictures if needed, but I think you get the idea!

 

^ exactly what i would do. or i should say exactly what i do.

 

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1) Pull out all the seats.
2) Vacuum every inch of carpetting and upholstery.
3) Spray carpet and upholstery cleaner in sections.
4) Scrub with bristle cap until foam disappears.
5) Vacuum again.
6) Simple green all exposed metal.
7) Armor-All Low Shine Clean every inch of vinyl and panelling.
8) Do the same for the headliner if vinyl.
9) Buy a nice air freshener.
10) Finish off with some Febreze.

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O.C.D's guide to cleaning haha

 

^ if that doesnt work.... then sell the car..lol,jk

 

fabreeze, leave the windows open, and try using some lysol disinfectant oder remover

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pheen0m &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is my normal routine if I pick up a used smoker car:

1) Pull out all the seats.
2) Vacuum every inch of carpetting and upholstery.
3) Spray carpet and upholstery cleaner in sections.
4) Scrub with bristle cap until foam disappears.
5) Vacuum again.
6) Simple green all exposed metal.
7) Armor-All Low Shine Clean every inch of vinyl and panelling.
8) Do the same for the headliner if vinyl.
9) Buy a nice air freshener.
10) Finish off with some Febreze.

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Or you can purchase those carpet deodorizer powder stuff....where you vacuum and then sprinkle that stuff on it let it sit and then vacuum it up. I bought some mango/kiwi smell carpet deodorizer and *emeril* BAM *emeril* no more sm3lly's

 

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O.C.D's guide to cleaning haha </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL... You damn right.

 

Febreze is your friend!

 

Get an air ionizer. They work wonders. Here are some examples:

 

ionic breeze is the ****.... The info commercials will get ya

 

febreeze it then squash air freshener

 

if you don't know what to do, bring it to a professional detailer.. have them shampoo the entire upholstry and seats, when you get it back finish off with febreeze.

 

I've been looking for this squash air freshener, i heard many good things about it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pikachu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've been looking for this squash air freshener, i heard many good things about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
JDM squash its very strong and it smells very good
i'd probably give the interior a wash too..good luck!

PS: Love the avatar Albert

 

i was gonna say almost the same thing .. you can rent a Ozone machine that would be a 100% fix.. completely gone of smoke or any smell for that matter

they look kinda like this and are cheep to rent



<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ebelp &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get an air ionizer. They work wonders. Here are some examples:



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