I was thinking about having the carpets, headliner and seats all professionally cleaned in hopes of getting rid of the smell from the previous owner. My question is can they shampoo a headliner like the carpets or will it ruin the headliner? Also is there a way to professionally clean leather seats such as steam cleaning or something? I think with getting those three items cleaned it should drastically cut down on the smell.
Jonb
I tried EVERYTHING to remove the smoke smell from a 2011 Scion, but nothing removed the smell for more than a few days.....until.
I purchased Autoshocker C102 made by Biocide and Einszett 961105 Klima cleaner for the a/c vents. I purchased both from Amazon.com and the smell is entirely gone and has been for 6 months now.
I purchased Autoshocker C102 made by Biocide and Einszett 961105 Klima cleaner for the a/c vents. I purchased both from Amazon.com and the smell is entirely gone and has been for 6 months now.
I would have a complete detail from top to bottom at a professional place. At least you'll have a really clean RL after if it doesn't work.
Deep cleaning everything inside. To include; carpets, seats, headliner, dash, windows, and A/C vents and coils. The headliner can handle some moisture, but I would stay away from completely soaking it. Use no bleach, but a cap full of amonina (sp). Fabreeze is a good air freshiner. Lastly find a deionizer air cleaner. They work wonders, it may take two or three treatements.
Many years ago, I inherited a '95 Lumina from my grandmother who smoked like a train inside that car. Each night, I would coat the entire interior with Febreeze. After a few weeks, the ashtray smell was all but gone. Most people would never have known it was a smoker's car if it weren't for the cigarette burns in the seats and carpeting. Such a shame considering the car had less than 20K miles on it. I've heard of some people renting ozone generators ("high powered" versions made specifically for this purpose) and placing them inside for several hours. You would NOT want to breath such a high concentration of ozone. Results seems to vary. Not sure how good that much ozone would be for plastic and rubber, though.
Getting your vehicle Ozone generator is about $100 to get done, but that is the only thing that seems to work!
At least that's what it costs here in Ottawa, Canada!
At least that's what it costs here in Ottawa, Canada!
'Watch ozone around rubber. I'm in the medical field and if using ozone generators then use components NOT made of rubber.
There are odor/moisture absorbers that are more effective than baking soda for larger areas. Problem is, you will be replacing them periodically as they lose their effectiveness, so you have added another maintenance procedure for the RL you will likely be locked into.
Over time, they may rid the vehicle of most of the smell, but depending on how bad it was to start with, it is difficult to say if traces will still be detectable. Maybe small enough that can be overpowered with regular use of a dryer sheet on your cabin filter, etc.
Over time, they may rid the vehicle of most of the smell, but depending on how bad it was to start with, it is difficult to say if traces will still be detectable. Maybe small enough that can be overpowered with regular use of a dryer sheet on your cabin filter, etc.
I've fond that a teaspoon of fresh ground coffee sprinkled over the Cabin Air Filter element in my RL keeps it smelling smokeless (even tho I am a smoker). For overpowering smoke smell elimination ( which I did on a friends car), I spread freash coffee grinds over all the upholstry and mats, and crevices. Vacummed them out after a week or so and the car smelt great !!
Good Luck !
Greg
Good Luck !
Greg
I got rid of the cigarette smoke smell in my wife's BMW by smoking cigars in it with my buddies. Worked like a charm.
Replace the cabin filter.
Peel and slice several apples. Leave the apples under all the seats OVERNIGHT.
Remove the apples the next day (24 hours).
You should put the apples on a paper towel.
I've never smoked in the Ridgeline. However, I have smoked in many other cars over the years, and this apple trick works.
p.s. I smoke electronic cigs now.
Peel and slice several apples. Leave the apples under all the seats OVERNIGHT.
Remove the apples the next day (24 hours).
You should put the apples on a paper towel.
I've never smoked in the Ridgeline. However, I have smoked in many other cars over the years, and this apple trick works.
p.s. I smoke electronic cigs now.
I wondered what that concert smoke was. Sometimes it seems to aggravate my throat. I've never understood the point. Maybe I'm just an old fart or somethin'. 
I'm an old fart too.
The "jury is still out" on propolene glycol (as far as being inhaled).
But, as a smoker (off and on...more on, for fifty years), I have to tell you folks that, at least I'm not inhaling the 4,000 other chemicals that come with the tobacco.
p.s. my wife (a non smoker) tells me she smells nothing from the ecigs.
The "jury is still out" on propolene glycol (as far as being inhaled).
But, as a smoker (off and on...more on, for fifty years), I have to tell you folks that, at least I'm not inhaling the 4,000 other chemicals that come with the tobacco.
p.s. my wife (a non smoker) tells me she smells nothing from the ecigs.
There are plenty of car odor removal products available on the market today, including sprays, deodorants, aerosols, and more that are intended to help you get rid of unpleasant scents and keep the air inside your car always fresh. However, you should be aware of the fact that many of them contain phthalates, benzene and some other toxic chemicals and carcinogens that are easily inhaled and may cause allergies and even cancer.
distilled vinegar, pour in container or bowl, leave in vehicle overnight. It will absorb orders. Be careful not to spill it, it will bleach fabric.
Just discovered a better solution than the ground coffee in the Air Filter !
Three days ago, (Tuesday), my dog and I went into the woods. He came back grinning from ear to ear, covered in blood.
It's now Friday, and the smell of deer afterbirth still hangs heavy in the truck - not a hint of cigarette smell !
Be careful what you roll in !
Greg
Three days ago, (Tuesday), my dog and I went into the woods. He came back grinning from ear to ear, covered in blood.
It's now Friday, and the smell of deer afterbirth still hangs heavy in the truck - not a hint of cigarette smell !
Be careful what you roll in !
Greg
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